LWD News Releases
Dec-22-11 Annual Maximum Weekly Benefits and Taxable Wage Base Announced
Dec-21-11 Labor Commissioner Volunteers to Serve Holiday Meal to Goodwill Works Guests During Governor Christie’s Season of Service
Dec-20-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Congratulates First Graduating Class of Goodwill Works Program
Dec-19-11 Commissioner Wirths Continues Governor Christie’s “Season of Service” Initiative
Dec-15-11 Lt Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $2.6 Million Training Grant to Help Atlantic City Job Seekers
Dec-15-11 Private Sector Employers Add More Than 10,000 Jobs in November
Dec-08-11 Labor Commissioner Met with “Talent Network” Sponsors
Nov-30-11 Acting Governor Guadagno Announces New Online Tool to Link Job-Seekers to Employment Opportunities
Nov-29-11 Commissioner Wirths and Essex County Release National Emergency Grant Funds
Nov-21-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable to Join Governor Christie’s Cabinet
Nov-17-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.1% Private Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in October
Nov-15-11 Deputy Commissioner Presented Talent Networks and Internship Center to Mercer County Chamber
Nov-04-11 Veteran Job Fair Visited by Labor Commissioner
Nov-01-11 Labor Commissioner Touts Christie Administration Accomplishments at Fall Seminar of Government Accounts
Oct-28-11 Labor Deputy Helps to Launch the New Jersey Social Innovation Institute
Oct-26-11 Christie Administration’s Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Program Saves More Than $56 Million in Tax Dollars in Five Months
Oct-21-11 Funding to Retrain Ex-Pharma Workers Available Through Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Oct-20-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.2 Percent
Oct-17-11 Governor Chris Christie Delivers $190 Million Tax Cut for New Jersey Families
Oct-14-11 Commissioner Wirths Touts Christie Administration Plan for Transportation and Jobs
Oct-07-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Discussion About Employment Issues During NJ Black Issues Convention Leadership Conference
Oct-07-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Highlights Job Training Grant During Visit to Freehold Manufacturer
Sep-23-11 Governor Christie Invigorates New Jersey’s Commitment to Help Returning Military Veterans Secure Jobs
Sep-22-11 New Jersey Granted Nearly $7.8 Million for Hurricane Irene Recovery
Sep-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Touted a Business-Friendly New Jersey While Meeting New Jersey Business and Industry Association Members
Sep-15-11 Unemployment Rate Edges Lower to 9.4 Percent; August Employment Level Decline Largely Due to Verizon Strike
Sep-14-11 Deputy Commissioner Highlights Department of Labor Initiatives
Sep-07-11 Labor Commissioner Touted LWD Services at United Jewish Communities of Metrowest in New Jersey
Sep-02-11 Christie Administration Helps Employers and Their Workers Navigate Hurricane Irene
Aug-26-11 LWD Hosts Jilin Delegation From China
Aug-25-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Non Profit Community Organization in Essex County
Aug-22-11 Commissioner Wirths Presented Prestigious Federal SHARP Award to Parker At Stonegate
Aug-19-11 New Jersey Touts “Green Jobs Training” in Camden
Aug-18-11 Private Sector Payrolls Expand for the Sixth Consecutive Month in July
Aug-15-11 Christie Administration Unveils Streamlined E-Filing System to Give New Jersey Businesses Tax Credits More Quickly. Work Opportunity Tax Credits Helps Employers Hire Workers with Barriers
Aug-04-11 Commissioner Attends “Women Build” Graduation
Jul-29-11 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Helps Huawei Technologies Open Regional Headquarters in Bridgewater
Jul-21-11 Private Sector Job Growth Continued in June Adding 6,400 Jobs
Jul-20-11 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Labor Commissioner Wirths Launch Statewide “Talent Networks” Initiative at Geodis Wilson Inc. In Edison
Jul-12-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Announced Apprenticeship Grants at Building and Construction Trades Convention
Jul-11-11 Workforce Partners Support Program to Help Apprentices Earn College Degree
Jul- 09-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Town Hall Discussion to Improve Economic Development in the African American Community
Jul-06-11 Federal Loan Interest Assessment
Jul-05-11 Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Responsibly Reduce Tax Burden on New Jersey Workers
Jun-29-11 Commissioner Wirths Addressed Business Roundtable at William Paterson University
Jun-23-11 Department of Labor Aids More Single Parents
Jun-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Honored with College Spirit Award
Jun-20-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths toured Fort Monmouth
Jun-17-11 Career Expo Draws 500 Professionals Looking for Work in the Biotechnology & Pharma Industries
Jun-16-11 Employment Levels Essentially Unchanged in May
Jun-14-11 New Jersey State Employees Give Charities Nearly $1.5 Million
Jun-13-11 Labor Commissioner meets with local Building and Construction Trades Council
Jun-10-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Awards Job Training Grant to Jersey City Manufacturer
Jun-08-11 “Career Expo” to Feature Bio-technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries
Jun-06-11 Department of Labor and Goodwill Industries Help Single Homemakers Get Back to Work
Jun-03-11 Thousands of Workers Attend Essex County Job Fair
Jun-02-11 People Collecting Unemployment Insurance May Use the Internet to Process Address and Telephone Number Changes
May-31-11 Deputy Commissioner Congratulates Career Center for 1,000 Job Placements
May-27-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Morris County Manufacturer to Highlight Governor Christie’s Commitment to New Jersey Businesses
May-25-11 “Talent Networks” to link Job-seekers and Jobs
May-23-11 Labor Commissioner Presents Letter from Governor Christie to NJ Company for Reaching Milestone
May-19-11 Job Growth in New Jersey Expands for Third Successive Month
May-18-11 Labor Commissioner Applauds Employer Occupational Safety & Health Achievements At Awards Dinner
May-17-11 Celebrating the Centennial of the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation
May-13-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Harold J. Wirths participated in the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce business strategy summit
May-11-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Presents Leadership Award to Director of Internal Audit
May-11-11 New Jersey’s UI Debit Card rated best in US
May- 05- 11 Labor Commissioner joined members of the NJ Self Insurers’ Association
May-03-11 New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission Announces New Executive Director
May-02-11New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Hosts Free Workers’ Compensation Program Seminars
Apr-28-11 Labor Commissioner Participates in Workers Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony
Apr- 27-11 NJ Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-27-11 Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard Constable Helps Announce New On-The-Job Training Initiative
Apr-26-11 Commissioner Wirths Joins Workers Memorial Day Events
Apr-18-11 Labor Department Expands Debit Card Program to Include Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance Benefits
Apr-15-11 Assistant Commissioner Aaron Fichtner Speaks to Business Leaders at NJ Chamber of Commerce Event
Apr-14-11Jobs Grow by Another 4,600 in March; Unemployment Rate at 9.3 Percent
Apr-12-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Launches a Virtual One-Stop Website, Jobs4Jersey, to Connect Job-seekers and Employers
Apr-07-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Assembly Budget Committee
Apr-06-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Gives Remarks at Kessler Foundation Symposium
Mar-24-11 Employers Add 7,500 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Edges Slightly to 9.2 Percent Due to Workers Re-Entering Job Market
Mar-22-11 Trenton City youth welcome Labor Commissioner to program facility
Mar-21-11 New Jersey makes filing for unemployment insurance benefits easier with expanded Web service
Mar-15-11 Timely, Labor Market Intelligence in Focused Segments - “N.J. Labor Market Views” - now Available Online
Mar-14-11 Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Deputy Commissioner Richard E. Constable III join African American Chamber of NJ for Town Hall Discussion
Mar-10-11 Final Data Shows Private Sector Employment Grew in 2010 While Public Sector Employment Declined Employment Falls in January; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.1 Percent
Mar-04 -11 Labor Commissioner addresses Southern New Jersey Chamber at Meet the Policy Makers Event
Mar-01-11 Labor Commissioner honors leaders in business and labor
Feb- 25- 11 N J Unemployment Insurance Task Force Submits First Report to Governor Chris Christie Recommendations focus on Structural Reforms to Promote Long-Term Stability and Solvency
Feb-11-11 NJ LWD Releases Minimum Wage Advisory Commission Report
Commission Recommends Minimum Wage Remain at Current Level
Dec-21-11 Labor Commissioner Volunteers to Serve Holiday Meal to Goodwill Works Guests During Governor Christie’s Season of Service
Dec-20-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Congratulates First Graduating Class of Goodwill Works Program
Dec-19-11 Commissioner Wirths Continues Governor Christie’s “Season of Service” Initiative
Dec-15-11 Lt Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $2.6 Million Training Grant to Help Atlantic City Job Seekers
Dec-15-11 Private Sector Employers Add More Than 10,000 Jobs in November
Dec-08-11 Labor Commissioner Met with “Talent Network” Sponsors
Nov-30-11 Acting Governor Guadagno Announces New Online Tool to Link Job-Seekers to Employment Opportunities
Nov-29-11 Commissioner Wirths and Essex County Release National Emergency Grant Funds
Nov-21-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable to Join Governor Christie’s Cabinet
Nov-17-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.1% Private Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in October
Nov-15-11 Deputy Commissioner Presented Talent Networks and Internship Center to Mercer County Chamber
Nov-04-11 Veteran Job Fair Visited by Labor Commissioner
Nov-01-11 Labor Commissioner Touts Christie Administration Accomplishments at Fall Seminar of Government Accounts
Oct-28-11 Labor Deputy Helps to Launch the New Jersey Social Innovation Institute
Oct-26-11 Christie Administration’s Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Program Saves More Than $56 Million in Tax Dollars in Five Months
Oct-21-11 Funding to Retrain Ex-Pharma Workers Available Through Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Oct-20-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.2 Percent
Oct-17-11 Governor Chris Christie Delivers $190 Million Tax Cut for New Jersey Families
Oct-14-11 Commissioner Wirths Touts Christie Administration Plan for Transportation and Jobs
Oct-07-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Discussion About Employment Issues During NJ Black Issues Convention Leadership Conference
Oct-07-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Highlights Job Training Grant During Visit to Freehold Manufacturer
Sep-23-11 Governor Christie Invigorates New Jersey’s Commitment to Help Returning Military Veterans Secure Jobs
Sep-22-11 New Jersey Granted Nearly $7.8 Million for Hurricane Irene Recovery
Sep-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Touted a Business-Friendly New Jersey While Meeting New Jersey Business and Industry Association Members
Sep-15-11 Unemployment Rate Edges Lower to 9.4 Percent; August Employment Level Decline Largely Due to Verizon Strike
Sep-14-11 Deputy Commissioner Highlights Department of Labor Initiatives
Sep-07-11 Labor Commissioner Touted LWD Services at United Jewish Communities of Metrowest in New Jersey
Sep-02-11 Christie Administration Helps Employers and Their Workers Navigate Hurricane Irene
Aug-26-11 LWD Hosts Jilin Delegation From China
Aug-25-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Non Profit Community Organization in Essex County
Aug-22-11 Commissioner Wirths Presented Prestigious Federal SHARP Award to Parker At Stonegate
Aug-19-11 New Jersey Touts “Green Jobs Training” in Camden
Aug-18-11 Private Sector Payrolls Expand for the Sixth Consecutive Month in July
Aug-15-11 Christie Administration Unveils Streamlined E-Filing System to Give New Jersey Businesses Tax Credits More Quickly. Work Opportunity Tax Credits Helps Employers Hire Workers with Barriers
Aug-04-11 Commissioner Attends “Women Build” Graduation
Jul-29-11 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Helps Huawei Technologies Open Regional Headquarters in Bridgewater
Jul-21-11 Private Sector Job Growth Continued in June Adding 6,400 Jobs
Jul-20-11 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Labor Commissioner Wirths Launch Statewide “Talent Networks” Initiative at Geodis Wilson Inc. In Edison
Jul-12-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Announced Apprenticeship Grants at Building and Construction Trades Convention
Jul-11-11 Workforce Partners Support Program to Help Apprentices Earn College Degree
Jul- 09-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Town Hall Discussion to Improve Economic Development in the African American Community
Jul-06-11 Federal Loan Interest Assessment
Jul-05-11 Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Responsibly Reduce Tax Burden on New Jersey Workers
Jun-29-11 Commissioner Wirths Addressed Business Roundtable at William Paterson University
Jun-23-11 Department of Labor Aids More Single Parents
Jun-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Honored with College Spirit Award
Jun-20-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths toured Fort Monmouth
Jun-17-11 Career Expo Draws 500 Professionals Looking for Work in the Biotechnology & Pharma Industries
Jun-16-11 Employment Levels Essentially Unchanged in May
Jun-14-11 New Jersey State Employees Give Charities Nearly $1.5 Million
Jun-13-11 Labor Commissioner meets with local Building and Construction Trades Council
Jun-10-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Awards Job Training Grant to Jersey City Manufacturer
Jun-08-11 “Career Expo” to Feature Bio-technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries
Jun-06-11 Department of Labor and Goodwill Industries Help Single Homemakers Get Back to Work
Jun-03-11 Thousands of Workers Attend Essex County Job Fair
Jun-02-11 People Collecting Unemployment Insurance May Use the Internet to Process Address and Telephone Number Changes
May-31-11 Deputy Commissioner Congratulates Career Center for 1,000 Job Placements
May-27-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Morris County Manufacturer to Highlight Governor Christie’s Commitment to New Jersey Businesses
May-25-11 “Talent Networks” to link Job-seekers and Jobs
May-23-11 Labor Commissioner Presents Letter from Governor Christie to NJ Company for Reaching Milestone
May-19-11 Job Growth in New Jersey Expands for Third Successive Month
May-18-11 Labor Commissioner Applauds Employer Occupational Safety & Health Achievements At Awards Dinner
May-17-11 Celebrating the Centennial of the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation
May-13-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Harold J. Wirths participated in the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce business strategy summit
May-11-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Presents Leadership Award to Director of Internal Audit
May-11-11 New Jersey’s UI Debit Card rated best in US
May- 05- 11 Labor Commissioner joined members of the NJ Self Insurers’ Association
May-03-11 New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission Announces New Executive Director
May-02-11New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Hosts Free Workers’ Compensation Program Seminars
Apr-28-11 Labor Commissioner Participates in Workers Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony
Apr- 27-11 NJ Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-27-11 Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard Constable Helps Announce New On-The-Job Training Initiative
Apr-26-11 Commissioner Wirths Joins Workers Memorial Day Events
Apr-18-11 Labor Department Expands Debit Card Program to Include Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance Benefits
Apr-15-11 Assistant Commissioner Aaron Fichtner Speaks to Business Leaders at NJ Chamber of Commerce Event
Apr-14-11Jobs Grow by Another 4,600 in March; Unemployment Rate at 9.3 Percent
Apr-12-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Launches a Virtual One-Stop Website, Jobs4Jersey, to Connect Job-seekers and Employers
Apr-07-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Assembly Budget Committee
Apr-06-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Gives Remarks at Kessler Foundation Symposium
Mar-24-11 Employers Add 7,500 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Edges Slightly to 9.2 Percent Due to Workers Re-Entering Job Market
Mar-22-11 Trenton City youth welcome Labor Commissioner to program facility
Mar-21-11 New Jersey makes filing for unemployment insurance benefits easier with expanded Web service
Mar-15-11 Timely, Labor Market Intelligence in Focused Segments - “N.J. Labor Market Views” - now Available Online
Mar-14-11 Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Deputy Commissioner Richard E. Constable III join African American Chamber of NJ for Town Hall Discussion
Mar-10-11 Final Data Shows Private Sector Employment Grew in 2010 While Public Sector Employment Declined Employment Falls in January; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.1 Percent
Mar-04 -11 Labor Commissioner addresses Southern New Jersey Chamber at Meet the Policy Makers Event
Mar-01-11 Labor Commissioner honors leaders in business and labor
Feb- 25- 11 N J Unemployment Insurance Task Force Submits First Report to Governor Chris Christie Recommendations focus on Structural Reforms to Promote Long-Term Stability and Solvency
Feb-11-11 NJ LWD Releases Minimum Wage Advisory Commission Report
Commission Recommends Minimum Wage Remain at Current Level
Feb-01-11 New Jersey State Attorney General Paula T. Dow gives the keynote address during the opening celebration of Black History Month at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Jan-20-11 Labor Commissioner tours PSEG Nuclear Plant in Salem County
Jan-20-11 Christie Administration Awards $3.4 Million in Training Grants 79 grants will help 93 businesses upgrade workplace skills of 8,600 employees
Jan-19-11 Employment Falls in December; Unemployment Rate Edges Downward to 9.1 Percent
