New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development

In the past, domestic workers—a group that includes house cleaners, nannies, and care workers—have been excluded from many labor protections. New Jersey’s new Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, effective as of July 1, gives this important demographic the basic rights and benefits they deserve, including: ✔️ Payment of at least minimum wage ✔️ Protection against sexual harassment and discrimination ✔️ A written contract with their employer ✔️ More Learn more in our recent press release: https://ow.ly/Yv5h50Su3 New Jersey Attorney General's Office

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development is dedicated to protecting our workforce, strengthening our businesses, and promoting the dignity of work. View open roles at NJDOL here: • Mediator 1 – Trenton: https://ow.ly/C3Xa50Sk54l Apply by: July 7 • Auditor Accountant Trainee – Trenton: https://ow.ly/zNeR50Q8uoj Open until filled • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 – Various Locations: https://ow.ly/Sr8M50QrlRK Open until filled • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 – Deaf Language Specialist - Various Locations: https://ow.ly/c3vK50Qrm8j Open until filled • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 – Bilingual in Spanish and English - Various Locations: https://ow.ly/mpiy50QrmbP Open until filled • Employment Service Trainee – Trenton: https://ow.ly/Fq7F50QVNVM Open until filled • Construction Code Inspector 1 Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration – Trenton: https://ow.ly/FoHI50QHQP8 Open until filled • Construction Code Inspector 2, Mining (Competitive) – Trenton: https://ow.ly/NA9050QHQVv Open until filled • Senior Counsel, Uninsured Employers Fund, Division of Workers Compensation – Trenton: https://ow.ly/GR0850QHR7z Open until filled • Auditor Accountant Trainee-Trenton: https://ow.ly/yaSP50RatGw Open until filled NJDOL is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is committed to a harassment-free workplace for all employees and job applicants. See postings for full details. #job #jobs #hiring

Join the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) for a FREE 10-Hour OSHA-Authorized Outreach Training for Construction on September 4th and 6th at the Middlesex County Fire Academy. Stop by to learn more about OSHA 10 Construction regulations and gain awareness of common job-related safety and health hazards. To register, send an email to SafetyTraining@dol.nj.gov, and provide your full name, home address, phone number, and email address. 100%, in-person attendance is required on both days and no-shows will be prohibited from registering for future events. Learn more about New Jersey’s Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health regulations here: https://ow.ly/fU1I50SriGN #OSHA #OSHAtraining

Looking for a job? Visit the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development events page for upcoming job fairs and hiring events in your area. Discover exciting opportunities, connect with industry experts, and learn about open positions at these events next week: • United States Postal Service – Piscataway • United States Postal Service – Trenton • United States Postal Service - Paterson Click here for more information on these and other events: https://ow.ly/krL450SrX6j #job #jobs #hiring

Join the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) for the 95th Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program as we honor the success of employers and workers creating safer and healthier places to work. These awards provide special recognition for outstanding safety and health performance and encourage the development of programs designed to reduce and even eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses. Awards are based on the calendar year January 1 to December 31, 2023. To be eligible, businesses must be fatality-free for the last five years, fatality-free corporate-wide for the last twelve months, and have a DART or TRC rate below the industry average most recently published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To learn more about the Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program or to apply, please click here: https://ow.ly/iu6P50Srcej #OSHA #OSH #Training

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is announcing the award of just over $4.8 million in grant funding through the New Jersey Builders Utilization Initiative for Labor Diversity program (NJBUILD) to increase access to construction trades careers for women and minority groups, as well as veterans. “The NJBUILD program is designed to empower underrepresented communities by providing comprehensive training and support,” said Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo. “This program not only opens the doors to lucrative careers in construction, but also fosters diversity and inclusion in the industry, creating a more equitable and dynamic workforce.” Click here to read the full press release: https://ow.ly/zazX50Sr9Q4 #grant

A résumé is your most important job search tool. It can help you get an interview and leave a lasting impression on a potential employer. It is wise to invest your time to create a resume that meets the employer’s needs and highlights your assets. The NJDOL offers guidance to help address the issues a job seeker must consider to write an effective résumé, including: ✔ Focus on your accomplishments ✔ Highlight your strengths ✔ Use the appropriate format ✔ Address special circumstances ✔ Create and emphasize your selling points Learn more here: https://ow.ly/aVPt50Sqjbs #jobseeker #jobhunt #jobsearch #resume

Looking for a job? Visit the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development events page for upcoming job fairs and hiring events in your area. Discover exciting opportunities, connect with industry experts, and learn about open positions at these events next week: • United States Postal Service – Secaucus • Community Resource/Job Fair • New Horizons in Autism Hiring Event • Allentown, Inc. • United States Postal Service – Elizabeth • Hackensack Meridian Health Career Fair • United States Postal Service – Tom’s River • North Ward’s Public Safety Job Fair • Advance Auto Parts – North Jersey • United States Postal Service – Flemington • Somerville One-Stop – Career Café • City of East Orange Career Awareness Fair Click here for more information on these and other events: https://ow.ly/ZHHK50SmKc8 #job #jobs #hiring

Preliminary employment and labor force estimates for May produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show New Jersey’s total nonfarm employment rose by 16,500 jobs to reach a seasonally-adjusted level of 4,393,700. In addition, the State’s unemployment rate fell by a tenth of a percentage point for the second consecutive month, to 4.6 percent. Read more: https://ow.ly/zCjb50SmJtz