The New York State Department of Labor offers a number of no-cost services to help businesses of all sizes, including listing open positions, finding candidates, obtaining business tax credits, …

If you are not a Shared Work participant, and you need to file a new claim, please go to unemployment.labor.ny.gov to file your first claim for unemployment insurance benefits.

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL or NYSDOL) is the department of the New York state government that enforces labor law and administers unemployment benefits. [1][2]

Oct 1, 2025 · You can file a claim for UI if you worked in New York State within the past 18 months but are now unemployed. Once your claim is approved, you can get up to 26 weeks of …

New Unemployment Insurance claims filed on and after June 28, 2021 will include an unpaid waiting week. Claimants will not receive payment for the first full week of a claim but must still …

To combat and stop unemployment insurance (UI) fraud and identity theft, we work actively alongside local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, government agencies, claimants, …

Keeping New York's workforce safe is the highest priority. This division oversees 11 safety programs and offers safety and health information to employees and employers.

We are ready to answer your call and help with filing a new UI claim, giving updates on a new or existing UI claim or if you have a specific questions about your claim.

We use this time to review and process your claim for benefits. You will not receive benefits during this period. This is why you may see your claim status as “pending.” New Yorkers who …

For a complete record of your Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments, sign in to your Department of Labor (DOL) account or call (888) 581-5812.