Income Assistance

New Jersey Unemployment Insurance

Weekly cash benefits for New Jerseyans who lost their job through no fault of their own. Administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Most claimants receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.

Potential Benefit

Up to $854/week (~$44,400/year max)

Who Qualifies

Workers laid off through no fault of their own with sufficient base-period earnings

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