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Excluded Workers Fund
Financial Support
The Excluded Workers Fund (EWF) provides financial help to New Yorkers who lost income during the COVID-19 pandemic and were left out of various federal relief programs.
Your Information Is Protected
Documents submitted to the DOL as part of the EWF application, including those from employers, are not public records and will be used for the sole purpose of EWF benefits administration.
Local Assistance
New York State Department of Labor has partnered with over 60 Community-Based Organizations to assist individuals who intend on submitting an application to the Excluded Workers Fund.
Breaking Down Barriers to Employment
Resources to Make the Transition Easier
Get tips and information about New York State resources that will help break down barriers to employment and make the transition back to work easier.
Working to Ensure an Even Playing Field for Workers and Businesses Protecting New York's Workforce
Employment Statistics and Labor Data
Latest Jobs, Unemployment and Regional Market Data
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 current and accurate labor market information available.
Paid Sick Leave
Governor Cuomo enacted a law that provides benefits - including sick leave, paid family leave, and disability benefits - to New York employees impacted by the mandatory or precautionary orders of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. If your employer does not comply with this law, you have the right to file a complaint.
Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations and Vaccine Recovery Time
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