Work & business

In the US, Title VII requires employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices, such as Sabbath observance, unless it causes undue hardship. The EEOC's fact sheet explains the rules and how to file a charge. This is general information, not legal advice; for your situation, speak with an employment lawyer or the EEOC.

Sources: U.S. EEOC: Fact Sheet: Religious Accommodations in the Workplace - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · U.S. EEOC: Religious Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · checked 2026-11-07

A basic listing on JRA is free. Use the List your business page or the Suggest / Add button; requests are reviewed before anything goes live.

Source: Jewish Research Advisory: List your business · checked 2026-11-07

Open the listing and tap "Suggest a fix", or email the address on the List your business page. Corrections are reviewed before anything changes.

Source: Jewish Research Advisory: List your business · checked 2026-11-07

The JRA Job portal lists current openings with filters for remote or on-site, hours, frum/Orthodox employers only, and an option to include institutions with Jewish roots. "Shabbos-observant" is shown only when the posting itself says so.

Source: Jewish Research Advisory: Jobs · checked 2026-11-07

Businesses that want more visibility can ask for a Featured listing: shown first in its category with a "Featured" badge, $29 per month (pricing may change). The basic listing stays free.

Source: Jewish Research Advisory: List your business · checked 2026-11-07

CareerOneStop, from the U.S. Department of Labor, helps you find training programs, local American Job Centers and job listings.

Source: CareerOneStop: Careers and Career Information · checked 2026-11-07

The U.S. Small Business Administration has step-by-step guides on planning, funding and registering a business.

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration: Free small business counseling & local mentoring -Small Business Administration · checked 2026-11-07

Small Business Development Centers give one-on-one business advising and training. America's SBDC can help you find the center nearest you.

Source: America's SBDC: Home page · checked 2026-11-07

Agudath Israel of America runs PCS (Professional Career Services) and the COPE Institute, which offer career training, counseling and direct job placement for the frum community, with offices in Brooklyn and Lakewood.

Sources: Agudath Israel of America: Employment & Training Divisions · PCS (Professional Career Services): PCS · checked 2026-11-07

NYC Workforce1 Career Centers offer free job search help, training and recruitment events.

Source: NYC Small Business Services: Careers - SBS · checked 2026-11-07

New York unemployment insurance claims are filed with the NYS Department of Labor, online or by phone.

Source: NYS Department of Labor: Unemployment services · checked 2026-11-07

New Jersey unemployment claims are filed online with the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Source: NJ Department of Labor: Division of Unemployment Insurance · checked 2026-11-07

Grow with Google offers Career Certificates in fields like IT support, data analytics and project management, with financial aid available.

Source: Grow with Google: Online Certificates for Job-Ready Skills · checked 2026-11-07

The IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center explains filing, estimated payments and deductions for business owners.

Source: IRS: Small Businesses Self-Employed - Internal Revenue Service · checked 2026-11-07