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Employment Data Update

NYSDOL uses data provided under a cooperative agreement with our regulator, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), to produce our monthly employment reports. NYSDOL was unable to produce these reports  during the federal shutdown because the Bureau of Labor Statistics within USDOL was closed. NYSDOL is monitoring communications from USDOL as the federal government reopens and will provide updated data once released.

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November 2025
  • Veteran Services: Veterans are entitled to priority services for New York State employment and training programs. Find out more about how DOL helps former servicemembers.
  • New Maximum Benefit Rate: Starting this month the maximum benefit rate for unemployed workers in NY increases from $504 to $869.

  • Workforce Scheduler: Customers can more easily manage upcoming appointments and connect with NYSDOL with the Workforce Scheduler, a new self-service website to help customers better manage access to the wide range of no-cost career services offered by the Department.

     

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