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 
Extended Unemployment Insurance 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
Information for the UI Debit Card Program

PLEASE NOTE – If you are receiving UI benefits via the Bank of America Prepaid Debit Card, you will not be charged a $5 monthly fee.  The NJ Unemployment Prepaid Debit Card fees found on your Card Holder Agreement are not changing.

Click here for a list of the fees.

For more information click here.
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.