JUNE 2022 UPDATE: “My benefits are ending. Are other resources available?” See links to assistance with food, housing, child care, health, and more:
https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/help/resources-support/
May 2022 UPDATE: Applying for Unemployment in NJ: Unemployment Insurance (UI) provides temporary financial support to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. If you find yourself in this situation, you will want to visit the new, simplified unemployment application, available online from the Department of Labor: https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/howtoapply/applyonline.shtml
Federal laws that expanded Unemployment Insurance benefits to more workers expired September 4, 2021. Learn about extended benefits at https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/apply/extensions/. If you have exhausted your unemployment benefits or are not eligible, or you need additional support, additional resources may be available to you related to work, family, food, child care, health, rent/housing, utilities,and more.
https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/help/resources-support/
==> ADDITIONAL COVID-19 JOB RESOURCES: http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/useful/jobs.htm
==> JUNE 2020: Millions of workers have filed for unemployment insurance benefits as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. If you’ve lost your job or a portion of your income, you can apply for benefits through your state unemployment program, and if you qualify, you have options for how you can receive this money…
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/receive-your-unemployment-benefits-options/
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