NJ Labor Department

Official Twitter account of the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Opportunity. Stability. Dignity.

[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @NewJerseyDEP]

This summer, extreme heat events will pose significant risks for older New Jerseyans.

To find out how we can better protect them, join the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience and AARP New Jersey for Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Older Adults on August 12, 2026 from 11:00 am– 12:00 pm.

This webinar will bring together experts and practitioners to discuss strategies, resources, and policies that can help safeguard our older adults during dangerous heat events.

Learn more and register: https://t.co/sCzIg6ZOUs

#HeatWebinarWednesdays #ExtremeHeat #ClimateResilience #PublicHealth #NJClimate

[Attorney General Jennifer Davenport @NewJerseyOAG]

Corporate wrongdoers shouldn’t be able to pad their profits by cutting corners and misclassifying workers.

Together with @NJLaborDept, we’re making STG Logistics pay back millions to truck drivers hurt by its illegal practices.

https://t.co/QCYcUusYp2

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

NJDOL and @NewJerseyOAG reached a settlement of more than $2.77M with STG Logistics Inc., STG Drayage, and other subsidiaries after finding the shipping and logistics companies treated employee drivers as “independent contractors." Read the press release: https://t.co/EMiZRV7FBL

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

"Here’s our commitment as the NJDOL—at least as long as I’m around: We will enforce the law, protect workers, and hold bad actors accountable. And we’ll do it with you transparently, fairly, accessibly, and with our eyes and ears open." - Acting Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Preliminary employment and labor force estimates for June produced by @BLS_govshow NJ payrolls decreased by 300 over the month, to reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,387,100 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate for June was 4.5%. Read more: https://t.co/zjWXJcs0MR

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Acting Commissioner Jarvis joined the New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council conference to talk enforcement, apprenticeships, and the future of NJ’s workforce.

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Acting Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis was honored to join @LaborLoungePod with @anthonyabrantes (@EASCarpenters) and Cyndie Williams (@cct_network) to talk about the future of work in New Jersey!🎧Listen now: Spotify: https://t.co/M4UxVWkIt2 /
YouTube: https://t.co/5a7tmvNdSP

[NJDOH @NJDeptofHealth]

#ExtremeHeat is dangerous. Look out for one another, especially older adults, infants, young children, people with chronic health conditions, and those without air conditioning. If someone is unconscious or in distress, call 911 immediately. https://t.co/DUg0oD1UBM #HealthierNJ

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Wishing all New Jersey workers, job seekers, and employers a Happy #IndependenceDay. Today we celebrate the freedoms that 250 years of workers helped build and protect. From all of us at NJDOL, have a safe and joyful 4th of July!

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Civil service employees: NJDOL Communications & Marketing is hiring!

Seeking:
🎥 Video editing skills
🗣️ Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication
📱 Social media/digital storytelling

Don't need all skills to apply!

Learn more: https://t.co/aZuNB0GoGG

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Outdoor public workers face serious health risks in hot weather. PEOSH Alert #41 breaks down how to recognize the warning signs of heat illness & steps employers can take to keep workers safe, including hydration, rest breaks, shade, & monitoring: https://t.co/Sp5ubCSulD

[NJHumanServices @NJDHS]

♨️🌡️ Extreme heat can create challenges for people with disabilities. Be prepared before an emergency. NJ's #RegisterReady lets people with disabilities voluntarily share information with local emergency planners.
📱 Call 2-1-1
🔗‍Visit https://t.co/t5jWFiig5z.
@ReadyNJ
@NJGov

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

@ReadyNJ has issued an Extreme Heat Briefing as dangerous temperatures build across the state. Heat indices are forecast to hit 105-111°F Wed through Sat.
Text your ZIP code to 898211 to receive emergency alerts. Learn how to stay safe: https://t.co/mtFvYubcfD

[NJOEM🇺🇸 @ReadyNJ]

Extreme heat can be dangerous. Stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and check on family, friends, and neighbors. If you need a place to cool off, contact NJ 2-1-1 or visit https://t.co/YRlVm6zV3z to find a Cooling Center near you. #ReadyNJ

[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection @NewJerseyDEP]

This summer, extreme heat events will pose significant risks for the youth of New Jersey.

To find out how we can better protect them, join the NJ Interagency Council on Climate Resilience and Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey for Extreme Heat and Protecting New Jersey’s Children and Teens on July 22, 2026 from 11:00 am– 12:00 pm.

This webinar will bring together experts and practitioners to discuss strategies, resources, and policies that can help safeguard our youth during dangerous heat events.

Learn more and register here: https://t.co/uKYJ50sdf7

#ExtremeHeat #ClimateResilience #PublicHealth #NJClimate

[Governor Mikie Sherrill @GovSherrillNJ]

Tomorrow, New Jersey hosts another World Cup match.

If you're heading to the match, leave the driving to NJ TRANSIT – it’s the safest and most efficient way to travel.

Before you head out, subscribe to WORLDCUPNJ in the Public Safety by Everbridge app for the latest travel, event, and safety updates.

[New Jersey Reentry Corporation @NJ_Reentry]

Honored to join Executive Secretary-Treasurer Bill Sproule, @NJLaborDept Commissioner Kevin Jarvis, and the 246 graduates of the Class of 2026 at the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ graduation. The Carpenters Technical Centers exemplify excellence in specialized, skill-based training, preparing a highly skilled workforce that will strengthen New Jersey’s economy for years to come. Congratulations to the entire Class of 2026!
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@EASCarpenters

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

⚽ Cheering on an amazing match today! To hospitality and service workers making the magic happen: you deserve fair wages and safe conditions. Questions? Visit https://t.co/r8VPr8vsdo. #WorldCup #WorldCup26 #KnowYourRights

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

🌟 May the best team win today! A reminder that great events happen because of great workers. ALL workers in NJ are protected—no exceptions. Info at https://t.co/r8VPr8vsdo.

#FIFA #WorldCup26 #GameDay

[NJ Labor Department @NJLaborDept]

Preliminary employment and labor force estimates for May produced by @BLS_gov show NJ payrolls increased by 2,200 over the month, to reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,388,200 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate for May was 4.7%. Read more: https://t.co/BF05KduNMD