Business Correspondent Rhonda Schaffler brings you today's New Jersey business news.
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A new federal law is offering hope for those besieged by solicitation and scam phone calls.
New strategies to protect yourself from data breaches. That was the topic up for discussion at a cyber security symposium hosted Friday at William Paterson ...
Congress approved a resolution to repeal the rule that requires internet service providers to ask permission before collecting and selling internet browsing data.
The government may allow internet providers to sell your online browsing habits to marketers. What does that mean for your privacy? The governor hears how ...
The race to replace Christie. A Democrat leads the field in endorsements. But will it take more than money and manpower to win? Christie may ...
The Communications Workers of America union endorsed Phil Murphy for governor the same day he released his tax return for 2015.
Closing the gender pay gap. A call to override the governor's veto of an equal pay bill he says would be bad for business. A ...
BPU Board President Richard Mroz volunteered to work as presiding commissioner to reach an agreement between Verizon and South Jersey customers.
After a 40-plus day strike, Verizon and unions struck a tentative four-year agreement that sent those on strike back to work. Union members have until ...
Ahead of a ratification vote, Verizon employees are back with a contract that saves the company money. So what do union leaders say? Ahead of ...
The percentage of households with landlines and no cellphones is shrinking while wireless only households are on the rise.
Who is the "John Doe" filing a motion in court to keep the names of unindicted Bridgegate co-conspirators secret? Which legislative leader holds the cards ...
Union members from around New Jersey and politicians gathered at the State House to rally against Verizon. The company hasn't scheduled any talks since workers ...
Lawmakers try blocking Gov. Christie's move to ease firearm transport laws and make it easier for residents to obtain carry permits. No new talks, but ...
Unionized workers of Verizon launched one of the biggest strikes in recent years -- nearly 40,000 workers -- mainly in northeastern states over pay, pension, ...
As phone service goes wireless, landline workers walk. Thousands are striking to stop Verizon from cutting benefits and out-sourcing jobs. With the well of cash ...
Verizon customer service workers, installers and repairmen are prepared to strike effective Wednesday morning if Verizon doesn't agree to their contract demands, which include wage ...
Tax breaks for business. Gov. Christie says the windfall comes from turning around a deep deficit in the unemployment insurance trust fund. Irked that NJ ...
Congressman Frank Pallone has introduced the SANDY Act to improve communication for residents during emergencies.