James Beach

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Jim Beach (D-Camden) and Fred Madden (D-Gloucester, Camden) that would prohibit an employer or an employer’s agent, representative or designee from advertising a job vacancy that disqualifies unemployed individuals from applying was signed into law today.

“For the countless residents who lost their jobs through no fault of their own, these ads just add insult to injury, especially when they see an opening for which they would be a perfect fit,” said Beach. “Businesses that make it a point to exclude the unemployed from consideration are not only passing up on the chance to attract qualified candidates, but are only making the employment picture worse for the entire state.”

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden (D-Gloucester, Camden) and Jim Beach (D-Camden) that would help extend unemployment benefits for jobless residents was approved today by the full Senate.

“Changing the trigger for unemployment benefits will help those who have fallen on hard times continue to provide a home, food, and other essentials for their families. While more certainly needs to be done to create jobs and economic growth, this measure is a good step forward in aiding the unemployed,” said Madden.

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden (D-Gloucester, Camden) and Jim Beach (D-Camden) that would help extend unemployment benefits for jobless residents has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee.

“While we are doing everything we can to create jobs and economic growth in New Jersey, the stubborn fact remains that far too many people are currently unemployed and coming very close to having their final lifeline cut,” said Madden. “By changing the trigger for unemployment benefits, we are helping people pay their mortgage and keep putting food on the table while they look for a job.”