Telephone number of each employer that you’ve worked for in the past 18 months The second requirement is more complicated and depends on when and how much you worked in New Jersey and what your earnings were.Ĥ Q: What information do I need to have when I apply for unemployment?Ī: Make sure you have the following information when you apply (either online or over the phone):Ĭomplete name and address of each employer that you’ve worked for in the past 18 months (even if the job was outside of New Jersey). If you apply before you are laid off (even if you know you will be laid-off), they will very likely reject your application and that will delay when you can start collecting your benefit.ģ Q: Am I eligible for unemployment in New Jersey?Ī: To be eligible, you must meet the following two requirements:įirst, your employment must not have ended for cause (like being fired for misconduct on your part). If you were laid off due to the impacts of the coronavirus, you meet this requirement. Please come back and fill out this survey to let us know if you have any issues filing your unemployment claim: NJ Unemployment Link and Union Survey.Ģ Q: Can I apply for unemployment if I have been temporarily laid-off?Ī: Yes, you can and it is crucial that you apply as soon as (but not before) you are laid-off. We will attempt to use the information we are getting from you to communicate with the state so that they can continue to make improvements. We want to know how many hotel and gaming workers who work in New Jersey are having trouble getting their unemployment benefits processed. Out-of-State Claims: (888) 795-6672 (you must call this number if you call from a phone with an out-of-state area code, even if you live in New Jersey) South New Jersey Reemployment Call Center (856) 507-2340 North New Jersey Reemployment Call Center (201) 601-4100Ĭentral New Jersey Reemployment Call Center (732) 761-2020 To create an account to apply for unemployment online go to: So even if you live in New York, if you work in New Jersey, you should apply in New Jersey. A: In general, you should apply for unemployment in the same state in which you work.