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Unemployment Benefits | NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Eligibility

Open to most working individuals residing in NJ

Required documents

Social Security card

Hours

Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
732-761-2020
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Call or visit the website to file a claim. For in-person services, an appointment is required. Visit the website to locate centers by county.

Fees

None

Service area

NJ

Provides cash benefits during your job search. Basic eligibility requirements include you worked in NJ in the last 18 months, you’re able and available to work, and you’re actively seeking work. Your earnings and how you separated from your employer matter too. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reviews your application for eligibility.

Providing organization

NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Unemployment Benefits | NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development