Access DMV

• With the New Jersey MVC web site, drivers can handle a number of services to save time over a trip to a NJ MVC location
• Many services on the NJ MVC web site will require a user ID number (which drivers can request by entering their driver’s license number and Social Security numbers)

Some actions on the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission web site do have a small service fee associated with them (which can be paid by any Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card). For drivers, the NJ MVC web site lets them fill out organ donor registration, check the wait time for a vehicle inspection, update personal information (like address), pay a New Jersey vehicle restoration fee, pay a New Jersey parking or traffic ticket (a service provided by NJ Courts), view a New Jersey driver history record, or schedule a NJ MVC road test.

Access DMV Comments

• Drivers cannot get a duplicate car title on the New Jersey MVC site
• If there are no liens on a vehicle, drivers must write to NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Special Title Unit P.O. Box 017 Trenton, NJ 08666-0017 to get a certified copy
• Must be a legal resident of the state of New Jersey

One of the most popular NJ MVC online services is license renewal, which can be done as long as the driver has the PIN that’s on the lower right corner of the NJ license renewal notice. Online renewals can only be processed two month before and two months after the month of license expiration.

More information about the New Jersey MVC

• The current slogan for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is “On the Road to Excellence”
• Any questions in regards to the Access DMV service can be directed to (609) 292-6500

The New Jersey MVC was created in 2003 to replace the Division of Motor Vehicles (also known as the DMV), increasing online security and making things easier for drivers. New Jersey has created the USA’s most secure Digital Driver License (it has over embedded security features) and has one of the top two most secure ID verification policies in America.

Primary References

1. www.accessdmv.com

MASS DUA UI Online

• Mass DUA debit cards expire 3 years after the date they were issued, and worker who need a new one will need to call Bank of America (not Mass DUA) at (855) 898-7292 to get a new one
• Massachusetts requires that workers getting unemployment benefits request benefit payments (along with certification they’re looking for work) every single week either online or over the phone
• UI benefits in Mass are taxable income, meaning the person receiving them will be responsible for paying federal and state taxes (but workers can request that taxes be withheld before the benefits are paid out)

Massachusetts workers who have become unemployed through no fault of their own (and who are able to work available for work and looking for work) can use the Mass UI web site to apply for unemployment insurance benefits, request Massachusetts unemployment benefit payment, check the status of a Massachusetts unemployment claim, plus update their phone number or address with the state of Massachusetts.

MASS DUA UI Online Comments

• For employers,the Mass Unemployment Insurance service lets them submit quarterly wage records, make employer contributions to Mass UI, respond to wage and separation information, plus view and protest benefits changes along with many additional services

How long does it take to get unemployment benefits in Massachusetts?

Once a resident applies for benefits, the Mass DUA will send a request for wage information (and reason for separation) to the employer listed on a claim. The employer will have 10 days to respond.  Mass DUA will calculate a benefit amount and send both the employee and the employer a questionnaire about detail information regarding the separation.

• Once a worker is deemed to be eligible for Massachusetts unemployment insurance, they will start receiving benefits within 7 days

To contact Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development

• Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114
• 617-626-6560

Primary References

1. www.mass.gov/dua/uionline

Compass State PA US CWIS

• The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Portal is designed for both individual residents of Pennsylvania and child abuse related organizations in Pennsylvania
• With Pennsylvania’s online Child Welfare Portal, residents can apply for state “Child Abuse History” clearance online, or file court mandated abuse reports, while organizations can manage their Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearances for employees and volunteers
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance applications are processed online, and are then available in a statewide database

An account with Pennsylvania Child Welfare services is recommended for people or organizations that need to submit child abuse reports, or file for child abuse clearances. With an online account from PACW, users can see and print prior referrals and applications, and even pay for clearances (and generate payment codes) for potential applicants.

Compass State PA US CWIS Comments

• A Business Partner Account with PA Child Welfare is for organizations require that all of their employees or volunteers obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (to make sure they have no history of child abuse)
• This is mostly for positions that will have direct contact with children in Pennsylvania. With this system, these organizations can have the application fees covered for their employees to get clearance
• Once signed up for the Business Partner Account, a company can see the results of all applications
• Anonymous child abuse reports in Pennsylvania can not be made online, but must be called in

How to report child abuse in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, people only need suspicion that a child is being harmed to file a report. Full proof is not needed to start an investigation. Anyone who has reasonable suspicion that a child in Pennsylvania is being harmed is asked to call the PA Child Line (callers can remain anonymous if they want).  Any questions about the Compass State PA US CWIS program can be directed to 877-343-0494 (Pennsylvania Child Welfare Services)

Primary references

1. www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis

Work Source WA

• The Worksource Washington web site is designed for Washington state residents to search for unemployment and file for unemployment benefits
• Washington residents can use the Worksource web site to manage appointments, prepare a cover letter and resume, store important career documents and more
• With WorksourceWa.gov, residents can learn about employment workshops and hiring events, and even find helpful tools like budgeting and career choices

Workers in Washington state who are unemployed can use Washington Workforce to begin their unemployment benefits process. There are no in-person offices to file for unemployment in Washington. Every unemployment claim in Washington must be filed online.

Some of the most basic requirement for filing for unemployment in Washington include working in the state during the past 18 months and must have been laid off or fired through no fault of their own. Washington employees who left a job on their own, who were fired for performance issues, or who are on a temporary leave of absence are not eligible to file.

Work Source WA Comments

• Washington Worksource is a partnership between local, state, and federal agencies to offer employment help through over 60 offices
• Employers can use the Washington Worksource website to find potential employees, and Washington job seekers can use the web site to help find the opportunity that’s perfect for them
• The Washington Health Plan finder is another part of Washington Worksource, and helps Washington residents find the best health care coverage for their needs

What other resources does the Washington Worksource online portal offer?

Other services and resources offered by Washington Worksource include job training and education, Washington job classified ads, resources for dislocated workers in Washington, special information for Washington residents who are veterans of the military, and resources solely for Washington farm workers.

To contact the Employment Security Department of Washington

• P.O. Box 9046, Olympia, WA 98507
• 800-318-6022

Primary references

1. www.worksource.wa.gov

File 4 UI 

• File a unemloyment claim in the state of Maine or file a weekly claim for those who have already been approved
• The service is operated by the Maine Department of Labor and the best way to file a claim is online
• When contacting the Maine Unemployment Claims Center by phone please note that Mondays are the worse times to call as many callers will face 20-30 minute wait times (the average wait time will drop significantly later in the week)

The File 4 UI service requires the residents to create a Department of Labor Portal account online before they can conduct any online service associated with unemployment benefits.  To open a Department of Labor Portal account the user must provide an email address, their social, and their 4 digit PIN number if they have received Unemployment Compensation Benefits from the Department of Labor in the past 18 months (those who are not US Citizens will need their Alien Registration Number and Expiration Date).  Those who have already registered for an online portal account should check their email to confirm their account and get started with the File 4 UI weekly claim process.  Any questions about the File 4 UI service can be directed to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Unemployment Compensation at 1-800-593-7660.

File 4 UI Comments

• Easy to use
• Do not use a false email address as the instructions to validate the account will be sent to the email provided
• The Maine Job Bank account is different from the applicants unemployment web portal account (i.e. the Job Bank login will not work on the web portal)
• When calling the Maine Unemployment Claims Center it is best to call late on a Friday afternoon to avoid a bothersome wait time

For returning File 4 UI users that have not accessed the Maine unemployment claims portal since February 4, 2015 will be forced to create a new account.  Please make sure the login information is entered correctly as 3 unsuccessful login attempts will result in the File 4 UI users being locked out of the system for 24 hours.

Primary References

1. www.file4ui.com weekly claim