Apply for Unemployment Benefits
File a claim to receive temporary income while you look for a new job.
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Certify Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits, opens in new window
Certify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so.
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Check Unemployment Insurance Payment History, opens in new window
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.
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Benefits, Social Programs, Unemployment, Unemployment
Apply for Unemployment Benefits
File a claim to receive temporary income while you look for a new job.
Benefits, Business, Low-Income, Personal, State Employees, Technology, Update My Information
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Benefits, Business, Business, Low-Income, Personal, State Employees, Technology, Update My Information
Log In to NY.Gov ID
Use NY.Gov ID to access online services.
Business, Employers, Programs/Incentives, Unemployment
Apply for the Shared Work Program , opens in new window
The Shared Work program allows employees to work reduced hours while collecting some unemployment benefits.
Programs, Unemployment, Unemployment
Certify Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits , opens in new window
Certify for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so.
Benefits, Unemployment
Check Unemployment Insurance Payment History , opens in new window
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.
Appeals, Unemployment, Unemployment
Contact the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board , opens in new window
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Appeal Board decides issues of benefit eligibility and unemployment insurance contribution liability.
Benefits, Unemployment
Contact the Unemployment Insurance Telephone Claims Center , opens in new window
Contact the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Telephone Claims Center (TCC) staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Benefits, Employment, Unemployment
File a Claim for Unpaid Wages and Wage Supplements , opens in new window
The Department of Labor helps collect wages owed to workers who have not received the minimum wage once they file a claim with us.
Programs, Unemployment, Unemployment
Frequently Asked Questions for Unemployment Insurance Claimants , opens in new window
Explore frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants.