This division enforces labor laws that address conditions of employment and wages, including overtime, payroll deductions, benefits, hours of work, breaks, holiday pay, employment certificates for minors, etc.

Department of Labor and Workforce Development 1 John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08625

an introduction and breakdown of the NJ Department of Labor by department, division, and executive staff

NJ Department of Labor's online unemployment insurance claim status tool. Check the status of a New Jersey UI claim and download your 1099-G with a login.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of New Jersey. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission is an independent body within the New Jersey state government under the auspices of the department.

If you need to register for Unemployment Benefits please go to myunemployment.nj.gov. Unemployment services are only accessed through that site. Otherwise, register for myNewJersey services here:

Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance

Information for workers and employers regarding wage and hour compliance in New Jersey.

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Feb 3, 2025 · Commissioner, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The Pathways to Recovery program was created in 2019 as part of Governor Phil Murphy’s multi-faceted, multi-agency strategy to combat the state’s opioid crisis, beginning in the state’s six hardest-hit counties and expanding to the entire state in 2024. The program ...