Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in New Jersey last week compared with the week prior.

Mikie Sherrill has taken office as governor as New Jersey faces economic hurdles. The state’s gross domestic product lags behind much of the nation.

June was a rocky month for the state’s jobs market. “New Jersey labor market numbers continue to be poor,” said Charles Steindel, former New Jersey chief economist, in his analysis for thinktank ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Jersey has opened 2026 with the state's highest unemployment rate since the COVID-19 pandemic, posing an added challenge as ...

In April, the Garden State added 4,800 jobs. The state labor department released the April jobs report May 15, based on preliminary market estimates produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New Jersey’s unemployment rate in November was the highest since the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary numbers show, as the national job market saw major signs of cooling. In November, the state clocked ...

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jersey Hired, the Garden State’s leading hyper-local job board and talent platform, today released a comprehensive summary of the latest New Jersey ...