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NJ Department of Labor's online unemployment insurance claim status tool. Check the status of a New Jersey UI claim and download your 1099-G with a login.

Oct 1, 2025 · Navigating unemployment can be overwhelming, but understanding your resources will give some financial stability during your job search. We’ll cover everything you need to know about …

To receive unemployment benefits, unemployed individuals must file a claim. Filing an unemployment claim with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is free.

Oct 3, 2025 · You may be eligible to apply for and receive New Jersey unemployment assistance payments. If you believe you meet the eligibility requirements, information about the process to file a …

12 hours ago · New Jersey has opened 2026 with the state's highest unemployment rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, posing an added challenge as Gov. Mikie Sherrill takes on the state's …

Jan 23, 2026 · Unemployment rose to 5.4% in New Jersey in recent months — the highest it’s been since the coronavirus pandemic and one of the highest rates in the nation.

For more information on health insurance options, and to see if you qualify for financial help to lower the cost of a plan, visit Get Covered New Jersey.

Filing an unemployment claim can be done quickly and easily on the Internet or over the phone. To file online at home or at the One Stop Career Center, click here

What Is the NJ Unemployment Calculator? The NJ Unemployment Calculator is a free online tool that helps you estimate the amount of unemployment benefits you may be eligible to receive from the …