New Jersey has the fifth-highest unemployment rate in the country, trailing Nevada, New York, New Mexico and California, and tied with Hawaii at 7.3%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers will no longer receive a supplemental payment of $300 a week on top of their regular benefits after Sept.

Is NJ still paying 300 unemployment?

Payments for the $300 weekly payment will continue until early September for a total of 25 weeks and eligible claimants – those getting at least $1 from state and federal unemployment programs – can get a maximum of $7,500 if they qualify for all weeks covered in this new extension.

Does regular unemployment get extra $300?

The American Rescue Plan offers the extra $300 a week through Labor Day to all recipients of unemployment benefits.

What is the out of State number for NJ unemployment?

North New Jersey: 201-601-4100 Central New Jersey: 732-761-2020 South New Jersey: 856-507-2340 Out-of-state claims: 888-795-6672 (you must call from a phone with an out-of-state area code) New Jersey Relay: 7-1-1

Are there any delays in receiving unemployment benefits in New Jersey?

We do not anticipate delays in providing these benefits to most claimants. The NJ DOL has implemented the 25 week extension of benefits to the PEUC and PUA programs. Anyone currently collecting unemployment in any amount will also receive the $300 FPUC supplemental benefit.

Where do I send my unemployment claim in NJ?

Division of Unemployment Insurance, Customer Service Office New Jersey Department of Labor PO Box 058 Trenton, NJ 08625-0058

When will unemployment benefits be extended in New Jersey under ARPA?

Under President Biden’s $1.9 trillion federal coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan ( ARPA ), enhanced unemployment benefits will be extended until September 6th. This would be the week ending September 4th, 2021 in New Jersey.