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Get Unemployment Assistance
Apply for unemployment benefits to receive temporary income while you look for a new job.
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.
Get 1099-G Unemployment Compensation Form, opens in new window
The 1099-G tax form is available for New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits. It must be included with your tax filing.
All Unemployment
Apply for unemployment benefits to receive temporary income while you look for a new job.
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 Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so.
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.
The Unemployment Insurance (UI) Appeal Board decides issues of benefit eligibility and unemployment insurance contribution liability.
Contact the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Telephone Claims Center (TCC) staff Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore frequently asked questions for Unemployment Insurance (UI) 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.
The 1099-G tax form is available for New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits. It must be included with your tax filing.
Learn more about accessing Unemployment Insurance (UI) data.