New Jersey's rising unemployment makes economic future uncertain
New Jersey's labor force is growing, but its unemployment rate climbed from 3.4% in January to 4.7% in November.
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New Jersey's labor force is growing, but its unemployment rate climbed from 3.4% in January to 4.7% in November.
In January, New Jersey’s minimum wage will hit its highest rate ever: $15.13 an hour, after several years of phased in increases.
The figures come amid 11 rate hikes by the U.S central bank; a move designed to taper economic growth and curb inflation.
The figures come amid 11 rate hikes by the U.S central bank; a move designed to taper economic growth and curb inflation.
The figures come amid 11 rate hikes by the U.S central bank; a move designed to taper economic growth and curb inflation.