In New Jersey, jobs news means hiring announcements, widespread layoffs, changes to wage laws and evolving worker trends. The reporting captures shifts in the state labor market for businesses and households alike.
New Jersey's Summer Youth Work Experience Program expands to 14-year-olds and receives $1 million more than last year.
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Should state governments spend more public money on summer jobs for teens?
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Do you think the economy in your area is getting better?
The openings come as the streaming company builds a mega-studio across Eatontown and Oceanport, New Jersey.
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Should elected officials be required to publicly disclose specific medical diagnoses during extended absences from office?
Representative Tom Kean Jr. faces challenger Rebecca Bennett following a 116-day absence for medical treatment.
New Jersey residents can now apply for a paid apprenticeship program in artificial intelligence and data science.
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Do you think emergency room waits in your area are getting longer?
A Hera study finds New Jersey's average emergency department wait runs 15% above the national average.
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Should New Jersey prioritize broader veterans benefit bills over small fee waivers?
A New Jersey Assembly panel approved a bill waiving the $25 fee for one certified birth certificate for eligible veterans.
Regular subjects here include regional hiring trends, major layoffs, state-level wage adjustments and the collective bargaining landscape. Reporting spans the entire state from the urban centers to the rural communities that house the workforce. Industry-specific workforce shifts reflect how different sectors respond to broader economic cycles in the state. Seasonal volatility in the service and tourism sectors frequently dictates the pace of employment reports throughout the year.
