New Jersey is now allowing residents qualified under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program to apply via the state. This comprises previously ineligible applicants, including the self-employed and independent contractors.
See more here: https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
New Jersey has set up a straightforward chart so you can quickly determine if you’re eligible for unemployment or sick leave:
https://www.nj.gov/labor/assets/PDFs/COVID-19%20SCENARIOS.pdf
New Jersey has instituted a filing system based on the last 4 digits of your SS#.
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/covidinstructions.shtml
New Jersey employees might be eligible to receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits while working reduced hours.
https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/calculator/index.shtml?open#parttime