We regularly assist New Jersey workers in securing unemployment benefits, from the initial application for benefits, through the informational interviews and hearings.
New Jersey Unemployment Compensation
We regularly assist New Jersey workers in securing unemployment benefits, from the initial application for benefits, through the informational interviews and hearings. We are also available to assist workers with filing and responding to appeals, and can represent workers at the Appeal Tribunal and the Board of Review, and beyond that, if necessary.
Do you believe you have a right to unemployment compensation? It’s important to act quickly to secure your claim. An experienced New Jersey employment attorney can help you fully understand your rights to unemployment compensation.
The attorneys at Hyderally & Associates are ready to help you. They have experience working with New Jersey claims for unemployment compensation, and can review your situation to provide information and represent you in pursuing your claim. Call an experienced employment attorney in New Jersey at (973) 509-8500.
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FAQs for Unemployment Claimants
- Should I file for benefits, even if I am appealing an unemployment determination?
- Yes. Generally speaking, you should apply for benefits whenever possible, if you are unemployed, seeking work, and available for work.
- Should I file for benefits, even if I am waiting to get a decision from an appeal of an unemployment determination?
- Yes. Unless the Appeals Examiner tells you not to apply for benefits, you should apply for benefits whenever possible, if you are unemployed, seeking work, and available for work.
- What should I do to prepare for my unemployment claim or appeal?
- It can be helpful to keep all work-related documents (including text messages and emails), especially those related to:
- Your termination, hiring, schedule, and rate of pay;
- If you were forced to resign, any documents which show that you were forced you to resign;
- If you were terminated due to discrimination or retaliation, any documents reflecting the discrimination, retaliation, and the cause of the retaliation.
- It is a good idea to save documents (including notices and screenshots) of all communications to and from the Department of Labor, including:
- Monetary determination notices and supporting documentation
- Eligibility determination notices and supporting documentation
- Any questionnaires you submit to the Department of Labor
- Screenshots of every online application for benefits and confirmation that each application was received
- Do I need to get an attorney for unemployment?
- The unemployment compensation process can be complicated. Therefore, you should strongly consider getting legal advice as early as possible.
- If I quit my job, can I still get unemployment benefits?
- Maybe. You might be able to get unemployment benefits, even if you quit your job.
- For instance, in New Jersey, if you left your job for good cause attributable to the work, you might be able to get unemployment benefits. Possible examples of this include:
- If your employer cut your hours drastically,
- If you were discriminated against at work,
- If you were retaliated against, or
- If you were subjected to a hostile work environment
- Can I get unemployment even if I didn’t actually lose my job?
- Maybe. You may be able to get unemployment compensation if your employer cut your hours drastically (20% or more).
- To learn more, see here: https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/before/about/calculator/
For more information, take a look at some of our blogs related to unemployment:
https://www.employmentlit.com/2021/12/30/unemployment-appeal-may-not-be-denied-unreasonably/
For more information on unemployment claims, appeals, deadlines, and/or requesting accommodations in New Jersey or New York, please go to
New Jersey: https://www.myunemployment.nj.gov/
New York: https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment/certify-weekly-unemployment-insurance-benefits