Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Important! Additional Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Tier II Benefits

Federal legislation enacted November 21, 2008, provides for a second tier of Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits, establishing additional weeks of EUC benefits in states where the unemployment rate reaches or exceeds an average of 6.0 percent for three consecutive months. More information

Extended Unemployment Benefits Are Now Available

A Federal extension was signed by President Bush on June 30, 2008 to provide extended unemployment insurance benefits. The extension will be known as Extended Unemployment Compensation 2008 (EUC). More information

File Unemployment Insurance Claim

File a NJ Unemployment Insurance Claim Online or by telephone. Special filing instructions for out of state residents and for individuals with employment outside of New Jersey. More

Calculation of Benefits

Information on how benefits are calculated, how factors such as pension and dependency can affect benefit amounts. More

Claim Weekly Benefits

Information on how to claim and receive unemployment insurance benefits for a specific calendar week. How to report earnings, eligibility requirements for payments, options for withholding Federal Income Tax (FIT) and for Direct Deposit of benefits. More

Claim Continued Benefits Online

After Filing Process

Provides information on mailings, appointments, factors which may affect eligibility, special benefit programs and appeal rights. More

Career Development

Training, Career Guidance and Skills Assessments available at NJ's One-Stop Career Centers.

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