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May-20-19 NJ Labor Department Recoups $500K in Unpaid Overtime for Landscape Company Employees
May-16-19 Employment Advances in April
May-15-19 Gov. Murphy announces $3M in Labor Department grants to train apprentices in non-traditional business sectors
May-15-19 Labor Commissioner Reaffirms Position on Worker Classification in Response to NLRB Advice Memorandum
May-20-19 NJ Labor Department Recoups $500K in Unpaid Overtime for Landscape Company Employees
May-16-19 Employment Advances in April
May-15-19 Gov. Murphy announces $3M in Labor Department grants to train apprentices in non-traditional business sectors
May-15-19 Labor Commissioner Reaffirms Position on Worker Classification in Response to NLRB Advice Memorandum
Apr-24-19 Public works contractor who underpaid employees agrees to pay $150K in back wages
Apr-18-19 New Jersey Employment Records Modest Gain in March
April-18-19 NJDOL announces $3.9M to fund job training in counties hit by opioid crisis
Apr-11-19 Recent Cases Demonstrate NJDOL Crackdown on Dishonest Public Works Contractors
Apr-09-19 NJ Labor Department Launches $2M Summer Youth Employment Program
Mar-21-19 Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.0 Percent in February
Mar-20-19 Labor Commissioner & Consumer Affairs Alert Garden State Accountants on Misclassification this Tax Season
Mar-11-19 Garden State Employment Increases in January
Feb-06-19 NJ Labor Department Sponsors Job Fair for Marcal Workers
Jan-17-19 Employment Lower in December
Jan-10-19 Furloughed Federal Workers May Be Eligible to Collect Unemployment Benefits
Dec-20-18 New Jersey Employment Remains Stable in November
Dec-19-18 NJ Labor Department, OSHA Form Alliance to Better Protect Workers
Nov-16-18 NJ Department of Labor Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Nov-15-18 Employment Continues to Advance in October
Oct-29-18 Earned Sick Leave Law Goes into Effect in NJ
Oct-24-18 Governor Murphy Announces $4.5M in Grants to Develop, Grow Apprenticeships in High-Demand Industries
Oct-18-18 New Jersey Employment Shows Modest Gain in September
Oct-12-18 NJ Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase
Sept-20-18 New Jersey Employment Shows Modest Increase in August
Sept-18-18 Labor Department Publishes Proposed Earned Sick Leave Rules
Sept-11-18 NJ Labor Department Honors 34 Employees Who Aided in Post-9/11 Recovery
Aug-21-18 NJ Labor Department Opens One-Stop Career Center at Warren County Community College
Aug-16-18 Employment Advances in July
Jul-19-18 New Jersey Employment Stable in June
Jun-21-18 Asaro-Angelo Sworn in as Labor Commissioner
Jun-14-18 New Jersey Employment Increases in May 4.4 Percent Unemployment Rate Marks 10-Year Low
May-17-18 Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.5 Percent in April
Apr-25-18 Department of Labor Announces $300,000 Grant to Help Women, Minority
Veterans Secure Permanent Employment in Construction Trades
Apr-19-18 New Jersey Employers Add to Payrolls in March
Mar-29-18 The ability to register for an appeal hearing online.
Mar-29-18 "The Department of Labor and Workforce Development is very excited to work with Governor Murphy"
Mar-26-18 Senate Confirms Asaro-Angelo as Commissioner of Labor
Mar-22-18 New Jersey added jobs in February fueled by growth in the private sector
Mar-12-18 Annual Employment Revisions Show More Job Growth in 2017
Mar-05-18 NJ Department of Labor Announces $300,000 Helmets to Hardhats Grant to Support Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades
Jan-18-18 Unemployment Rate Edges Lower to 5.0 Percent
Dec-21-17 Jobs Reach Historic Peak in New Jersey Private Sector Employment is Higher Than Ever Before
Dec-01-17 NJ Department of Labor Celebrates Milestone as Career Connections
Nov-16-17 New Jersey’s Growth Continues With 2,600 New Private-Sector Jobs In October
Nov-06-2017 NJ Department of Labor Partners with Credential Engine to Create a More Comprehensive Credential Registry
Nov-01-17 New Web Application Enables Workers to File Wage Claims Online for Quicker Processing
Oct-30-17 Department of Labor Names NJ Colleges and Universities to Oversee Seven Talent Development Centers
Oct-19-17 NJ Adds 31,200 Private Sector Jobs Over Past Year, 19,300 Jobs in 2017
Sep-29-17 Christie Administration Partners with Heldrich Center to Strengthen WorkFirst NJ Program
Sep-14-17 Employment in New Jersey Stable in August
Sep-29-17 Christie Administration Partners with Heldrich Center to Strengthen WorkFirst NJ Program
Sep-14-17 Employment in New Jersey Stable in August
Jul-20-17 New Jersey Employers Added 10,600 Jobs in June
Jun-15-17 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.1 Percent, Maintaining 16-Year Low
May-18-17 New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent, Lowest Since June 2001
May-10-17 Christie Administration Announces Expansion of Department of Labor’s Career Connections Program in New Jersey Libraries
May-02-17 Department Of Labor Acting Commissioner Delivers Senate Budget Testimony
Apr-28-17 New Jersey Department of Labor Recognizes Worker Memorial Day Observances
Apr-28-17 Christie Administration Announces $1.5 Million Grant to Encourage New Paid Student Internships
Apr-21-17 NJ Department of Labor Hosts Industry Career Day for Out-Of-School
Apr-20-17 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.2 Percent – Lowest Since May 2007
Apr-12-17 Christie Administration Continues Its Commitment to Help Veterans Secure Jobs With $250,000 Grant
Mar-23-17 New Jersey Employers Added 12,600 Jobs in February
Mar-13-17 New Jersey’s Economy Heated Up in 2016, Outperforming National Private Sector Job Growth
Feb-23-17 Acting Commissioner Fichtner Highlights Christie Administration’s
Jan-19-17 New Jersey Employers Added 3,100 Jobs in Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7 Percent
Jan-03-17 Maximum Benefit Rates and Taxable Wage Base Changes
Dec-21-16 Christie Administration Continues “Season of Service"
Dec-15-16 New Jersey Employers Add 4,700 Private-Sector Jobs in November
Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.0 Percent
Dec-01-16 Christie Administration Continues Sixth Annual “Season of Service”
Nov-22-16 Christie Administration Celebrates Sixth Annual “Season of Service”
Nov-17-16 Christie Administration Celebrates Life Sciences Sector at Industry Summit
Nov-17-16 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.2 Percent
Nov-16-16 Christie Administration Connects At-Risk Youth with Apprenticeship Opportunities
Nov-15-16 Christie Administration Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Nov-09-16 Christie Administration Highlights Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Sector at Industry Summit
Nov-04-16 Christie Administration Highlights Veterans Employment Services in November
Nov-03-16 Christie Administration Assists Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
Nov-02-16 Acting Labor Commissioner Discusses Garden State Food and Beverage Industry at FoodBizNJ Conference
Oct-27-16 Labor Department Participates in Kessler Foundation Symposium
Oct-24-16 Christie Administration Helps Connect Job Seekers with In-Demand Skills
Oct-20-16 New Jersey Employers Added 3,300 Private Sector Jobs in September
Oct-13-16 Christie Administration Participates in Project SEARCH Kickoff Events
Oct-07-16 Christie Administration Kicks Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-07-16 Christie Administration Celebrates National Manufacturing Day
Oct-06-16 Acting Commissioner Fichtner Addresses Interstate Labor Standards Association Conference
Sep-23-16 Governor Christie Names Aaron Fichtner as Acting Commissioner of Labor
Sep-21-16 Deputy Labor Commissioner Addresses NJBIA’s Labor & Employment Committee
Sep-16-16 American Legion Honors Department of Labor Staff
Sep-15-16 New Jersey Employers Added 2,200 Jobs in August
Sep-02-16 Christie Administration Observes Labor Day in South Jersey
Aug-30-16 Newark One-Stop Career Center is Temporarily Closed
Aug-18-16 New Jersey Private Sector Employment Up by 57,500 Jobs Over the Past Year
Aug-11-16 Christie Administration Welcomes Newest Youth Corps Grantee
Jul-18-16 Governor Christie Announces Departure of Long-Serving Labor Commissioner
Jul-12-16 Christie Administration Invests $11 Million in New Jersey Businesses to Upgrade Workers’ Skills
Jun-28-16 Christie Administration Connects Workers with Disabilities to Employers Ready to Hire
Jun-24-16 Christie Administration Expands Partnerships with Libraries to Provide Literacy Training
Jun-22-16 Christie Administration Training Program Prepares Workers for In-Demand Jobs
Jun-16-16 Employment Decreases in May; April Estimates Revised Up by 6,500 Jobs
Jun-10-16 Christie Administration Partners with Libraries to Expand Job Search Assistance
May-26-16 Christie Administration Hosts High Quality Partnership Summit
May-19-16 Employment Contracts in April, But March Had Best Monthly Job Growth in 20 Years
May-12-16 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths’ written statement prepared for delivery for the New Jersey Senate Budget Committee on May 12, 2016
May-11-16 Governor Christie Announces Unprecedented Business Tax Relief
May-04-16 Christie Administration Connects Veterans to Employment Opportunities in South Jersey
Apr-29-16 Christie Administration Commemorates Workers’ Memorial Day
Apr-21-16 Deputy Labor Commissioner Honored by Monmouth County Workforce Development Board
Apr-19-16 Christie Administration Partners with Businesses to Strengthen New Jersey’s Workforce
Apr-14-16 Governor Christie Announces Launch of Talent Development Centers
Apr-14-16 New Jersey Employers Added 17,300 Jobs in March
Apr-12-16 Governor Christie Announces $200 Million Tax Break for New Jersey Employers
Apr-07-16 Christie Administration Hosts Federal Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Chief
Apr-04-16 Deputy Labor Commissioner Named to National Workforce Information Advisory Council
Mar-30-16 Christie Administration Hosts Third Annual Newark Airport Job Fair
Mar-24-16 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.3 Percent, Lowest Level Since August 2007
Mar-14-16 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Plummets to 4.5 Percent, Well Below National Rate
Feb-04-16 Christie Administration Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Program Saves Taxpayers More Than $640 Million
Jan-27-16 Christie Administration Participates in 10th Annual “Project Homeless Connect”
Jan-21-16 New Jersey Unemployment Falls to 5.1 Percent, Within 0.1 Percent of National Rate
Dec-30-15 Maximum Benefit Rates and Taxable Wage Base Changes
Dec-21-15 Christie Administration Congratulates Graduates of Certified Production Technician Training Program
Dec-19-15 Christie Administration Continues Fifth Annual “Season of Service”
Dec-17-15 New Jersey’s 2015 Private Sector Employment Growth Strongest in 15 Years
Dec-16-15 Governor Christie’s “Season of Service” Continues
Dec-9-15 Christie Administration Connects Workers with Disabilities to Employers Ready to Hire
Nov-23-15 Christie Administration Celebrates Fifth Annual “Season of Service”
Nov-19-15 New Jersey Employers Added 16,100 Jobs in October
Nov-6-15 Christie Administration Participates in First National Apprenticeship Week
Nov-06-15 Christie Administration Provides Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Oct-21-15 Acting Governor Guadagno Attends Grand Opening of the Sansone Military Training Center
Oct-16-15 Labor Commissioner Addresses Public Employment Relations Commission Symposium
Oct-15-15 Garden State Employers Added 20,200 Jobs Over Two Months
Oct-09-15 Christie Administration Kicks Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Sep-29-15 Christie Administration Kicks Off ManufactureNJ Week
Sep-18-15 New Jersey Labor Commissioner Addresses Morris County League of Municipalities
Sep-17-15 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop, Hits 5.7 Percent
Aug 21-15 Christie Administration Joins USDOL Secretary to Highlight Youth Employment Efforts in Camden
Aug-20-15 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Dips to 5.9 Percent; Lowest Level in Seven Years
Jul-16-15 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Plunges to 6.1 Percent, Lowest Since October 2008
Jul-10-15 Christie Administration Congratulates Advanced Manufacturing Training Program Graduates
Jul-08-15 Christie Administration Announces $1.9M Job Training Grant for Camden City Youth
Jun-30-15 Christie Administration Connects Workers with Disabilities to Employers Ready to Hire
Jun-29-15 State Agencies Remind Residents of Important Safety Precautions during the 4th of July
Jun-24-15 Christie Administration Participates in Ribbon Cutting of Youth One-Stop in Camden
Jun-22-15 Christie Administration Joins Local Officials to Celebrate Opening of IHOP Restaurant in Paterson
Jun-19-15 Lt. Governor Guadagno Celebrates More Than 2,500 Full-Time Jobs at Amazon Facility
Jun-18-15 New Jersey Private Sector Employers Added 12,200 Jobs in May
Jun-15-15 Christie Administration Teams with U.S. Chamber “Hiring Our Heroes” Event to Help Veterans Find Jobs
Jun-11-15 American Legion Honors Christie Administration During 97th Annual State Convention
May-29-15 New Jersey Labor Commissioner Meets with Students at East Orange Career Day
May-27-15 Commissioner Shares Experience with Students at Junior Achievement Career Success Program
May-22-15 Christie Administration Highlights Efforts to Re-employ Atlantic City Casino Workers
May-21-15 Christie Administration Helps to Link Employers and Job-Seekers
May-21-15 New Jersey Employment Reaches Highest Level Since 2008
May-13-15 Christie Administration Joins Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey to Highlight Latest Department of Labor News at a Meet the Policymakers Event
May-11-15 New Jersey’s Transportation, Logistics and Distribution Talent Network Launches Third Annual Industry Week to Highlight Career and Education Pathways
May-07-15 Christie Administration Kicks Off Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Industry Week
May-1-15 Christie Administration Applauds Graduates of Advanced Manufacturing Program
Apr-30-15 Lt. Governor Guadagno Congratulates Wells Fargo For Exemplary Veteran Hiring Practices
Apr-22-15 Christie Administration Unveils Innovative Partnership to Connect New Jersey Workers with Employment Services at Their Local Libraries
Apr-17-15 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths’ written statement prepared for delivery for the New Jersey Senate Budget Committee on April 16, 2015
Apr-16-15 Private Employment Positive in First Quarter 2015
Apr-14-15 Christie Administration Launches Technology & Entrepreneurship Industry Week with Events at NJIT
Apr-08-15 Christie Administration Spotlights Health Care Career and Educational Opportunities During Week of Industry Events
Apr-02-15 Christie Administration Hosts Conference to Shape Vision for New Jersey’s Workforce System
Mar-26-15 New Jersey Private Employers Added 6,800 Jobs in February
Mar-25-15 Christie Administration’s Atlantic City Re-employment Initiative Underway as Dislocated Casino Workers Receive Re-employment and Retraining Assistance
Mar-24-15 Christie Administration Joins Celebration for Inaugural New Jersey Makers Day
Mar-19-15 Rider University and Veteran Service Organizations to Connect Veterans to Job Opportunities
Mar-17-15 New Jersey Employment Surges by 12,400 in January
Mar-12-15 New Jersey Youth Corps Restore Historic Building at Sandy Hook
Mar-11-15 More than 1,100 Job-Seekers Join Christie Administration Airport Job Fair
Mar-09-15 Christie Administration’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Program Graduates 11 More Students Equipped, Ready to Work in One of New Jersey’s Key Industry Sectors
Mar-06-15 Christie Administration Hosts Career Exploration and Education Fair at Mays Landing Mall
Mar-04-15 Christie Administration Hosts Federal Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Chief
Feb-27-15 Opportunity to Compete Act Takes Effect March 1
Feb-25-15 Labor Commissioner Addresses New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Feb-17-15 Christie Administration Releases Grants to Assist Camden Regional Workforce
Feb-12-15 Christie Administration Helps to Link Veterans to Jobs and Resources
Feb-10-15 Christie Administration Continues Workforce Alignment Effort With New Grant
Feb-04-15 New Jersey Labor Department Joins “Project Homeless Connect” in Bergen County
Jan-22-15 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.2 Percent
Jan-21-15 Acting Governor Guadagno Joins “Hiring Our Heroes” Event at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Jan-15-15 Lt. Governor Guadagno Addresses New Jersey Symposium on Hiring People with Disabilities
Jan-13-2015 Christie Administration Receives More Than $29 Million to Re-employ Atlantic City Casino Workers
Jan-13-2015 Talent Network Launches “Financial Services Industry Week” at Mercer County College
Oct-03-14 Christie Administration Kicks-Off National Manufacturing Day Symposium
Oct-03-14 Christie Administration Kicks Off National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-01-14 Christie Administration Hosts Essex County Hiring Fair for Veterans
Sep-29-14 Christie Administration Joins African-American Chamber to Highlight New Jersey’s Financial Services Industry
Sep-29-14 Christie Administration Kicks off ManufactureNJ Week at NJIT
Sep-26-14 Christie Administration Linking Job-Seekers to Employers Who Are Ready to Hire
Sep-19-14 Christie Administration Salutes New Jersey Manufacturing Training Initiative Graduates
Sep-18-14 New Jersey Employment Stable in August
Sep-17-14 Christie Administration Joins Workforce Development Discussion at Garden State Employment Conference
Sep-17-14 Christie Administration Continues On-The-Ground Efforts To Help Displaced Casino Workers
Sep-16-14 Christie Administration Continues Atlantic City Re-employment Effort
Sep-10-14 Christie Administration Links Atlantic City Casino Workers to Job Offers
Sep-03-14 Christie Administration Assists 500 Workers on Day One of Atlantic City Center
Sep-02-14 Christie Administration Builds on Proactive Employment Efforts in Atlantic City With 40-Employer Career Fair
Aug-28-14 Christie Administration Assists Workers Affected by Atlantic City Casino Closures
Aug-20-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Cabinet Members Accept The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Aug-19-14 Christie Administration Links Veterans to Jobs at “Be A Hero, Hire A Hero” Career Expo
Aug-19-14 New Jersey Community College Consortium in Celebrating 10 Year Anniversary and Manufacturing Initiative
Aug-19-14 New Jersey Labor Department Highlights Careers in Health Care
Aug-14-14 New Jersey Employers Add 8,500 Private Sector Jobs in July
Aug-12-14 Christie Administration Funds Automotive Training Course Grants Helping 50 Students Get Hands-On Skills at New Community Workforce Development
Aug-06-14 New Jersey's Talent Networks Join Gloucester County Workforce Summit
Aug-04-14 Acting Governor Guadagno Emphasizes Importance Of Manufacturers To New Jersey’s Economy With Visit To TRUMPF Photonics
Jul-31-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Joined by Labor Department at Manufacturing Roundtable
Jul-29-14 How 'identity proofing' saved N.J. millions
Jul-28-14 Christie Administration Joins Military Hiring Fair
Jul-25-14 Christie Administration Applauds 8th Graduating Class of the New Jersey Manufacturing Training Initiative
Jul-24-14 Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Promotes State Business Incentives At African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Luncheon
Jul-23-14 Christie Administration Joins County Vocational-Technical Schools Summer Seminar
Jul-17-14 Christie Administration Recognizes “Kids’ Chance New Jersey” Scholarship Program
Jul-17-2014 New Jersey Gains 12,500 Private Sector Jobs in Two Months
Jul-11-14 Monmouth County Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Defrauding State Out of More than $8,800 Through Temporary Disability Insurance Claim Scheme
Jul-10-14 Christie Administration Partners with Burlington County Workforce Board to Link Laid Off Workers with Employers Ready to Hire
Jul-08-14 Christie Administration Continues Sandy Rebuilding Under National Emergency Grant
Jul-07-14 Christie Administration Partners With County Colleges To Train Older Workers
Jul-01-14 Four Men From Northern New Jersey Charged With Conspiring To Steal More Than $180,000 From The State By Filing False Unemployment Claims
Jun-26-14 Lt. Governor Highlights Career And Educational School Partnerships During Visit To Newark Tech TEAL/IRONBOUND Summer Program
Jun-26-14 Christie Administration Partners With American Legion For Third South Jersey Veterans Job Fair
Jun-23-14 NJ Targeting Unemployment Insurance Fraud; The Check May Not Be In The Mail
Jun-19-14 New Jersey's Unemployment Rate Drop To 6.8 Percent Lowest Since November 2008
Jun-18-14 Christie Administration Supports "Hiring Our Heroes"
Jun-13-14 Acting Governor Kim Guadagno and Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Participate in Biopharmaceutical and Medical Technology Roundtable
Jun-12-14 New Jersey Labor Employees Honored By American Legion
Jun-10-14 Christie Administration Joins Students at Hands-On Science Lab
June-10-14 Eight Charged with Stealing $100,000 In Cases Tarageting Inmates Who Fraudulently Collected Unemployment Benefits While In Jail
Jun-09-14 Christie Administration Launches Life Sciences Week At RUCDR Infinite Biologics
Jun-05-14 Governor Christie Continues To Support Veterans Employment
Jun-04-14 New Jersey Labor Department Using Twitter to Connect
May-29-14 Christie Administration Continues Sandy Rebuilding
May-28-14 Christie Administration Helps To Recruit 300 Vets For Port Jobs
May-23-14 Christie Administration Honors 184 New Jersey Employers with Annual Safety Awards
May-21-14 Christie Administration Helps Grocer Hire New Jerseyans
May-20-14 Christie Administration Hosts Statewide Career and Technical Education Institute
May-15-14 Christie Administration Joins Essex County to Link Job-Seekers with Employers
May-15-14 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.9 Percent
May-14-14 Christie Administration Highlights Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Industry
May-14-14 Christie Administration Kicks Off “Hiring Our Heroes” Job Fair in South Jersey
May-13-14 Christie Administration Joins American Legion for Second in Series of Resource, Job Fairs for Veterans in South Jersey Area
May-12-14 Christie Administration Celebrates Key New Jersey Industry
May-12-14 Christie Administration Continues to Connect New Jersey Veterans with Jobs, Services
May-05-14 Lt. Governor Guadagno Visits Richard Stockton College To Promote Institutes of Higher Learning and Business Partnerships
May-01-14 Christie Administration Saves New Jersey Employers $1 Billion in Taxes
Apr-30-14 Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce and American Legion to Connect Veterans and Military Spouses with Jobs at Career Fair
Apr-28-14 Commissioner Wirths Represents Governor Christie on Workers Memorial Day
Apr-25-14 Christie Administration Joins In Launch Of Mobile Training Lab Partnership with Community College Consortium Focuses on Manufacturing Jobs
Apr-22-14 New Jersey's National Emergency Grant (NEG) Extended Through 2014
Apr-21-14 Technology & Entrepreneurship Industry Week Kicks Off Talent Network Highlights Industry Opportunities
Apr-17-14 Employment Essentially Unchanged in March
Apr-14-14 New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee, Budget Testimony
Apr-09-14 The New Jersey Health Care Talent Network Continues Health Care Industry Week at Salem Community College with Job Fair and Health Awareness Day
Apr-07-14 Christie Administration Spotlights Health Care Industry This Week
Apr-04-14 Christie Administration Connects Veterans to Resources, Jobs in South Jersey New Jersey Department of Labor Partners with Stockton College, American Legion and State Parole Board to Assist Veterans
Apr-01-14 Christie Administration Recognizes Autism Awareness Month by Participating in Worldwide ‘Bubbles 4 Autism’ Event
Mar-28-14 Labor Commissioner And Essex Meet with Clergy
Outreach Effort Helps Connect Job-Seekers to State and County Employment Services
Mar-27-14 Christie Administration Marks Grand-Opening of Goodwill Store and Donation Center in Bergen County
Mar-27-14 Unemployment Rate at 7.1 Percent in February Revised January Data Shows Private Sector Jobs Grew By 6,300
Mar-26-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits Passaic County Technical Institute’s Academy Of Finance To Promote Career And Technical Education School Partnerships On-Site Bank Branch Provides Students With Practical Application Coursework
Mar-21-14 Christie Administration’s Inaugural Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Industry Week Draws More Than 1,100 Job-Seekers
Mar-20-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Promotes Career And Technical Education School Partnerships During Visit To Atlantic County Institute Of Technology Higher Education And Business Collaborations Allow Students To Prepare For STEM Careers
Mar-20-14 Christie Administration Connects Veterans to Job Opportunities Labor and Veteran Departments Partner at Rider University Employment Fair
Mar-18-14 Christie Administration Launches Retail, Hospitality and Tourism Week
Mar-17-14 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.1 Percent
Mar-13-14 Christie Administration’s “Hire New Jersey” Initiative Helps Displaced Workers Find New Careers as Mortgage Loan Officers
Mar-07-14 Christie Administration Helps to Connect South Jersey Job-Seekers with Employers
Mar-07-14 Christie Administration Joins Jenkinson’s Boardwalk For Summer Hiring Season Kick-Off
Mar-05-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno’s Tour Highlights Partnership Between Higher Education And Somerset County Academy for Health and Medical Sciences
Mar-05-14 Christie Administration Highlights Workforce Alignment Initiatives For Labor And Business Leaders
Feb-26-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Highlights Partnerships Between Business And Higher Education During Visit to Union County Academy For Information Technology
Feb-20-14 Christie Administration's Talent Networks Showcased At Raritan Valley Community
Feb-20-14 Christie Administration Joins African American Chamber of Commerce Conference on Building A Competitive Workforce State Labor Official Leads Discussion on Sustaining a Competitive Workforce
Feb-12-14 Christie Administration Showcases Students’ Technical Skills at Salem County Career and Technical High School Competition
Feb-10-14 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Kicks-Off Statewide Tour of Career Technical Education Schools to Promote Partnerships with Business and Higher Education
Jan-29-14 Christie Administration Assists Bergen County’s “Project Homeless Connect”
Jan-24-14 Christie Administration Links Residents to Super Bowl Staffing Jobs
Jan-23-14 Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.3 Percent
Jan-17-14 Morris County One-Stop Moves to Randolph Township
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Dec-31-13 Maximum Benefit Rates and Taxable Wage Base Changes
Dec-19-13 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Plunges to 7.8 Percent
Dec-19-13 Governor Christie's "Season of Service” Continues
Dec-13-13 Christie Administration Employed Over 1,000 Workers in Sandy Clean Up Goal of Federal Grant is Surpassed as Unemployed People get Temporary Jobs
Dec-13-13 Christie Administration Salutes Newest Graduates of Successful Training Program
Employers Involved in Courses That Land Candidates New Jobs
Dec-12-13 Governor Christie's "Season Of Service" Continues
New Jersey Labor Department Joins in Goodwill Holiday Luncheon
Dec-10-13 Christie Administration Partners in Program to Train Workers with Disabilities 13 Trainees Graduate New Jersey’s First Financial Training Academy
Dec-9-13 NJ Division of Consumer Affairs Announces Settlement with Unregistered Idaho-Based Temp Firm That Hired New Jerseyans for Post-Sandy Cleanup Work
Dec-05-13 Christie Administration Helps Connect New Jersey Veterans with Employers at “Hiring Our Heroes” Fair at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Dec-05-13 Transportation, Logistics and Distribution Talent Network Highlighted at Workshop for Supply Chain Professionals
Nov-27-13 Commissioner Wirths Honored by Literacy Volunteers
Nov-25-13 Christie Administration Celebrates Third Annual “Season of Service”
Nov-21-13 Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.4 Percent 3,600 Jobs Added
Nov-20-13 Christie Administration Focuses on Youth Employment Programs
Nov-14-13 Christie Administration Links Veterans To Jobs
Nov-08-13 Christie Administration Provides Assistance to Veterans in Need
Oct-30-13 Honor for New Jersey Youth Corps Accepted by Christie Administration
Oct-30-13 Christie Administratioan Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-29-13 Christie Administration Participates in Sandy Day of Service
Oct-28-13 Christie Administration Joins Launch Of Newark Job Program Newark Jobs Connect To Focus On Job Placement and Business Development
Oct-24-13 Christie Administration Saves New Jersey Employers From $211 Million In Tax Hikes
Oct-15-13 Christie Administration Continues Sandy Rebuilding At National Guard Training Center
Tours Recovery And Cleanup Progress Made By Workers Hired Under National Emergency Grant
Oct-11-13 Christie Administration Honors Manufacturing Company For Work In Superstorm Sandy Recovery
Oct 10-13 Christie Administration and New Jersey Health Care Talent Network Highlight Career and Employment Opportunities
Oct-04-13 Christie Administration Celebrates National Manufacturing Day
Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Kicks Off ManufactureNJ Week 2013
Sep-25-13 Christie Administration Highlights Incentives for Hiring Workers with Disabilities
Sep-24-13 Christie Administration Joins Hall of Fame Coach To Inspire “Jersey Job Club” Members in Essex County
Sep-19-13 Unemployment Rate Dips to 8.5 Percent
Lowest Level Since March 2009
Sep-13-13 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Helps Connect New Jersey Veterans With Employers At Job Fair In Lawrenceville
Sep-09-13 Christie Administration Helps Launch Monmouth County Greenhouse Farm That Employs New Jerseyans With Disabilities
Sep-05-13 Christie Administraton Highlights Success Of Workforce Training Program During Visit to Holt Logistics
Aug-29-13 Christie Administration Celebrates Graduates Of Successful Manufacturing Training Program
Aug-28-13 Youth Corps Joins in Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Aug-27-13 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Marks Grand Opening Of Distek Headquarters at Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Aug-20-13 Christie Administration Awards Skills4Jersey Grant to South Jersey Manufacturer
Aug -20-13 Christie Administration Helps Veterans Link to Careers Labor Department Vet-Representatives Join Career Expo at The Barclays at Liberty National
Aug-16-13 Christie Administration Aids Sandy Clean Up at Palisades Interstate Park
Aug-15-13 Unemployment Rate Drops Lower in July
Jul-26-13 Christie Administration Celebrates New Jersey Summer Camps
Jul-23-13 Christie Administration Highlights Success of Workforce Training Program
Businesses and Workers Benefit from Partnership with Colleges and NJBIA
Jul-18-13 New Jersey Employers Added 4,600 Jobs in June Revised Data Shows Private Sector Increased by 17,600 in May
Jul-17-13 Christie Administration Teams with WXTV Univision 41 to Assist Spanish-Speaking Consumers with Employment Issues
Jul-03-13 Governor Chris Christie Secures $2.5 Million Federal Grant
Jun-26-13 First Lady Mary Pat Christie and New Jersey Heroes Team Up with Walmart For Second Annual Heart Of A Hero Scholarship Awards
Jun-22-13 Christie Administration Joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce at Metlife Stadium In "Giant" Veterans Job Fair
Jun-20-13 Christie Administration Awards Skills4Jersey Grant to Historic Candy Company
Jun-20-13 Private Sector Employment Surged by 15,400 Jobs in May Unemployment Rate Drops For Fourth Consecutive Month to 8.6%
Jun-19-13 Acting Attorney General and Labor Commissioner Announce Indictment Charging Accountant with Leading Scheme Involving 14 Co-Defendants to Steal $700,000 From the State By Filing False Unemployment Claims
Jun-18-13 Deputy Labor Commissioner Aaron Fichtner Honored With Community College Spirt Award
Jun-17-13 Christie Administration Launches Life Sciences Week at Bio Conference in Princeton
Jun-11-13 Christie Administration Launches New Sandy Recovery Talent Networks
Jun-07-13 Christie Administration Celebrates Successful Training Partnership with Community Colleges and New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Jun-06-13 Christie Administration Highlights Job Placement Services for Ex-Offenders
May 31-13 Christie Administration Invests in Recovery for New Jersey Businesses Recovery4Jersey Grant Helps Middlesex County Manufacturer to Train Workers
May-30-13 Christie Administration and Essex County Link Job-Seekers with Employers
May-16-13 New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Four-Year Low Private Sector Employers Add 4,100 Jobs
May-16-13 Christie Administration Employs Veterans and Job Seekers Through Sandy National Emergency Grant
May-08-13 Christie Administration Releases New Round of “Recovery4Jersey” Grants
May-02-13 Christie Administration Connects Veterans to Careers Hosts Bordentown Job Fair with New Jersey Building Trades, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Apr-30-13 Harold J. Wirths Presented with 2013 Government Partnership Award by Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board
Apr-29-13 At a Workers Memorial Day dinner, Commissioner Wirths reaffirmed the Christie administration’s commitment to safe and healthy workplaces
Apr-24-13 Commissioner Wirths tells students at The College of New Jersey about the Labor Department’s successful anti-fraud program
Apr-23-13 Budget Testimony
Apr-22-13 Christie Administration Launches Technology and Entrepreneurship Week at Rowan University
Apr-18-13 New Jersey Private Sector Employers Add 10,400 Jobs in March State’s Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop
Apr-18-13 Christie Administration Joins Sussex County Community College To Connect Employers with Job-Seekers
Apr-17-13 Budget Testimony
Apr-12-13 Christie Administration Congratulates the Fourth Graduating Class of Model New Jersey Training Program
Apr-08-13 Christie Administration Kicks Off Health Care Industry Week
Mar-28-13 New Jersey Employers Add 12,900 Jobs in February
Mar-27-13 Christie Administration Links New Jersey Vets with Employers in Ocean County
Mar-21-13 Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce for Hiring Our Heroes Veteran Job Fair at Rider University
Mar-18-13 Christie Administration Hires Unemployed Workers to Aid State Parks Cleanup
Mar-18-13 New Jersey Employers Created 66,400 Jobs in 2012
Mar-13-13 Christie Administration Highlights Investment in New Jersey Businesses
Mar-11-13 Christie Administration Alerts New Jersey Employers to Hiring Incentives
Mar-01-13 Christie Administration Continues Sandy Recovery and Rebuilding in Essex County
Feb-27-13 Christie Administration Continues Sandy Recovery and Rebuilding in Monmouth County
Feb-21-13 Christie Administration Champions Veteran Employment at “Hiring Our Heroes” Job Fair in Somerville
Feb-13-13 Christie Administration's Sandy Recovery Response Highlights Importance of Technical Schools
Feb-06-13 Christie Administration Announces 1,000 Available Jobs at Newark Liberty Airport, Priority Given to Sandy Victims
Jan-30-13 Labor Commissioner Honored at Southern New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Event
Jan-24-13 Christie Administration Continues Hurricane Sandy Cleanup Through National Emergency Grant Opportunities
Jan-22-13 Christie Administration Joins Two-Day Event To Help Needy New Jersey Veterans
Jan-22-13 Christie Administration Reminds Sandy Victims of Approaching February 4 Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Jan-17-13 Private Sector Employment Surges by Record 30,900 Workers in December
Jan-14-13 Governor Christie Announces Sandy Job Initiatives to Help Storm Impacted Communities and Businesses Recover and Put People Back to Work
Jan-08-13 2013 Maximum Weekly Benefits and Taxable Wage Base Announced
Jan-07-13 Lt. Governor & Labor Commissioner Tour the Middlesex County Training Center of International Union of Operating Engineers
Jan-03-13 Christie Administration Announces Continuation of Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Jan-02-13 Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits Extended by Congress
Dec-20-12 Unemployment Rate Drops for Third Month in a Row, October Job Numbers Revised Upward
Dec-19-12 Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Wirths Paints Warren County Homeless Facility; Deputy Commissioner Services Holiday Meals at Goodwill Industries
Dec-18-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Continues Christie Administration’s “Season of Service”
Dec-11-12 Christie Administration Unveils $26 Million for Three-Prong Recovery Plan
Dec-06-12 Christie Administration Continues Season of Service at Interfaith Neighbors, Inc. Meals on Wheels Program
Dec-05-12 Christie Administration Continues Campaign To Link New Jersey With Employers
Dec-03-12 Governor Christie Awards Essex County Emergency Clean-up Funds in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Nov-27-12 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Calls Hurricane Sandy Recovery Jobs a “Second Call to Duty” for New Jersey’s Unemployed Veterans
Nov-23-12 Labor Commissioner Prepares Holiday Dinners in Sussex
Nov-21-12 Governor Christie, First Lady Mary Pat Christie and Cabinet Members Kick-Off Second Annual Season of Service with Distribution of Thanksgiving Dinners to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-20-12 Commissioner Wirths Honored by NJ Food Council
Nov-15-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower in October
Nov-05-12:Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund
Nov-02-12 One-Stop Career Center Closings
Nov-02-12 Governor Christie Announces Recovery Assistance Plan for New Jersey Counties Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
Nov-02-12 Recovery from a Flood: Safety Alert for Owners and Operators of Boilers, Pressure Retaining Equipment, Refrigeration Systems & Appliances
Nov-01-12 Christie Administration Announces Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Eight New Jersey Counties Impacted by Storm
Nov-01-12 Governor Chris Christie Announces Wednesday Closure of State Offices in the Aftermath of October Storm
Oct-28-12 Hurricane Sandy and Possible Disruptions in Service
Oct-24-12 Christie Administration Supports Veteran Employment
Oct-22-12 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Department of Labor Kick-Off Manufacture NJ Week
Oct-18-12 Unemployment Rate Moves Lower Private Sector Employment Moves Upward
Oct-17-12 Christie Administration Initiative Brings Skills And Successful Job Placement To Participants All Graduates Of Training Program Land Employment
Oct-16-12 Christie Administration Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct-11-12 Employers Connect with More than 500 Job-Seekers at Sussex County Job Fair
Oct-09-12 Christie Administration Expands Anti-Fraud Measures To Protect Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Oct-03-12 Christie Administration Promotes On-Line Service to Link Employers and Job-Seekers
Oct-02-12 Commissioner Wirths Earns Business Advocacy Award
Oct-01-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club in Sussex County
Sep-27-12 Christie Administration Announces $2.6 Million in Funding Available to Retrain Former Pharma Workers
Sep-21-12 Commissioner Joins Goodwill Ribbon-Cutting
Sep-20-12 New Jersey Employers Add Workers in August
Sep-18-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Club
Sep-17-12 Lt. Governor and Labor Commissioner Address New Jersey Pipe Trade Union
Sep-12-12 Christie Administration Partners with U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Hire Veterans
Aug-31-12 Commissioner Wirths Observes Labor Day with Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council at Annual Peter J. McGuire Event
Aug-30-12 Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $300,000 Training Grant to Employ Local Newark Residents at New Construction Projects
Aug-17-12 Graduates of Labor-Funded Training Program Given Computerized-Manufacturing Skills
Aug-16-12 Preliminary Numbers Show Employment Shift in July While Long Term Trend Remains Positive
Aug-15-12 Labor Commissioner Partners with Assemblyman on Jobs4Jersey.com Outreach
Aug-14-12 Labor Commissioner Cites Economic Importance of Trucking at Teamsters Convention
Aug-07-12 Christie Administration Launches Talent Search Service for New Jersey Employers
Jul-31-12 Christie Administration Launches Jersey Job Clubs
Jul-26-12 Camping Creates Important Jobs in New Jersey
Jul-19-12 Payrolls Increase for the Ninth Time in last Ten Months Employers add 9,900 jobs in June
Jul-11-12 Christie Administration Continues New Jersey’s Commitment to Employ Returning Military Veterans Helmets to Hardhats Program Funded For Second Consecutive Year
Jul-02-12 Employers Hire Graduates of New Training Program
Jun 28-12 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Celebrates Sussex Tech Graduates During Commencement Address
Jun 27-12 New Jersey Life Sciences Talent Network brings Job-Seekers and Employers Together During Career Connection Job Fair
Jun-22-12 Commissioner Wirths Touts New Jersey’s Employer-Focused Workforce Programs as U.S. Labor Deputy Secretary Visits NJIT
Jun-21-12 New Jersey Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution Talent Network Highlights Industry Jobs During Career Summit
Jun-14-12 New Jersey Sees Largest Monthly Job Gain in More than Seven Years Employers add 17,600 jobs in May
Jun-12-12 Christie Administration Welcomes Fidelity Investments to New Garden State Offices
Jun-07-12 Christie Administration Links Young Graduates to Employers and Jobs
Jun-6-12 Labor Commissioner Celebrates Anniversary and Ribbon-Cutting for Sussex County Business
May-30-12 Students Honored as New Jersey Celebrates First Year of “Jobs for America's Graduates”
May-24-12 Youth Corps Honored by New Jersey Legislature
May-22-12 Christie Cabinet Tours New Hospital; New NJ Transit Route Launched
May-18-12 Christie Administration Continues Operation: Hire a Hero Veterans Board Battleship New Jersey to Meet Employers Offering 2,800 Jobs
May-17-12 Private Sector Employment Gains 6,300 Jobs in April March Employment Estimates Revised Higher by Nearly 5,000 Jobs
May-16-12 New Jersey Talent Networks and NJIT Bring Together Professionals and Small Companies to Spur Business Growth and Employment
May-14-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Congratulates Employers for Occupational Safety & Health Accomplishments
May-11-12 Government Partnership Awards Bestowed on Assistant Commissioner of Workforce Development
May-09-12 Labor Department Partners with Community Colleges to Help the Long-term Unemployed Return to Work
May-04-12 North Brunswick Company Celebrates Governor’s Labor Safety Award
May-02-12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Assembly Budget Committee
May-01- 12 Labor Department Commissioner Highlights Anti-Fraud Programs Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-23-12 April 2012 Proclaimed Hire A Jersey Hero Month
Apr-19-12 Christie Administration Awards Literacy Training Grant to Build Worker Skills and Improve Efficiency of New Jersey Business
Apr-19-12 Governor Chris Christie Acts to Enhance Job Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in New Jersey
Apr-19-12 Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.0 Percent
Apr-12-12 Job-Seekers Hired at Sussex County Job Fair
Apr-2012 Keeping Business in New Jersey
Apr-05-12 Christie Administration Officials Discuss New Jersey Investment Opportunities with China-Based Company
Apr-03-12 Christie Administration Partners With Prudential Financial, Inc. to Expand Employment Opportunities for New Jersey’s Veterans
Mar-30-12 Christie Administration and Goodwill Help Single Parents Return to Work
Mar-29-12 Governor Christie's Administration Salutes Construction Firm's 10th Anniversary in New Jersey
Mar-27-12 Summit will Explore Employment and Business Growth Potential for New Jersey Manufacturing
Mar-22-12 Employment Increases for the Sixth Month in a Row, Over 74,000 Jobs Added Since 2010
Mar-22-12 Christie Administration Partners with Private Sector to Strengthen College and Career Readiness for Students in Urban Areas
Mar-15-12 Christie Administration Highlights Investment in New Jersey’s Woman-Owned Businesses Awards Customized Training Grant to Saddle Brook Manufacturer
Mar-09-12 Attorney General and Labor Commissioner Announce Indictments Charging 31 in Alleged Schemes Led by 5 Members of Newark Family to Steal $2 Million in Unemployment Benefits by Filing False Claims
Mar-08-12 Employment Expands in January for Fifth Consecutive Month; Unemployment Rate at 9.0 Percent
Mar-06-12 Christie Administration Youth Program Touted At Benefit Dinner
Feb-24-12 Christie Administration Helps Young Adults Succeed; Labor Commissioner Honors Youth Corps Achievements
Feb-23-12 Christie Administration Provides Tools to Succeed to New Jersey Job-Seekers
Feb-16-12 Christie Administration Continues to Commitment to Help New Jerseyans Find Work
Feb-14-12 New Jersey Veterans Enlist for Training in Metal Product Manufacturing
Feb-09-12 Christie Administration’s Broad Support For Life Sciences Industry Evident as Chromocell Corporation Adds 100th Employee
Feb-08-12 Labor Commissioner Addresses New Jersey’s Future Workers As They Prepare to Compete in Statewide Competition
Feb-03-12 Labor Commissioner Visits Freehold Call Center
Feb-02-12 Labor Department Celebrates Black History Month
Jan-24-12 Department of Labor Awards Training Grant to New Jersey Food Council
Jan-19-12 Jobs4Jersey.com Demonstrated in Newark; “OnRamp” Search-Engine Links Job-Seekers to Jobs
Jan-19-12 Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.0 Percent Lowest New Jersey Jobless Rate Since May 2009
Jan-17-12 Governor Christie Extends Unemployment Benefits; Releases Additional Task Force Recommendations to Make State Trust Fund Solvent and Benefits Sustainable
Jan-12-12 Labor Commissioner Hal Wirths Demonstrates Jobs4Jersey.com Search Engine to Help New Jersey Job-seekers Find Work
Jan-10-12 New Jersey Veterans to Train for Careers in Metal Product Manufacturing
Jan-05-12 Unemployment Benefits Paid Faster Via Online; Call Centers Offer Weekend Hour
Dec-22-11 Annual Maximum Weekly Benefits and Taxable Wage Base Announced
Dec-21-11 Labor Commissioner Volunteers to Serve Holiday Meal to Goodwill Works Guests During Governor Christie’s Season of Service
Dec-20-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Congratulates First Graduating Class of Goodwill Works Program
Dec-19-11 Commissioner Wirths Continues Governor Christie’s “Season of Service” Initiative
Dec-15-11 Lt Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $2.6 Million Training Grant to Help Atlantic City Job Seekers
Dec-15-11 Private Sector Employers Add More Than 10,000 Jobs in November
Dec-08-11 Labor Commissioner Met with “Talent Network” Sponsors
Nov-30-11 Acting Governor Guadagno Announces New Online Tool to Link Job-Seekers to Employment Opportunities
Nov-29-11 Commissioner Wirths and Essex County Release National Emergency Grant Funds
Nov-21-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable to Join Governor Christie’s Cabinet
Nov-17-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.1% Private Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in October
Nov-15-11 Deputy Commissioner Presented Talent Networks and Internship Center to Mercer County Chamber
Nov-04-11 Veteran Job Fair Visited by Labor Commissioner
Nov-01-11 Labor Commissioner Touts Christie Administration Accomplishments at Fall Seminar of Government Accounts
Oct-28-11 Labor Deputy Helps to Launch the New Jersey Social Innovation Institute
Oct-26-11 Christie Administration’s Unemployment Insurance Anti-Fraud Program Saves More Than $56 Million in Tax Dollars in Five Months
Oct-21-11 Funding to Retrain Ex-Pharma Workers Available Through Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Oct-20-11 New Jersey Unemployment Rate Declines to 9.2 Percent
Oct-17-11 Governor Chris Christie Delivers $190 Million Tax Cut for New Jersey Families
Oct-14-11 Commissioner Wirths Touts Christie Administration Plan for Transportation and Jobs
Oct-07-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Discussion About Employment Issues During NJ Black Issues Convention Leadership Conference
Oct-07-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Highlights Job Training Grant During Visit to Freehold Manufacturer
Sep-23-11 Governor Christie Invigorates New Jersey’s Commitment to Help Returning Military Veterans Secure Jobs
Sep-22-11 New Jersey Granted Nearly $7.8 Million for Hurricane Irene Recovery
Sep-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Touted a Business-Friendly New Jersey While Meeting New Jersey Business and Industry Association Members
Sep-15-11 Unemployment Rate Edges Lower to 9.4 Percent; August Employment Level Decline Largely Due to Verizon Strike
Sep-14-11 Deputy Commissioner Highlights Department of Labor Initiatives
Sep-07-11 Labor Commissioner Touted LWD Services at United Jewish Communities of Metrowest in New Jersey
Sep-02-11 Christie Administration Helps Employers and Their Workers Navigate Hurricane Irene
Aug-26-11 LWD Hosts Jilin Delegation From China
Aug-25-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Non Profit Community Organization in Essex County
Aug-22-11 Commissioner Wirths Presented Prestigious Federal SHARP Award to Parker At Stonegate
Aug-19-11 New Jersey Touts “Green Jobs Training” in Camden
Aug-18-11 Private Sector Payrolls Expand for the Sixth Consecutive Month in July
Aug-15-11 Christie Administration Unveils Streamlined E-Filing System to Give New Jersey Businesses Tax Credits More Quickly. Work Opportunity Tax Credits Helps Employers Hire Workers with Barriers
Aug-04-11 Commissioner Attends “Women Build” Graduation
Jul-29-11 Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Helps Huawei Technologies Open Regional Headquarters in Bridgewater
Jul-21-11 Private Sector Job Growth Continued in June Adding 6,400 Jobs
Jul-20-11 Lt. Governor Guadagno and Labor Commissioner Wirths Launch Statewide “Talent Networks” Initiative at Geodis Wilson Inc. In Edison
Jul-12-11 Labor Commissioner Harold Wirths Announced Apprenticeship Grants at Building and Construction Trades Convention
Jul-11-11 Workforce Partners Support Program to Help Apprentices Earn College Degree
Jul- 09-11 Deputy Commissioner Constable Leads Town Hall Discussion to Improve Economic Development in the African American Community
Jul-06-11 Federal Loan Interest Assessment
Jul-05-11 Governor Christie Signs Legislation to Responsibly Reduce Tax Burden on New Jersey Workers
Jun-29-11 Commissioner Wirths Addressed Business Roundtable at William Paterson University
Jun-23-11 Department of Labor Aids More Single Parents
Jun-21-11 Commissioner Wirths Honored with College Spirit Award
Jun-20-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths toured Fort Monmouth
Jun-17-11 Career Expo Draws 500 Professionals Looking for Work in the Biotechnology & Pharma Industries
Jun-16-11 Employment Levels Essentially Unchanged in May
Jun-14-11 New Jersey State Employees Give Charities Nearly $1.5 Million
Jun-13-11 Labor Commissioner meets with local Building and Construction Trades Council
Jun-10-11 Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Awards Job Training Grant to Jersey City Manufacturer
Jun-08-11 “Career Expo” to Feature Bio-technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industries
Jun-06-11 Department of Labor and Goodwill Industries Help Single Homemakers Get Back to Work
Jun-03-11 Thousands of Workers Attend Essex County Job Fair
Jun-02-11 People Collecting Unemployment Insurance May Use the Internet to Process Address and Telephone Number Changes
May-31-11 Deputy Commissioner Congratulates Career Center for 1,000 Job Placements
May-27-11 Labor Commissioner Visits Morris County Manufacturer to Highlight Governor Christie’s Commitment to New Jersey Businesses
May-25-11 “Talent Networks” to link Job-seekers and Jobs
May-23-11 Labor Commissioner Presents Letter from Governor Christie to NJ Company for Reaching Milestone
May-19-11 Job Growth in New Jersey Expands for Third Successive Month
May-18-11 Labor Commissioner Applauds Employer Occupational Safety & Health Achievements At Awards Dinner
May-17-11 Celebrating the Centennial of the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation
May-13-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Harold J. Wirths participated in the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce business strategy summit
May-11-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Presents Leadership Award to Director of Internal Audit
May-11-11 New Jersey’s UI Debit Card rated best in US
May- 05- 11 Labor Commissioner joined members of the NJ Self Insurers’ Association
May-03-11 New Jersey State Employment and Training Commission Announces New Executive Director
May-02-11New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Hosts Free Workers’ Compensation Program Seminars
Apr-28-11 Labor Commissioner Participates in Workers Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony
Apr- 27-11 NJ Labor Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Senate Budget Committee
Apr-27-11 Deputy Labor Commissioner Richard Constable Helps Announce New On-The-Job Training Initiative
Apr-26-11 Commissioner Wirths Joins Workers Memorial Day Events
Apr-18-11 Labor Department Expands Debit Card Program to Include Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance Benefits
Apr-15-11 Assistant Commissioner Aaron Fichtner Speaks to Business Leaders at NJ Chamber of Commerce Event
Apr-14-11Jobs Grow by Another 4,600 in March; Unemployment Rate at 9.3 Percent
Apr-12-11 Department of Labor and Workforce Development Launches a Virtual One-Stop Website, Jobs4Jersey, to Connect Job-seekers and Employers
Apr-07-11 Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Assembly Budget Committee
Apr-06-11 Deputy Commissioner Rich Constable Gives Remarks at Kessler Foundation Symposium
Mar-24-11 Employers Add 7,500 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate Edges Slightly to 9.2 Percent Due to Workers Re-Entering Job Market
Mar-22-11 Trenton City youth welcome Labor Commissioner to program facility
Mar-21-11 New Jersey makes filing for unemployment insurance benefits easier with expanded Web service
Mar-15-11 Timely, Labor Market Intelligence in Focused Segments - “N.J. Labor Market Views” - now Available Online
Mar-14-11 Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Deputy Commissioner Richard E. Constable III join African American Chamber of NJ for Town Hall Discussion
Mar-10-11 Final Data Shows Private Sector Employment Grew in 2010 While Public Sector Employment Declined Employment Falls in January; Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.1 Percent
Mar-04 -11 Labor Commissioner addresses Southern New Jersey Chamber at Meet the Policy Makers Event
Mar-01-11 Labor Commissioner honors leaders in business and labor
Feb- 25- 11 N J Unemployment Insurance Task Force Submits First Report to Governor Chris Christie Recommendations focus on Structural Reforms to Promote Long-Term Stability and Solvency
Feb-11-11 NJ LWD Releases Minimum Wage Advisory Commission Report
Commission Recommends Minimum Wage Remain at Current Level
Feb-01-11 New Jersey State Attorney General Paula T. Dow gives the keynote address during the opening celebration of Black History Month at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Jan-20-11 Labor Commissioner tours PSEG Nuclear Plant in Salem County
Jan-20-11 Christie Administration Awards $3.4 Million in Training Grants 79 grants will help 93 businesses upgrade workplace skills of 8,600 employees
Jan-19-11 Employment Falls in December; Unemployment Rate Edges Downward to 9.1 Percent
Dec-29-10 2011 Maximum Weekly Benefits and Taxable Wage Base Announced
Dec-15- 10 Employers Add 10,000 Jobs in November; Unemployment Rate Remains at 9.2 Percent
Nov-30-10 In New Jersey, Unemployment Insurance Claimants Will Continue to Collect Benefits After Federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program Ends December 1
Nov-24-10 Christie Administration Follows Through on Critical Reforms to New Jersey Unemployment Insurance System New Rules are Next Step in Process to Ensure Future Viability of UI System
Nov-22-10 Deputy Commissioner Constable Reaches out to Community and Faith-Based Leaders
Nov-18-10 Christie Administration invests additional $3.4 million in training grants to upgrade worker skills; Brings total investment to $6 million for training of more than 18,000 workers at more than 240 companies across the state
Nov-17-10 New Jersey Employment Increases Slightly in October; Unemployment Rate Falls to 9.2 Percent
Nov-15-10 State Seeks Applicants for $1 Million in Clean Energy Training Grants
Nov-08-10 Reduction in FLI Worker Wage Taxes Will Put $57 Million Into Economy in 2011
Nov-05-10 Chief of Staff McDermott Presents GSETA Star Awards
Oct-28-10 Department Modernizing Delivery of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Oct-26-10 Labor Commissioner Tours NJIT Enterprise Development Center
Oct-20-10 Employment Falls in September; Unemployment Rate Lower at 9.4 Percent
Oct-01-10 Commissioner Presents Workplace Safety Award to Astrolab, Inc.
Oct-01-10 Deputy Commissioner Appears as Guest on The Giblin Report Television Show
Sep-15-10 Employment Up Slightly in August; Unemployment Rate at 9.6 Percent
Sep-13-10 Christie Administration Invests $3.25 Million in Training Grants To Help More Than 190 Businesses Become More Competitive
Sep-03-10 Labor Commissioner Visits Non Profit in Sussex County Tours Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton
Aug-18-2010 Employment Drops in July; Unemployment Rate at 9.7 Percent
Aug-13-2010 McDermott Updates Burlington County Chamber On Department and Administration’s Initiatives
Aug-06-10 Labor Commissioner Kicks Off Training for Newest Class of Auto Technicians
Jul-29-10 Commissioner Applauds Success of Business and Training Partnership During Visit to South Jersey Company
Jul-23-10 Federal Legislation on Unemployment Compensation Signed; Will Save New Jersey Trust Fund $800 Million
Jul-16-10 Commissioner Joins Governor Christie In Addressing Building and Construction Trades Convention
Jul-14-10 Employment Down Slightly in June; Unemployment Rate at 9.6 Percent
Jul-09-10 Labor Commissioner Tours Bergen County Academies
Jul-01-10 No New End Date for Federal Extensions; Claimants Urged to Continue Certifying Eligibility
Jun-23-10 Blueberry Picking Season Kicks Off Agricultural Enforcement Initiatives
Jun-16-10 Employment Increased in May;Unemployment Rate Dipped to 9.7 Percent
Jun-11-2010 Commissioner Calls for Seeking Efficiencies in Workforce Development System
Jun-03-10 Commissioner Addresses Annual Firefighters Convention
May-27-10 Labor Commissioner Visits Bergen County Manufacturing Company
May-26-10 Labor Commissioner Unveils Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Free Job Training to Job Seekers
May-24-10 Harold J. Wirths Sworn In by Governor Christie As New Jersey’s 19th Commissioner of Labor
May-20- 10 Senate Confirms Wirths as Commissioner Of the State Labor Department
May-19-10 Deputy Commissioner Addresses NJBIA Labor Policy Committee Meeting
May-19-2010 New Jersey Employers Added Jobs in April; Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Apr-28-10 Acting Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before Assembly Budget Committee
Apr-21-10 Federal Legislation Sets New Final Filing Date For Federal Unemployment Compensation Programs; Does Not Provide Additional Tiers or Weeks of Benefits
Apr-15-10 Acting Commissioner Harold J. Wirths Testifies Before the Senate Budget Committee
Apr-14-10 March Employment Estimate Showed Loss of 3,100 Jobs; Unemployment Rate for the Month at 9.8 Percent
Apr-07-10 46,000 New Jerseyans Lost Unemployment Insurance Coverage
Mar-24-10 Employment Estimate Indicates Slight Job Growth in February; Unemployment Rate At 9.8 Percent
Mar-10-10 Annually Revised Data Show Employment Declined More Than Estimated in 2009; January 2010 Unemployment Rate at 9.9 Percent, Employment Declined by 9,100
Jan-20-2010 Employment Declined by 2,300 in December; Unemployment Rose to 10.1 Percent

