The main number for the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is (609) 777-3200, staffed Monday through Friday from roughly 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. That line routes through an automated menu, so if you already know which program you need, the New Jersey Department of Labor phone numbers listed below for each division will get you to a live agent faster. Hearing-impaired callers can reach any division through New Jersey Relay at 7-1-1.
For general written correspondence, the administrative headquarters is at P.O. Box 110, Trenton, NJ 08625-0110.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment claims are handled through Reemployment Call Centers assigned by where you live. Agents are on the phones weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.1State of New Jersey. Call a Reemployment Call Center
- North New Jersey: (201) 601-4100
- Central New Jersey: (732) 761-2020
- South New Jersey: (856) 507-2340
- Out-of-state claimants: (888) 795-6672 (must be dialed from a phone with an out-of-state area code)
Filing at myunemployment.nj.gov is faster than calling for initial claims, weekly certifications, and payment status checks.2State of New Jersey. Division of Unemployment Insurance – How to Certify for Benefits Online
Employer Accounts
Employers with questions about unemployment tax, wage reporting, or account assessments should call the Division of Employer Accounts at (609) 633-6400.3NJ.gov. Division of Employer Accounts – Contact Us
Appeals
If your claim was denied, you have 21 calendar days from the mailing date of the determination to appeal to the Appeal Tribunal. Appeals can be filed online, in person at a local unemployment office, or by fax to (609) 292-2438, or mailed to P.O. Box 907, Trenton, NJ 08625. General questions (not appeal filings) go to appealtribunal@dol.nj.gov.4State of New Jersey. About the Appeal Tribunal
To appeal a Tribunal decision further, contact the Board of Review at (609) 292-2600 or boardofreview@dol.nj.gov, or write to P.O. Box 937, Trenton, NJ 08625-0937. You have 20 days from the mailing date of the Tribunal decision.5State of New Jersey. About the Board of Review
Temporary Disability and Family Leave
Both Temporary Disability Insurance (for non-work-related illness or injury) and Family Leave Insurance (for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member) share one main line: (609) 292-7060, weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding state holidays.6State of New Jersey. Division of Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance – Contact Us
If you’re collecting either benefit while also unemployed, use (609) 292-3349 or (609) 292-3842. The TDD line is (609) 292-8319. Claims can be filed at myleavebenefits.nj.gov.
Wage and Hour Complaints
If your employer hasn’t paid you correctly or is violating minimum wage or overtime rules, call the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at (609) 292-2305. Prevailing wage questions for public works projects go to a separate line at (609) 292-2259.7NJ.gov. Wage and Hour Compliance – Contact Us
Non-sensitive inquiries can be emailed to wage.hour@dol.nj.gov, but don’t include Social Security numbers or similar information in email. Written complaints can be mailed to P.O. Box 389, Trenton, NJ 08625-0389.
Workplace Safety for Public Employees
The Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) program covers state and local government workers only. The NJDOL handles safety hazards; the New Jersey Department of Health handles health hazards.8NJ Department of Health. PEOSH Complaint – Instructions and Forms To report a safety concern, call (609) 292-7036 or email peosha@dol.nj.gov.
Public employers reporting a work-related fatality (within 8 hours) or an in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye (within 24 hours) should use the PEOSH 24-hour hotline at (800) 624-1644.9NJ.gov. Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
PEOSH does not cover private-sector employees. If you work for a private employer, federal OSHA handles your complaint.10Occupational Safety and Health Administration. State Plan – Frequently Asked Questions
Workers’ Compensation
For questions about filing a claim petition, checking a case status, or understanding benefits, call the Division of Workers’ Compensation at (609) 292-2515. Documents can be mailed to P.O. Box 381, Trenton, NJ 08625-0381.11NJ.gov. Workers’ Compensation – Contact Us
If you were injured while working for an employer without workers’ compensation insurance, the Uninsured Employers Fund may still pay benefits. Call the Office of Special Compensation Funds at (609) 292-6020. To report an employer for lacking required coverage, call (609) 292-0165 or email oscf@dol.nj.gov.
When the NJDOL Isn’t the Right Agency
Some workplace issues fall outside state jurisdiction. Federal minimum wage and overtime complaints under the Fair Labor Standards Act go to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243, weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM local time.12U.S. Department of Labor. Contact Us Workplace discrimination complaints based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, and other protected characteristics go to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-800-669-4000.13U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 4 Ways to Contact the EEOC Union activity and unfair labor practice charges are handled by the National Labor Relations Board at 1-844-762-6572.14National Labor Relations Board. Contact Us
Online Portals and Calling Tips
For routine transactions, the NJDOL’s online portals are faster than any phone line:
- Unemployment claims and weekly certifications: myunemployment.nj.gov
- Temporary disability and family leave claims: myleavebenefits.nj.gov
- Employer tax filings and account management: nj.gov/labor/ea
The full department site at nj.gov/labor links to every division, local One-Stop Career Centers, and program FAQs.15State of New Jersey. Department of Labor and Workforce Development Phone wait times are worst on Mondays and the day after any holiday. Mid-week in the early afternoon is usually the shortest hold.