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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · 7d

NJ federal employees affected by the government #shutdown may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits. NJDOL is committed to supporting federal #furloughed workers during this time. Read the press release: ow.ly/FquY50X5gxM

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · 7d

NJDOL announced $8 million in funding through GAINS and PACE grants to boost #apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in New Jersey! 🔗 For more information or to apply: ow.ly/GOvB50X4uAA

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · 8d

If a government #shutdown occurs, federal employees in New Jersey may be eligible for support through the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL). 👉 Learn more about apply for unemployment benefits and check your eligibility here: ow.ly/Hl5J50X4t0T

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · 27d

Ready for your next career move? Mark your calendar for September 25! Join NJDOL’s #JobFair to connect directly with recruiters, or register in advance for an on-site #interview.

See the flyer for more information: ow.ly/OpQV50WVfgR

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · 29d

NJDOL and @newjerseyoag.bsky.social announced an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with video game retailer #GameStop, Inc. to help raise awareness of New Jersey's Earned Sick Leave Law among the retailer's employees.

Read the full press release here: ow.ly/2umt50WU8Gr

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Aug 20

Know your #workrights and keep your money where it belongs. Your time is valuable – and you deserve to be paid for every minute. Learn how to protect your hard-earned money. Get empowered at myworkrights.nj.gov

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Aug 11

NJDOL is committed to fostering a culture of safety and well-being for all NJ Workers, during this week and throughout the year. Join us in creating safer workplaces across the state! Check out resources for Public Safety & Occupational Safety and Health: ow.ly/CjHg50WAWgQ

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Aug 7

Discover how our state makes life's milestone moments unforgettable in NJDOL’s latest Labor Market Spotlight report. Click here to learn how Garden State hotels, caterers, wineries, and more help create opportunities for all: ow.ly/LjNr50WALnK

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Lena Simet @lenasimet.bsky.social · Aug 5

New Jersey's proposed rule codifying the ABC test is a critical step toward addressing worker misclassification - including in the platform economy, where millions are denied their rights.

@hrw.org strongly supports the rule by @njlabordept.bsky.social. Read our letter: www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jul 24

NJDOL participated in Congressman Donald Norcross’s 8th Annual Constituent Fair on July 21. Our outreach team engaged with hundreds of residents and shared information on Work Rights, FLI, Social Security Disability, Workforce Development Employment Services, and Workforce 55+ services.

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jul 15

Six years since the Task Force on Employee Misclassification's report, NJDOL stands firm on worker protection! Thanks to @GovMurphy, key laws combat misclassification & ensure fair treatment. We've reclaimed millions in wages, ensuring rightful pay. Visit MyWorkRights.nj.gov.

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jul 9

Is your employer wrongly classifying you as an independent contractor? You may be losing out on benefits. Know your #workrights.

Learn more here: MyWorkRights.NJ.gov

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jul 3

NJDOL's latest report showcases the power of Industry Partnerships in boosting NJ's business community and workforce. Discover how we're building strong public-private collaborations to create talent pipelines & strengthen our state's economic future here: ow.ly/nOag50WkB65

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jun 30

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is dedicated to protecting our workforce, strengthening our businesses, and promoting the dignity of work. View open roles at NJDOL here: ow.ly/XEBa50Q9B33
#job #jobs #career #hiring

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jun 12

You deserve to be paid at least the #minimumwage, and you may be entitled to overtime pay if you work more than 40 hours a week. Know your work rights; protect yourself from wage theft. Get empowered at myworkrights.nj.gov

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NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking for a job? Visit the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development events page for upcoming job fairs and hiring events in your area. Learn more: ow.ly/aJSg50SU1gV
#job #jobs #hiring

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · Jun 2

Every day, the NJDOL works to ensure that every New Jerseyan has access to a safe and healthy workplace, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Learn about the State’s benefits and protections for LGTBQIA+ workers here: ow.ly/V96x50S45rl

#PrideMonth #Pride

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 29

Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo visited CATA, a CARE Grant partner since 2022. CATA empowers farmworkers, reaching nearly 3,000 through outreach, 1,400 via workshops, & assisting 41 individually this year alone. Together, we're building a brighter future! 💪
Learn more: www.nj.gov/labor/resear...

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 27

NJ law allows you to earn up to 40 hours of paid sick leave. Don't work sick - take the time you've earned.

Click here to learn more about NJ’s generous ESL benefits: ow.ly/Tmcw50VZsx7

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 22

The NJDOL’s Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program celebrates workers and employers joining together to achieve good #OSH. To learn more about the Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program or to apply, click here: ow.ly/LlN650VXmzp

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 20

🎉 NJDOL celebrated 40 years of #NJYouthCorps at Liberty State Park yesterday. NJDOL Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo honored the occasion with a proclamation from Governor Phil Murphy. Since 1985, NJYC has empowered young adults through service, training, & education. Learn more: ow.ly/AZIN50VVHxh

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 15

Preliminary employment and labor force estimates for April produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show New Jersey’s total nonfarm employment increased by 4,800 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate for April was 4.8 percent. Read more:

Read more: ow.ly/fu1U50VTm9a

NJ Labor Department @njlabordept.bsky.social · May 14

Join us in empowering individuals with hearing loss! ENT doctors, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers: become a DVRS provider and help us transform lives across NJ. Register with NJ Start and apply online today! Questions? Contact "[email protected]" or 609-273-6588.

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AFT New Jersey @aftnewjersey.bsky.social · May 5

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newjerseydcf.bsky.social @newjerseydcf.bsky.social · May 1

DCF Commissioner Beyer applauds the apprenticeship initiative from the Dept. of Labor as they launch the Infant Toddler Registered Apprenticeship pilot program.

🔗 Get all the details from @njlabordept.bsky.social
www.nj.gov/labor/lwdhom...

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