New Jersey requires employers to report every employee separation to the state’s Department of Labor (NJDOL) under New Jersey Public Law, Chapter 120 (S2357). As discussed in a prior GT Alert, lawmakers adopted the mandate in 2023. However, the state paused implementation while it built the reporting system. The Division of Unemployment Insurance Employer Response Portal is now live.
New Jersey employers must report employee separations through the portal within seven days of a worker’s separation, whether due to layoff, termination, resignation, or retirement. Employers should not wait for the former worker to file an unemployment claim, as the NJDOL has stated it uses employer-reported data to expedite unemployment benefits decisions and reduce delays. Company personnel who are involved with unemployment claims should be aware of the reporting deadline and have portal access.