The first 4 quarters of that time frame is called the base year. When your claim is under review, we consider the earnings reported for the 5 completed quarters prior to the week your disability began. Your employer is required to report your wages to the state after each calendar quarter.

In that case, we will forward your application to our Disability During Unemployment section. If you became unemployed recently and have a need for Temporary Disability Insurance, you still may be eligible for benefits and we encourage you to apply. If you believe you are covered under the program but payroll contributions have not been made, you are still encouraged to apply as it may have been an error. If your employer is covered for Temporary Disability Insurance, they are required to set up payroll contributions for you.

workers that are not technically employees (such as properly classified independent contractors).

optional for local government, including school district employees.

Temporary Disability Insurance is available to most New Jersey workers. In order to have a valid claim for Temporary Disability Insurance, you need to have paid into the program through your employment and meet minimum gross earnings requirements. New Jersey workers are encouraged to apply.

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