New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Sep 24, 2026

Access the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development here.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a state agency responsible for overseeing labor laws and regulations, as well as providing resources and support to both employers and employees in the state. They work to ensure compliance with state labor laws, promote safe working conditions, and help individuals find employment opportunities.

Agency Accounts

New Jersey Department of Labor Employer Account

Access your online accounts:

The New Jersey Department of Labor Employer Account allows you to set up and manage the following information:

  • Employer Identification Number (UI) : Your Department of Labor Employer Identification Number has a format of 0-123456789-00000. The nine digits are your Federal Employer Identification Number, and the prefix and the suffix are zeros.
  • Business Tax PIN
  • Initial Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Rate : UI tax rate assigned when the account is opened.
  • Initial Employer Disability Rate
  • Initial Employee Disability Rate
  • Initial Total Family Leave Insurance Rate
  • Employer Access Portal Authorization Code : Enter your EIN if you don't have an account number

Find out more on how to stay compliant with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development:

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