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New Jersey Unemployment Phone Number: Live Person Shortcut

Thomas Maxon, CEO & Co-founder of Claimyr | last updated: 09/19/2024

Have you been dialing the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development customer service phone line 732-761-2020, 201-601-4100, or 856-507-2340 to reach a human? This guide covers how to call and reach a live human at the NJDOL. Also, we provide you with a guaranteed way to speak with an agent within a few hours.

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How to call the New Jersey Department of Labor and speak with a human using a shortcut

Use the link for a guaranteed method to reach a live New Jersey Department of Labor customer service agent. If it's too hard to call the NJDOL phone number below, you can place a NJDOL call here to guarantee you reach a human.

How can I speak to a live person at the New Jersey Department of Labor?

There are two methods to reach a live person:

  • 1.) by calling manually over and over again, get on a long hold, and then hope the call doesn't drop -- and I'll show you how to do that,
  • 2.) use a calling tool that dials for you, stays on hold, and forwards a call to your phone number when an agent is on the line. (RECOMMENDED)

For specific inquiries related to family leave, you may want to directly contact the appropriate department by referencing the New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Phone Number for more targeted assistance.

Option 1 (SLOW): call manually - time to a human rep = 2+ hours.

Below is the best way to dial through their menu faster:

Dial (732) 761-2020

  • Step 1: wait 15 seconds
  • Step 2: press 1
  • Step 3: wait 27 seconds
  • Step 4: press 2
  • Step 5: wait 16 seconds
  • Step 6: press 1
  • Step 7: wait 18 seconds
  • Step 8: press 3

At this point, the New Jersey Department of Labor will either tell you they're too busy to take your call or you'll be put on hold. But again, calling manually often is just not realistic.

For those who are seeking assistance with Medicare services, a more efficient contact method might be necessary; you can find detailed instructions on how to reach a representative quicker by visiting our guide on the Medicare Phone Number page.

Option 2 (FAST): use a call app - time to a human rep = 5-40 min.

By far the fastest option is to use software. Robots are simply better at this task than humans ever can be.

  • Step 1: head to Claimyr
  • Step 2: select the New Jersey Department of Labor line
  • Step 3: pay for Claimyr to call for you (yes it's a paid version, but it honestly works very well. You can research Claimyr before buying to be sure)
  • Step 4: kick back, relax, and wait for your phone to ring with a New Jersey Department of Labor agent on the line!

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For those dealing with tax-related issues, Claimyr also offers a direct line to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, which you can access by visiting the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Phone Number page, ensuring you get specialized help for your federal tax concerns.

New Jersey Department of Labor hours of operation

The New Jersey Department of Labor is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.

If you need assistance outside of the New Jersey Department of Labor's hours of operation, you may find the Social Security Phone Number useful for any Social Security-related inquiries.

What is the best time to call the New Jersey Department of Labor?

Do not call during these times (unless you are using Claimyr, which then you can order a callback 24/7 Monday - Sunday):

  • 👎 Monday mornings
  • 👎 After 5 pm on any day
  • 👎 Friday afternoons (as you'll likely not solve your issue until the following week)

But again, if you are using Claimyr's automated callback tool, then you will be able to place a call literally anytime during the day and get a callback soon after.

The best time to call the New Jersey Department of Labor is Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. ⚠️WARNING⚠️: please beware that you often need to dedicate an entire day to dialing over and over just to get on hold. Also, the New Jersey Department of Labor is notorious for dropping calls even when you finally do get on hold! So if you decide to start calling mid-week, due to excessive call volume, you may not be able to reach an agent until the following week or longer.

If you don't consider calling the New Jersey Department of Labor a full-time profession, consider using a calling tool such as Claimyr to guarantee a callback with an agent on the line with zero hold time.

Secure a direct line to NJDOL services and ensure you're not missing out on vital assistance with food expenses. Reach out to agents who can guide you through unemployment issues and, if you're juggling family needs, tap into additional state support with the New Jersey Snap Phone Number. By accessing this resource, you secure food assistance swiftly, rounding out the support spectrum New Jersey provides its residents. Call with confidence, knowing both lines lead to live humans ready to help with your unemployment and nutritional needs.