More than 1,900 layoffs have been announced in the first month of 2026 as NJ sits at No. 3 for highest unemployment in the nation.

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.

Only California and Washington, D.C., have higher jobless rates as the New Jersey businesses continue to shed thousands of positions.

From personal job loss to statewide unemployment, a New Jersey storyteller shares insights on the tough labor market, where many are searching for stability amidst ongoing layoffs.

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

Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective December 8, 2025, New Jersey employers must report all employee separations (layoffs, terminations, resignations, or retirements) electronically through the state’s ...

The first jobs report fully under the new Trump administration showed a softening job market, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.1% in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures ...

In November, the state clocked an unemployment rate of 5.4%, up 0.2 percentage points from September, according to a ...