Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Employers in Bergen County had an average of 438,240 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $80,639, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The private industries with the most jobs in Bergen County in 2024 were Health care and social assistance (83,475), Retail trade (47,692), and Accommodation and food services (34,627), the same data shows.
EEOC Newark Area Office
The EEOC Newark Area Office (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is located at 283-299 Market Street, Suite 1703, Newark, NJ 07102. Cliffside Park is about 11 miles in a straight line from that office, or about 13 miles by road, according to distance data computed from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Population figures for Cliffside Park and Bergen County
Cliffside Park's estimated population was 26,183 on July 1, 2024, up from 25,703 at the April 2020 census base, a 1.9% change, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Bergen County's estimated population was 978,641 on July 1, 2024, up from 955,721 at the April 2020 census base, a 2.4% change, the same source shows.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Cliffside Park, NJ
Cliffside Park's thriving business district along Palisade Avenue and its proximity to New York City create a complex employment landscape for workers in this Bergen County borough. From retail establishments to professional services, employees in Cliffside Park face various workplace challenges including wage and hour violations, discrimination, and unsafe working conditions. New Jersey's strong worker protection laws provide significant remedies for employment violations, but navigating these cases requires attorneys familiar with both state labor statutes and local business practices. The borough's diverse workforce, including many who commute to NYC, often encounter unique employment issues requiring specialized legal expertise.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Cliffside Park
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Cliffside Park?
Local attorneys are familiar with the Bergen County Superior Court procedures and can efficiently handle cases without the delays often associated with out-of-area counsel. They also understand the economic factors affecting local wages and employment conditions in the greater New York metropolitan area.
New Jersey Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
New Jersey employment discrimination claims must generally be filed within 180 days under the NJLAD, though some claims may have longer periods. See our New Jersey employment & labor page for more.
What to Know About Employment & Labor in Cliffside Park
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