About Us

Whether you are a business operator, worker, job seeker, student, or person seeking or receiving benefits, the staff of the Department is here to assist you.
We want to help you succeed and we want to help New Jersey’s economy thrive. We're committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey’s skilled and productive workforce enable employers statewide to compete successfully in the world marketplace.
Rob Asaro-Angelo, Commissioner
Robert Asaro-Angelo (Uh-SAR-oh ANN-juh-lo) was nominated by Governor Phil Murphy to serve as the Commissioner of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development in January 2018.
As Commissioner, Asaro-Angelo is proud to oversee the state’s diverse services to New Jersey workers. Due in part to the innovation he has spearheaded in New Jersey, in February, 2021, Asaro-Angelo was chosen by his counterparts across the nation as the Board Chair of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) for the 2021 association year.
From 2010 – 2017, Asaro-Angelo served as Eastern Regional Representative for the U.S. Department of Labor under the Obama Administration, managing the department’s regional activities and coordinating federal initiatives on the regional, state, and local levels.
Prior to his government service, Commissioner Asaro-Angelo worked for the Laborers International Union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the Service Employees International Union Local 1115 organizing and educating public employees, construction workers and nursing home employees about government and politics.
Asaro-Angelo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Boston University and a master’s in Public Policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.
A proud, life-long New Jerseyan, he lives in Middlesex County with his family.
Paul Yuen, Deputy Commissioner
Paul Yuen was named Deputy Commissioner of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development in January 2018, with more than 30+ years of diverse experience within the department.
As Deputy Commissioner, Yuen oversees many of the department’s program areas including the Board of Review, Employment Accessibility Services, Income Security (IC), Research and Information, and Workforce Development. These programs receive funding from myriad sources including federal and state government, as well as trust funds. In addition, the program area’s under this office account for well over half of the department’s staff. Throughout his career in Labor, Yuen has worked with every program area/division in the department. In his tenure, he has served as a Senior Policy Advisor to one commissioner and four deputy commissioners.
Yuen is proud to have served as a founding member of the NJ Cooperative Disability Investigative Unit – a federal and state antifraud taskforce for the Social Security Administration and the NJ Division of Disability Determination Services.
Since 2007, Yuen has represented the department and executive leadership on the NJ Economic Development Authority’s Loan and Incentives Committees, the NJ Redevelopment Authority and the NJ Urban Enterprise Zone, the Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy and continues to play a significant role in updating the Unemployment Insurance modernization system and other modernization efforts under his purview within the department.
Yuen is a two-time graduate of Rutgers University; he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Science and Economics, and an Executive Master’s degree in Public Administration.
Julie Diaz, Chief of Staff
Julie Diaz was named Chief of Staff of the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development in January 2018, backed by a long career of service to workers in the Garden State.
As Chief of Staff, Diaz manages the day-to-day operations of the department and oversees staff responsible for procurement, legislative and regulatory affairs, communications, information technology, and administrative matters.
Her experience in political endeavors began with a grassroots campaign for then Senator Barack Obama. Diaz’s dedication to public service includes the role of Outreach Coordinator in the Office of Governor Jon Corzine, and Chief of Staff to a New Jersey State Legislator. She has also served on various coalitions and boards that promote protections for immigrants, women’s’ equality and worker protections.
From 2014 - 2018, Diaz was proud to serve as New Jersey Political Director for Local 32BJ SEIU (Service Employees International Union) – the largest property services union in the country. Her collaborative approach to outreach served her well as a strategist and principal liaison between Federal, State and local officials, as well as labor and civic organizations throughout New Jersey. This experience helped promote progressive legislation that benefited thousands of workers.
Diaz holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration from Middlesex County College.
Administrative Services and Procurement
Gary Karr, Assistant Commissioner
Administrative Services oversees facility management and maintenance, internal procurement and emergency management processes.
Employment Accessibility Services
Charyl Yarbrough, Assistant Commissioner
Finance and Accounting
Gordon Horvath, Chief Financial Officer
Finance and Accounting is responsible for the Department’s internal financial systems and support.
Human Capital Strategies
Tennille McCoy, Assistant Commissioner
Human Capital Strategies oversees departmental human resources services, equal opportunity, and the Office of Diversity and Compliance.
Income Security
Ronald Marino, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-7586
Income Security oversees public-facing services including Disability Determination Services, Fraud Prevention and Risk Management, Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance, Unemployment Insurance, and Employer Accounts.
Information Technology
Sharon Pagano, Assistant Commissioner/Chief Information Officer
Information Technology oversees the technology and systems infrastructure that services the Department.
Office of Research and Information
Lesley Hirsch, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-2643
Research and Information manages the department’s labor market and demographic research, and oversees the Office of Performance Accountability, and workforce research and analytics.
Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health
609-292-0501
The Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health enforces laws and regulations that provide for safe and healthful working conditions throughout New Jersey's public and private sector.
Wage and Hour Compliance
Joseph Petrecca, Assistant Commissioner (Wage and Hour Compliance)
609-292-2313
The Division of Wage and Hour Compliance enforces labor laws that address conditions of employment and the method and manner of payment of wages.
Workers’ Compensation
Russell Wojtenko, Jr., Director and Chief Judge
609-292-2414
Workers' compensation provides medical treatment, wage replacement and permanent disability compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses, and death benefits to dependents of workers who have died as a result of their employment.
Workforce Development
Hugh Bailey, Assistant Commissioner
609-292-2000
The Division of Workforce Development is responsible for New Jersey’s workforce services, including vocational rehabilitation services, veteran’s services, and more.
Ronald Marino, Assistant Commissioner, Income Security
Phone: 609-292-7586
Unemployment Insurance
Greg Castellani, Director
Phone: 609-292-2460
Email: Submit a message through our new online form.
Web: https://myunemployment.nj.gov/
Employer Accounts
Evelyn Rivera, Director
Phone: 609-633-6400
Email: emplacct@dol.nj.gov
Web: https://www.nj.gov/labor/ea/
Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance
Jeff Flatley, Director
Phone: 609-292-7060
Web: https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov
Disability Determination Services
Caroline M. Stout, Director
Phone: 609-920-6997
Email: njdds@dol.nj.gov
Web: https://www.nj.gov/labor/claims/dds/
Fraud Prevention & Risk Management
Phone: 609-777-4304
Web: Report Fraud
Hugh Bailey, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 609-292-2000
Workforce Development and Economic Opportunity
Phone: 609-984-9414 or 609-633-6799 (Customer Service)
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
David Free, Acting Director
Phone: 866-VR1-STOP or 609-292-5987
Email: dvradmin@dol.nj.gov
Web: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Workforce Operations and Business Services
Phone: 609-292-5834
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Business Services/Rapid Response
Phone: 609-292-4832
Web: Information for Businesses
Adult Education and Literacy
Howard Miller, Chief
Phone: 609-984-4437
Email: workforce@dol.nj.gov
Web: Adult Education and Literacy Training
Employment Services
Joseph Dombrowski, Assistant Director
Phone: 609-777-1042
Email: joseph.dombrowski@dol.nj.gov
Center for Occupational Employment Information
Phone: 609-292-6904
Email: coei_info@dol.nj.gov
Lesley Hirsch, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 609-292-2643
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Economic and Demographic Research
Chester Chinsky, Director
Phone: 609-984-2593
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Program Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
Paul Tattory, Assistant Director
Phone: 609-292-2548
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Office of Performance Accountability
Eric Pierre, Chief
Phone: 609-292-2217
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Workforce Research & Analytics
David Ramsay, Director
Phone: 609-292-0021
Email: LPA@dol.nj.gov
Howard Black, Assistant Commissioner
Phone: 609-292-0501
Russell Wojtenko, Jr., Director and Chief Judge
Phone: 609-292-2414
Workers' Compensation
Gretchen McCall, Administrative Analyst
Phone: 609-341-2033
Email: dwc@dol.nj.gov
Office of Special Compensation Funds
Melpomene Kotsines, Administrator
Phone: 609-292-0165
Email: oscf@dol.nj.gov
State Employment and Training Commission
Gary Altman, Acting Executive Director
Phone: 609-633-0605
Email: Gary.Altman@dol.nj.gov
Web: State Employment and Training Commission
State Board of Mediation (NJSBM)
Ernest Whelan, Executive Secretary
Phone: 973-648-2860
Email: Ernest.Whelan@dol.nj.gov
New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC)
Joel M. Weisblatt, Chair
Phone: 609-292-9830
Email: mail@perc.state.nj.us
Report Unemployment Insurance Fraud
You can help us protect your Unemployment Insurance funds. If you suspect someone is collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits illegally, or has used your personal information to file a fraudulent claim, please contact our agency right away. You do not have to identify yourself when you contact us. You can report fraud by phone, mail, or fax, or by using our online form.
Report Temporary Disability/Family Leave Insurance Fraud
You can help us protect your Unemployment Insurance funds. If you suspect someone is collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits illegally, please contact our agency. You do not have to identify yourself when you contact us.
Phone: 609-984-4540
Fax: 609-292-1692
Web: Report Temporary Disability or Family Leave Insurance fraud online
By Mail: Division of Temporary Disability Insurance, PO Box 387, Trenton, NJ 08625
Report Workers' Compensation Fraud
The Division of Workers' Compensation is committed to preserving the integrity of the system. You can also help! If you suspect fraudulent activity by a worker, an employer, a medical provider or an attorney with respect to a pending workers' compensation case, please contact us:
Phone: 609-292-2414
Web: Get more information about Workers' Compensation Fraud
By Mail: NJ Division of Workers' Compensation, Attn: WC Fraud Coordinator, PO Box 381, Trenton, NJ 08625-0381
Job Announcement | Issue Date | Closing Date | Division |
Auditor Accountant Trainee | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Finance & Accounting |
Employment Counselor | 06/21/2022 | 07/05/2022 | Workforce Field Services |
Employee Relations Coordinator | 06/21/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Assistant Director (SES or Unclassified) | 06/20/2022 | 07/04/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Clerk | 06/13/2022 | 06/27/2022 | Employer Accounts |
Occupational Health Consultant Trainee | 06/10/2022 | 06/24/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Administrative Analyst 4, Accounting | 06/01/2022 | 06/29/2022 | Finance & Accounting |
Employment & Training Specialist 1 | 05/31/2022 | 06/14/2022 | Workforce Development |
Special Services (TES) – (EEO Assistant) | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Employment & Training Specialist 1 | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Workforce Development |
Assistant Director, Workplace Standards | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Clerk Typist | 05/17/2022 | 05/31/2022 | Workers’ Compensations |
Unclassified Government Rep 2 (Equal Opportunity Officer) | 05/16/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Administrative Analyst 3 or Government Representative 2 | 05/05/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Business Development Rep 1 (Statewide) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (Central) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (South) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (North) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Director, Division of Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health (SES or Unclassified) | 05/04/2022 | TBD | Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health |
Deputy Director (Gov Rep 2) | 05/03/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Software Development Specialist 1 (.NET) | 04/20/2022 | TBD | Information Technology |
Software Development Specialist 1 (JAVA) | 03/31/2022 | TBD | Information Technology |
Director (SES or Gov Rep 1) | 04/19/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1, DLS | 04/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1, Bilingual SP/E | 04/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Director (SES or Unclassified) | 04/08/2022 | TBD | Disability Determination Services |
Construction Code Inspector 2, Mining | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
03/31/2022 | TBD | Division of Unemployment Insurance,(VARIOUS LOCATIONS) | |
03/29/2022 | TBD | Wage and Hour | |
Government Representative 2 – Customer Experience Administrator |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Government Representative 2 – Data & Operations Administrator/Officer |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Government Representative 2 - Product Delivery Administrator/Officer |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner | |
Assistant Commissioner (Unclassified Appointment) | 03/21/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Auditor Accountant Trainee | 03/02/2022 | TBD | Employer Accounts |
Regulatory Officer 3 | 02/17/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Director of Human Resources | 01/25/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Director, (SES or Unclassified) |
01/13/2022 | TBD | Economic and Demographic Research |
Assistant Director (SES) | 09/22/2021 | TBD | Finance & Accounting |
Intermittent Labor Clerk |
12/23/2020 |
TBD |
Unemployment Insurance |
Job Announcement | Issue Date | Closing Date | Division |
Auditor Accountant Trainee | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Finance and Accounting |
Assistant Chief, Occupational Safety | 06/27/2022 | 07/11/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Stenographic | 06/23/2022 | 07/07/2022 | Wage and Hour Division and Contract Compliance |
Principal Clerk Typist | 06/23/2022 | 07/07/2022 | Wage and Hour Division and Contract Compliance |
Employment Counselor | 06/21/2022 | 07/05/2022 | Workforce Field Services |
Employee Relations Coordinator | 06/21/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Personnel Assistant 3, Employee Relations | 06/15/2022 | 06/29/2022 | Human Capital Strategies |
Assistant Director (SES or Unclassified) | 06/20/2022 | 07/04/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Unemployment Insurance Clerk, Re-Employment Call Center | 06/13/2022 | TBD | Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance |
Unemployment Insurance Clerk | 06/13/2022 | TBD | Temporary Disability and Family Leave Insurance |
Clerk | 06/13/2022 | 06/27/2022 | Employer Accounts |
Data Entry Operator 2 | 06/10/2022 | 06/24/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Occupational Health Consultant Trainee | 06/10/2022 | 06/24/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Head Clerk | 06/09/2022 | 06/23/2022 | Workers’ Compensation |
Personnel Assistant 2 or 3 | 06/09/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Administrative Analyst 4, Accounting | 06/01/2022 | 06/29/2022 | Finance & Accounting |
Employment & Training Specialist 1 | 05/31/2022 | 06/14/2022 | Workforce Development |
Special Services (TES) – (EEO Assistant) | 05/31/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Personnel Assistant 2 | 05/27/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Head Clerk | 05/27/2022 | 06/10/2022 | Wage and Hour |
Administrative Analyst 4 | 05/23/2022 | 06/06/2022 | Wage and Hour |
Employment and Training Specialist 2 | 05/23/2022 | 06/06/2022 | Workforce Career Services |
Technician, Management Information Systems | 05/20/2022 | 06/03/2022 | Workers’ Compensation |
Technical Assistant 2, Labor | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Wage and Hour |
05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Wage and Hour | |
Senior Field Representative, Wage & Hour Compliance | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Wage and Hour |
Administrative Assistant 2 | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Office of Communication and Marketing |
Employment & Training Specialist 1 | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Workforce Development |
Assistant Director, Workplace Standards | 05/19/2022 | 06/02/2022 | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health, |
Administrative Analyst 4, IS | 05/18/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce, Career Service |
Administrative Analyst 1, IS | 05/18/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce, Career Service |
Clerk Typist | 05/17/2022 | 05/31/2022 | Workers’ Compensations |
Secretarial Assistant 1, Non-Steno | 05/17/2022 | 05/31/2022 | Workforce Career Services - Information Systems and Evaluation |
Unclassified Government Rep 2 (Equal Opportunity Officer) | 05/16/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Investigator 3 | 05/12/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Administrative Analyst 3 or Government Representative 2 | 05/05/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Business Development Rep 1 (Statewide) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (Central) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (South) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Business Development Rep 1 (North) | 05/04/2022 | 06/01/2022 | Workforce Development |
Director, Division of Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health (SES or Unclassified) | 05/04/2022 | TBD | Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health |
Deputy Director (Gov Rep 2) | 05/03/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Investigator 1 | 05/03/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Member Board of Review | 04/26/2022 | TBD | Board of Review |
Software Development Specialist 1 (.NET) | 04/20/2022 | TBD | Information Technology |
Software Development Specialist 1 (JAVA) | 03/31/2022 | TBD | Information Technology |
Director (SES or Gov Rep 1) | 04/19/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Investigator 2 | 04/18/2022 | TBD | Office of Strategic Enforcement & Compliance |
Administrative Analyst 3 | 04/18/2022 | TBD | Office of Strategic Enforcement & Compliance |
Administrative Assistant 2 | 04/18/2022 | TBD | Office of Strategic Enforcement & Compliance |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1, DLS | 04/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1, Bilingual SP/E | 04/13/2022 | 07/13/2022 | Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
Director (Unclassified) | 04/08/2022 | TBD | Disability Determination Services |
Construction Code Inspector 2, Mining | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
Construction Code Inspector 1, BPVR | 04/06/2022 | TBD | Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health |
03/29/2022 | TBD | Wage and Hour | |
Government Representative 2 – Customer Experience Administrator |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Government Representative 2 – Data & Operations Administrator/Officer |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
Government Representative 2 - Product Delivery Administrator/Officer |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner |
03/24/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner | |
03/21/2022 | TBD | Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health | |
Auditor Accountant Trainee | 03/02/2022 | TBD | Employer Accounts |
02/17/2022 | TBD | Office of the Commissioner | |
Director of Human Resources | 01/25/2022 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Assistant Field Representative | 01/18/2022 | TBD | Wage and Hour |
Director, |
01/13/2022 | TBD | Economic and Demographic Research |
Assistant Director (SES) | 09/22/2021 | TBD | Finance & Accounting |
Executive Assistant 4 | 09/14/2021 | TBD | Human Capital Strategies |
Intermittent Labor Clerk | 12/23/2020 |
TBD |
Unemployment Insurance |
Visit the Civil Service Commission's job listings page for more opportunities in other departments throughout the state.
RFQ for Agile Development: Information for Vendors
- Overview: This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJ DOL, Using Agency). The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit Quotes for agile development and human-centered design services for two discrete projects (Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Worker Experience Programs). This bidding opportunity is only available for firms on the Federal General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule Special Item Number 54151S. NJ DOL intends to issue two awards (i.e., one for each project). This RFQ document was revised to reflect updates following the first round of Technical Review. Vendors must refer to the most recent version when reviewing and responding to this RFQ. (Last updated 3/18/2022)
- Important Dates: Dates are subject to change. All times contained in the Request for Quote refer to Eastern Time. All changes will be reflected in Bid Amendments to the Request for Quote posted on Using Agency website.
- Interested parties can submit questions by MARCH 15, 2022 at 2pm ET. Read the first round of technical review responses.
- A second round of questions can be submitted by MARCH 22, 2022 at 2pm ET. Read the second round of technical review responses.
- Quote responses are due by MARCH 31, 2022 at 2pm ET.
- Required Documents: All quote submissions must include the following, along with all required documents listed in the RFQ:
- Technical Submission
- Price Submission Sheet (updated 3/18/2022)
- Program Preference Sheet (or equivalent information)
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Subcontractor Utilization Form (if applicable)
- Due Diligence Form
It is also recommended that quote submissions include the completed Confidentiality and Commitment to Defend Form.