Gig workers, self-employed cleared to collect NJ unemploymentGig workers, self-employed cleared to collect NJ unemploymentThose who are eligible and notified this week may begin to certify on Sunday.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ businesses want immunity from coronavirus lawsuitsNJ businesses want immunity from coronavirus lawsuitsThe National Federation of Independent Business says New Jersey's small businesses need protection from lawsuits in the wake of COVID-19. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Hair salons, barbers, gyms, tattoo shops feel left behind in NJHair salons, barbers, gyms, tattoo shops feel left behind in NJA number of small businesses are struggling with the discrepancies of who's allowed to slowly reopen amid COVID-19.Erin VogtErin Vogt
‘It’s a start’ — Curbside retail poses new challenge for NJ shops in pandemic‘It’s a start’ — Curbside retail poses new challenge for NJ shops in pandemicReaction is positive as Gov. Murphy signs an executive order to allow non-essential businesses to re-open next week, but only for curbside pickup for the time being. David MatthauDavid Matthau
More than 25% of NJ jobless claims filed by those over age 55More than 25% of NJ jobless claims filed by those over age 55Coronavirus-related business shutdowns and layoffs have taken a heavy toll on older workers here and elsewhere, according to AARP.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ unemployment website down Tuesday night for maintenanceNJ unemployment website down Tuesday night for maintenanceThe state's unemployment website will be unable to process initial claims Tuesday night.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ Labor Department website down amid record jobless claimsNJ Labor Department website down amid record jobless claimsMore than half a million New Jerseyans expected to claim weekly unemployment benefits starting Sunday, now need to log on Monday, instead.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Murphy’s order only delays evictions due to COVID-19, renters sayMurphy’s order only delays evictions due to COVID-19, renters sayThe NJ Tenants Organization says rent needs to be canceled and landlords need help too, during the coronavirus pandemic. Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ grocery alternatives for shoppers having trouble finding itemsNJ grocery alternatives for shoppers having trouble finding itemsThere's a number of markets selling fresh produce, dairy and meat items, either for no contact pickup or delivery in New Jersey. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Remember COBOL? No? Well, NJ really needs programmers who doRemember COBOL? No? Well, NJ really needs programmers who doAs part of the COVID-19 response, programmers who know COBOL are being called to work for the state. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Trader Joe’s, some ShopRite stores give staff Easter Sunday offTrader Joe’s, some ShopRite stores give staff Easter Sunday offAmid long hours essential staff are putting in due to COVID-19, a number of stores say they'll give staff a break April 12.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 — What’s open and closedMartin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 — What’s open and closedKing would have been 91 this year. To observe his birthday, some NJ volunteers will carry out days of service.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander