All Updates

Businesses can now access funding through the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development's UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant. This grant helps employers cover up to 50% of training costs for frontline employees, aiding in skill development for mid- and high-skill jobs. Individual employers can apply for up to $500,000. For details and application instructions, download and complete the Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO).

Access financial, mentoring, and technical support for your business at a Resources for Growth event at Rowan University in Cumberland County on September 27, 2024. More than 40 exhibitors will offer detailed information on a wealth of resources and programs designed to boost your business growth. Free registration is required.

Employer rate notices are now posted electronically to Employer Access (formerly TWES). The 2024-25 notice is the last that will be mailed to employers.

All employers subject to Unemployment Insurance (UI) are required by law to register on Employer Access to communicate with the Division of UI. In addition to electronic communication and rate notices, Employer Access allows you to see all information specific to your account, such as reports and payments received, any delinquent filings, and outstanding bills.

Effective August 15, 2024, all registered contractors performing public work must report certified payroll records via the New Jersey Wage Hub. This online portal ensures compliance with State labor laws, enhances worker protections, and improves wage transparency. You can register using your My New Jersey Account, submit weekly payroll records, and access user guides.

Employers with outstanding liabilities for violations of wage, benefit, or tax laws are ineligible for public contracting opportunities when they are added to the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL). Any business whose name appears on The WALL is barred from public contracting with State, county, or local governments until they pay their liabilities in full and their business name is removed from The WALL.

Businesses scheduled for posting on The WALL receive an official notification and a final opportunity to settle their liabilities for worker wages, penalties, and fees before their name is posted. The WALL is updated monthly.

Any organization seeking guidance on maintaining a lawful workplace can email the New Jersey Department of Labor at wagehour@dol.nj.gov.

Corporations with more than $10 million in taxable net income are now subject to a 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee, effective from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028. This fee is in addition to the annual Corporation Business Tax and aims to support New Jersey Transit. Public utilities and New Jersey S Corporations are exempt from this fee.

Eligible companies can receive grants worth up to $500,000 per business to relocate out-of-State, NJ-resident employees back to New Jersey. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funding is exhausted.

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The NJ Law Against Discrimination (LAD) protects employees of NJ-based employers, regardless of where they work remotely. All protected characteristics under the LAD are included.

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Contractors buying materials for affordable housing can now claim a Sales Tax exemption. Use Form ST-13 to certify tax-free purchases for qualifying projects. Keep records for potential audits. Incorrectly paid taxes? You can file for a refund within four years. Questions? Email Taxation.RegulatoryServices@treas.nj.gov.

The new Small Business Manual from the New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is designed to provide support and guidance for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This free resource offers a wealth of information on planning, launching, operating, and growing your business in New Jersey.

The manual covers essential topics such as writing a business plan, financing your business, registering with the state, obtaining licenses and certifications, navigating taxes, hiring employees, and much more.

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