Category Archives: Unemployment Benefits

No Federal Cuts to Unemployment Benefits in New Jersey Coming Before September
On April 30th, 2025, the New Jersey Monitor reported that New Jersey Labor Commissioner Rob Asaro-Angelo announced that there will be no cuts in the amount of federal support for unemployment benefits coming to New Jersey before September of 2025. However, Commissioner Asaro-Angelo cautioned that it is possible changes could come after that time… Read More »

Unemployment Rate Picking Up in New Jersey (4.8 Percent in January 2024)
For the first time in nearly two years, unemployment is starting to rise in New Jersey. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) reports that the statewide unemployment rate for January 2024 is 4.8 percent. With more workers being let go, it is a good time for reminders of how to file for… Read More »

Understanding New Jersey’s New Unemployment Regulations
The New Jersey Department of Labor Workplace and Development (NJDOL) confirmed that our state’s new unemployment regulations officially took effect on July 31st, 2023. At Poulos LoPiccolo PC, we handle the full range of unemployment claims. We help workers with initial claims and unemployment appeals. In this article, our New Jersey unemployment benefits attorney… Read More »