Unemployment Insurance


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Online Services
Links to the Unemployment Insurance Online Self-Service applications:


  File an Unemployment Claim
  File a Continued Claim
  Claim Inquiry
  Direct Deposit
  Address Change
  1099-G Inquiry 
Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) Benefits to Continue
On February 22, 2012, President Obama signed The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (H.R. 3630).  This federal legislation extends Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) benefits through December 2012.  Additionally, it incorporates other significant changes and additional requirements to the program. 

The legislation does not include any additional weeks of benefits.  But, it does extend the current filing deadlines.  The new law extends federal benefits through January 2, 2013.  All federal extension benefits will cease, no matter where individuals are in the process, with the week ending December 29, 2012.  More

We encourage you to visit our website at www.jobs4jersey.com to aid you in seeking employment.  This website will guide you to some of New Jersey's best online tools for finding work, including OnRamp, a job-search engine that will help you create or upload a resume to profile your talents before New Jersey employers. The website also will connect you to many state and federal programs established to assist workers and job-seekers.

You may also be able to obtain assistance through the New Jersey Department of Human Services by accessing the department's website at: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/index.shtml or by reaching out to NJ 2-1-1.

By dialing 211 or by going to the website, www.nj211.org, you will find free, personal assistance in navigating through the vast network of health and human services, government assistance programs and local community resources in New Jersey.
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 and how factors such as pension or 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
Volunteering
We encourage you to volunteer your time to help your fellow Americans and your community during these uncertain times. Not only can you make a difference in the lives of countless families, you can also use the experience to add to your accomplishments on your resume and make new contacts. Volunteering does not jeopardize your eligibility to collect Unemployment Insurance benefits. For more information about volunteering in New Jersey, please visit www.volunteernewjersey.org. 

El  Departamento de Labor y Desarrollo de Fuerza Laboral de New Jersey le quiere animar a que se comprometa como voluntario; de su tiempo, ayudando a sus conciudadanos durante estos tiempos dificultosos.  No solamente puede hacer una gran diferencia en las vidas de innumerable familias, pero también puede reclamar tal experiencia  en su resume.  Ser voluntario no tiene ningún impacto negativo en  su elegibilidad para colectar sus beneficios bajo el seguro por desempleo.