Unemployment

Apply online to receive temporary income while you search for a job.

Eligibility Payment Options

Certify Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Certify for benefits for each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so.

Visit site: https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment/certify-weekly-unemployment-insurance-benefits

Explore FAQs for Unemployment Insurance Claimants

Research topics concerning unemployment insurance for claimants.

Visit site: https://dol.ny.gov/claimant-frequently-asked-questions

Unemployment

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Securely sign in to My NY.gov online services with a My NY.gov ID.

The Shared Work program allows employees to work reduced hours while collecting some unemployment benefits, saving businesses money and letting them retain their staff.

Certify for benefits for each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so.

View the payment history of your Unemployment Insurance benefits.

After you apply for UI benefits, each week, you are required to certify. File your weekly certification.

The Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board decides issues of benefit eligibility and unemployment insurance contribution liability.

Contact the Unemployment Insurance Telephone Claims Center (TCC) staff from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Research topics concerning unemployment insurance for claimants.

The Department of Labor helps collect wages owed to workers who have not received the minimum wage once they file a claim with us.

Log into your NY.Gov ID account, click 'Unemployment Services' and select 'View/Print 1099-G' to view the form.

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