Partial Unemployment Update: As of January 18, 2021, New York State has modified the rules for partial unemployment eligibility so that New Yorkers can take on part-time work without losing disproportionate unemployment and pandemic benefits. For information on how this impacts weekly certifications and guidance for claiming partial benefits, refer to the Partial Unemployment Eligibility web page, social media platforms, and emails and text messages sent directly to claimants.

Update: The federal government has extended the federal unemployment benefit programs available through the CARES Act for an additional 11 weeks. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) will be available through March 14, 2021, with qualified claimants’ benefits fully phasing out by April 11, 2021. Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits will resume with $300 weekly payments until March 14, 2021. For more information, see the Continued Assistance Act FAQs.  

To receive these extended federal benefits, continue to certify weekly while unemployed. To allow your fellow New Yorkers to reach NYS DOL representatives about regular matters, please do not call to inquire about the federal program extensions at this time. As we receive additional guidance on the federal programs from US DOL, we will provide updates on our website, social media platforms, and directly via emails and texts. 

1099-G Update: By the end of January, New Yorkers who received unemployment or pandemic benefits in 2020 will be able to view and print their 1099-G tax forms through NYS DOL’s website. Please note that tax form 1099-G will only be mailed upon request. To request your form by mail, call 888-209-8124 after we announce the 1099-G tax forms are available. See more information about form 1099-G.

Report Fraud: NYS DOL is working aggressively to identify and prevent Unemployment Insurance (UI) fraud. If you receive a letter from NYS DOL about unemployment benefits that you have not filed for, you could be a victim of UI fraud. If you think you are a victim of UI fraud or believe you know someone who is committing fraud, please report this at on.ny.gov/uifraud.

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