NJ Unemployment Claim Extension

Do you know the latest information about New Jersey, NJ unemployment claim extension? The deadline to file NJ unemployment insurance benefit is extended as of June 28, 2010 proposed legislation to extend the filing deadline for unemployment claimants to qualify for the federally-funded Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program has not been approved by Congress.

NJ unemployment claim extension states that claimants who meet all other eligibility requirements and have exhausted their regular unemployment insurance (UI) benefits with the week ending May 22, 2010 or earlier will qualify for the Tier I extension. Claimants who exhausted EUC Tier I, Tier II or Tier III benefits with the week ending May 29, 2010 or earlier will qualify for the next tier of benefits.

Claimants who exhaust their regular UI claim with the week ending of NJ unemployment claim extension, May 29, 2010 or later, or who exhaust one of the EUC extensions with the week ending June 5, 2010 or later may potentially qualify for extended benefits (EB). Claimants falling into these categories will be sent instructions by mail as to when they should certify for back weekly benefits.

The information about NJ unemployment claim extension also states that any initial UI claim filed after May 23, 2010 is not eligible for Federal Additional Compensation (FAC), which is the additional $25 weekly federal stimulus benefit. For further information about NJ unemployment insurance benefit claim extension please visit this Unemployment Benefit Extensions link to get detailed information about special filing instructions for out of state residents and for individuals with employment outside of New Jersey.

Source:  New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development