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NJ Labor Department Speeds Up Mandatory Review of Unemployment Claims at End of Benefit Year        

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Trenton NJ, The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has good news for all claimants about to reach the one-year mark since they filed for unemployment: They do not need to file a new claim.    

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Professional and Occupational Licenses for Illegal Immigrants , What Could Go Wrong With That ?

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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2455), which prohibits lawful presence in the United States as a qualification to obtain a professional or occupational license, provided that the applicant meets all other requirements for licensure. The bill impacts the roughly 500,000 undocumented residents in New Jersey, who will now be eligible for professional licenses such as nursing, counseling and cosmetology.

“New Jersey is stronger when everyone is given the opportunity to contribute and everyone is given a chance to live their American Dream,” said Governor Murphy. “This law sends a simple, powerful message that immigration status can no longer be used as an excuse to discriminate among equally educated, trained, and qualified individuals. As we look toward our shared economic future, we must ensure that no one is left behind and everyone who puts forward the effort can succeed.”

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Time to New Jersey to Replace Department Of Labor Commissioner after Weeks-long Unemployment Backlog

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TRENTON NJ, Governor Phil Murphy extended his executive order by another 30 days yesterday. Residents have been waiting two months for their unemployment checks, they cant wait another 30 days. We need to fix the system now or start opening our state.

Assemblyman Kevin J. Rooney is calling on Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo to resign if he can’t fix the unemployment backlog. Rooney has heard complaints for weeks from frustrated constituents about delays, backlogs and a generally unresponsive unemployment system.

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