New Jersey minimum wage will reach $16.48 on Jan. 1 September 29, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Most workers will receive a 56-cent increase in the wage floor, while separate rates apply to small employers, farmworkers and direct-care staff.
New Jersey Lost 1,700 Jobs in August as Unemployment Fell to 4.3% September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey lost 1,700 payroll jobs in August 2026 while unemployment fell to 4.3%, with significant differences across industries.
New Jersey Contractor Rules Approach Oct. 1 Start Amid Dispute Over Their Reach September 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey’s contractor rules take effect Oct. 1 as officials, businesses and freelancers debate the ABC test and its impact.
New Jersey lost an estimated 25,600 jobs in July August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey lost an estimated 25,600 jobs in July 2026 as unemployment fell to 4.4%, signaling a weakening labor market.
Northwest NJ Workforce Board Gets $1M Digital-Literacy Grant August 21, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Northwest New Jersey workforce board receives $1M for digital-skills training for Work First New Jersey clients in Morris, Sussex and Warren.
NJ Retirement Plan Rules Now Apply to More Employers August 11, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. More NJ employers with 10+ workers must now offer a retirement savings option or enroll in RetireReady NJ.
Mars plans to close Newark headquarters as WARN notice covers 307 jobs July 22, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. Mars will close its Newark headquarters by 2027 as a WARN notice covers 307 jobs. Hackettstown operations will remain open.
New Jersey Expands Job-Protected Family Leave Rights July 20, 2026 by Chris Connors Jr. New Jersey expands job-protected family leave, lowering eligibility thresholds and extending reinstatement rights to more workers.
New Jersey Added 2,200 Jobs as Unemployment Fell 0.1% in May June 22, 2026 by Eric Blair NJ added 2,200 jobs in May 2026 as unemployment fell 0.1%, with gains in leisure, construction and public sector hiring.
NJ Labor Department Awards $3M for Worker Rights Outreach, Including Morris County Services June 17, 2026 by Eric Blair NJ Labor Department awards $3M in grants to support worker rights outreach, paid leave assistance, and labor law education.
