(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)Residents though, have gloomy view of state's economic health and say the nation's is worse, according to poll
(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)Residents though, have gloomy view of state's economic health and say the nation's is worse, according to poll
(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)New Jersey unemployment rate now 5.2%





On June 1, the average monthly bill for electricity will increase 3.3% to 6.9%

The U.S. economy added 517,000 new jobs in January, far more than economists forecast


223,000 new jobs were added to the US economy in December, and the unemployment rate was 3.5%

In September, the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% from 4% the prior month

Federal Reserve forecasts anemic economic growth, rising unemployment

Labor shortages persist as millions of jobs remain unfilled

Employers added about 26,000 jobs last month, with most of the gains coming from the trade, transportation and utilities sectors
NJ Spotlight NewsNJ labor department will offer in-person unemployment assistance by appointment, starting March 28

The US Supreme Court heard arguments Friday challenging Biden administration’s workplace vaccine mandates

We interviewed New Jersey Department of Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo
NJ Spotlight NewsThe state's unemployment rate went up to 7.3% in July

Lockheed Martin will be adding 400 new jobs at its Mooretown's facility within two years

NJ’s unemployment rate edged lower in April but is still well above the national rate