The New Jersey Application For Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters is an online form that helps workers in New Jersey receive unemployment benefits faster. This application is especially useful in times of economic hardship, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to expedite the processing of unemployment claims and help New Jersey workers receive benefits on their first day of unemployment. The application can be completed in three steps and requires the following information: the applicant’s name, address, Social Security Number, and contact information; the employer’s name, address, and contact information; the reason for unemployment; and the date the applicant’s employment ended. There are two types of New Jersey Application For Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters: the standard application and the COVID-19 Expedited Application. The standard application is used for all types of unemployment claims. The COVID-19 Expedited Application is used specifically for unemployment claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic.