Robert Asaro-Angelo

Signs of stabilization: Initial claims fell to a nine-week low and continued claims declined – substantially, in fact – for the first time during the pandemic.

Nearly $800 million in benefits were paid out in New Jersey last week. New filings include 51,000 from gig workers and 70,000 for traditional benefits.

One in 12 workers in New Jersey filed for unemployment in a two-week span. State urges patience as the system to file for benefits can't keep up.

Jump of 155,815 fueled by COVID-19 was a 16-fold increase from the week before and more than three times greater than any week on record.

Governor says state and federal programs to help virus-shocked businesses are coming but workers dropped from payroll may miss out on expanded sick-leave pay.

No matter when benefit claims are filed, they will be backdated to ensure maximum benefits, says state labor commissioner.

Jersey’s Paid Sick Leave Act can be used to check how you child is doing at school.