Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Employer Services

Department-wide employer services is now found in one location. Use our on-line resources or visit a Business Resource Center near you!

Incentives & Training Programs

The Office of Grant Operations creates partnerships between federal, state and local government to offer business incentives to employers. More

Workers' Compensation

New Jersey law requires all New Jersey employers, not covered by Federal programs, have workers’ compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance. More

Alien Labor Certification

The alien or foreign labor certification program permits U.S. employers to hire foreign workers on a temporary or permanent basis to fill jobs essential to the U.S. economy. More

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program

This is a one year federal program which offers tax incentives for employers to hire individuals from certain targeted groups. More

Employer Accounts

Determines if an employer is subject to New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation and Temporary Disability laws, assigns contribution tax rates based on employer’s employment experience. More

Free On-Site Safety and Health Consultations

Trained OSHA staff provide free On-Site Safety and Health Consultation services to employers to improve their internal occupational safety and health management systems. More

Positive Recruitment

Business Resource and One-Stop Career Centers provide employers assistance recruiting or training job applicants according to company selection and hiring criteria. More

Layoffs and Closings

The Response Team provides on-site assistance to employers and workers involved in a closing or permanent mass layoff at no cost to you during your regular shift. More

Business Resource Centers

Experienced staff are the single point of entry for businesses to access state programs. More

Hire Qualified Workers

The One-Stop Career Center will screen and refer qualified workers to fill your vacancies Post Your Job Openings for Free. More