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 …

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 …

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New Yorkers facing unemployment will receive a significant increase in their benefits after the state’s Department of Labor raised benefit rates by a whopping 73%.

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.

1 day ago · Application Process for New York Unemployment Applying for unemployment benefits in New York is a straightforward process that can provide crucial financial support during tough …

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 …

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, …

The Research & Statistics Division is the premier source of labor market information in the state. From wages to projections to the latest job figures, the Department of Labor has the most …

Learn about unemployment insurance benefits and how to file a claim with the New York State Department of Labor.