Access financial, mentoring, and technical support for your business at a Resources for Growth event at Rowan University in Cumberland County on September 27, 2024. More than 40 exhibitors will offer detailed information on a wealth of resources and programs designed to boost your business growth. Free registration is required.

Businesses can now access funding through the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development's UPSKILL: NJ Incumbent Worker Training Grant. This grant helps employers cover up to 50% of training costs for frontline employees, aiding in skill development for mid- and high-skill jobs. Individual employers can apply for up to $500,000. For details and application instructions, download and complete the Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO).

Solar, construction, engineering, and environmental services businesses can use a new website to identify solar energy projects that are eligible for incentive programs. "Landfill to Solar" offers a step-by-step guide to locate potential project sites in your community and find funding opportunities.

Contaminated Site Remediation and Redevelopment (CSRR) has issued new guidance on selecting media types (Soils Only, GW Only, or Mixed Media) for remedial phase document submissions. Choosing the correct option is crucial for compliance and avoids delays. For questions, contact the Bureau of Inspection & Review at SRPBIR@dep.nj.gov.

Employer rate notices are now posted electronically to Employer Access (formerly TWES). The 2024-25 notice is the last that will be mailed to employers.

All employers subject to Unemployment Insurance (UI) are required by law to register on Employer Access to communicate with the Division of UI. In addition to electronic communication and rate notices, Employer Access allows you to see all information specific to your account, such as reports and payments received, any delinquent filings, and outstanding bills.

Effective August 15, 2024, all registered contractors performing public work must report certified payroll records via the New Jersey Wage Hub. This online portal ensures compliance with State labor laws, enhances worker protections, and improves wage transparency. You can register using your My New Jersey Account, submit weekly payroll records, and access user guides.

Employers with outstanding liabilities for violations of wage, benefit, or tax laws are ineligible for public contracting opportunities when they are added to the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The WALL). Any business whose name appears on The WALL is barred from public contracting with State, county, or local governments until they pay their liabilities in full and their business name is removed from The WALL.

Businesses scheduled for posting on The WALL receive an official notification and a final opportunity to settle their liabilities for worker wages, penalties, and fees before their name is posted. The WALL is updated monthly.

Any organization seeking guidance on maintaining a lawful workplace can email the New Jersey Department of Labor at wagehour@dol.nj.gov.

Corporations with more than $10 million in taxable net income are now subject to a 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee, effective from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028. This fee is in addition to the annual Corporation Business Tax and aims to support New Jersey Transit. Public utilities and New Jersey S Corporations are exempt from this fee.

Small-scale developers can apply for grants of up to $250,000 for pre-development soft costs through the Emerging Developers Grant pilot program. Developers who have completed between two and five commercial or mixed-use properties of a similar scope may be eligible. Interested developers can take an eligibility assessment to determine if they qualify. 

Applications are now open and will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.