5 States with the Highest Unemployment Rates

4. New Jersey

Unemployment Rate: 4.2%

On October 13, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced the receipt of a federal grant of over $11.25 million to further improve its Unemployment Insurance systems. This funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor, will be used to introduce new features to streamline the claims process which will enable claimants to access, manage, and resolve initial applications, weekly certifications, and identity verification issues online. These improvements seek to address delays that commonly occur at the beginning of the claims process, ensuring that workers receive their benefits in a more timely manner.