The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an exorbitant growth in unemployment claims and applications. To streamline the process, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development has provided unemployment programs.

To serve all residents of New Jersey at the level they deserve during this historic influx of unemployment inquiries, the Department of Labor is asking for continued cooperation and understanding. Please continue to use the self-service tools, information available and the link to their website: nj.gov/labor.

If you are looking to file a Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claim, please download the link below for all the information you need.

For the scenarios and benefits that may be available to you, please download the link below.

For all FAQ, please download the link below.