Unemployment Insurance
Benefits are payable to workers who lose their jobs or who are working less than full time because of a lack of full-time work and who meet the eligibility requirements of the law.
If you become totally or partially unemployed, file a claim for unemployment insurance benefits as soon as possible. The easiest, quickest way is to file online at myunemployment.nj.gov. You can also file a claim over the phone by contacting our Reemployment Call Centers at one of these numbers listed below. Note, if you were a maritime employee in the last 18 months or live outside of the United States, you must file your claim over the phone. Be prepared to have information about yourself, your employer and your work history available when filing your claim.
- Cumberland Call Center 856-507-2340
- Union City Call Center 201-601-4100
- Freehold Call Center 732-761-2020
- Out of State 1-888-795-6672
Disability Insurance
Benefits are payable to New Jersey workers who suffer a non-work-related illness, injury, or other medical condition that prevents them from working. Temporary disability insurance coverage includes new and expecting mothers during their final weeks of pregnancy and recovery. If you become disabled and wish to apply for disability benefits, start by asking whether your employer participates in the state disability insurance plan or has a private insurance plan.
See attached poster for more information.