Antiquated Computer System Hobbled by Flood of New Jobless Claims

Governing: The unprecedented global coronavirus crisis and its economic fallout is shining a light on New Jersey’s ability to process a soaring number of unemployment claims. And the state is being forced to handle the huge demand while relying on a 40-year-old computer system.

The coronavirus outbreak has forced businesses to close, with more than 300,000 residents putting in for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, eclipsing all previous records for claims.

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