New Jersey Unemployment Requirements

In order to start your unemployment, NJ unemployment requirements include the following:
1. You are totally unemployed. Depending on your vocation and industry, you may qualify for unemployment if you have had your hours reduced.
2. You have worked and earned a minimum amount of wages in work covered by unemployment tax during the past 18 months.
3. You have lost your job through no fault of your own. If you were laid-off you will qualify for unemployment. In most cases, if you were fired for cause - you will not be eligible to collect unemployment. If you were fired for cause, you SHOULD apply for unemployment anyway, just in case you are eligible to get it.
4. You are able and available for work. If you are unable to work because of disability or medical condition, you may not meet the New Jersey unemployment requirements, but you should apply anyway. If you are not eligible for unemployment, you may be eligible to collect disability benefits, and the case worker at the unemployment office will be able to direct you on how to apply for disability.
5. You are registered for work at your local Workforce Development Center. You must do this when you apply for unemployment, and every week when you certify your weekly claim.
6. You are actively seeking work. You must apply to a minimum of two jobs per week.
To continue receiving weekly unemployment benefits, NJ unemployment requirements state that you must file a 'weekly claim' by doing the following:
1. Meet all of the NJ unemployment requirements listed above.
2. Apply for at least two jobs each week.
3. Contact the New Jersey unemployment office to file your 'weekly claim'. You can do this via phone or on the internet.
(609) 292-7162 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Office New Jersey Unemployment Website
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To go the main New Jersey Unemployment page, click here: New Jersey Unemployment
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Comments
be laid off 12-31-2011. Can I apply/receive Unemployment?
let go. i worked prior years on and off and also atttending school
reason for not working full time was due to school. can i collect unemployment as of now? Thank you
I worked for my company full time for 5 years. For the last 2 years I was on a leave of absence due to disability. I came back to work after being on a long term disability and after one month I am being layed off. Am I eligible for unemployement under New Jersey Law?
I was in a similar situation last year and unemployment accepted the situation and I received money from unemployment. Hope this helps!
what is the result? Did you apply?
I didn't get my tenure and after 5 years I have to leave .
Can I get the unemployment?
Olga
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