New Jersey Unemployment Insurance in New Jersey

Provides temporary income support to NJ workers who lost their job through no fault of their own. Weekly benefit amount based on prior earnings, up to the state maximum, for up to 26 weeks.

Administering agency: NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance benefits are paid to workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own, are able to work and are looking for full-time work.

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