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Post-Federal Shutdown Updates
Unemployment Benefit Repayments:

If you are a federal employee who was impacted by the recent federal shutdown and filed an Unemployment Insurance claim in New York, please be advised of the following information:

As the Federal shutdown has come to an end, federal agencies have started to issue retroactive pay to furloughed and excepted employees. The New York State Department of Labor will be sending questionnaires to affected claimants in the coming weeks. These questionnaires will ask you to clarify certain information about your claim, and the back pay that you may have received. Please do not send any reimbursements for any benefits that you have received until you get a determination letter instructing you to do so. Any payments received prior to your determination letter being issued cannot be processed and will not be applied to your account.

If you have any questions, you may contact the telephone claims center at 888-209-8124 to speak with a representative.

Employment Data Update:

The calendar for the release of jobs and unemployment rate data is set by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We have not received the calendar for 2026, but will update the website when it becomes available.

February 2026 What You Need to Know

Where is my 1099-G?

New Yorkers who received unemployment benefits in calendar year 2025 will need to submit a 1099-G form with their tax filing for the 2025 calendar year. 1099-G forms will automatically be mailed to individuals who were paid benefits in 2025. Customers can also view and print their 1099-G online.

Learn More about 1099-G

Extreme Winter Weather

Winter is here. NYSDOL has released comprehensive guidance to help employers protect outdoor workers when the temperatures drop. This initiative builds on NYSDOL’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of outdoor workers during extreme weather events.

Keep Workers Safe

Supporting Workers and Businesses Our Services

Workers Rights

NYSDOL defends all New Yorkers from illness, injury, and injustice. We provide education, consultation, and enforcement services to keep workers safe and help businesses achieve compliance with New York State Labor Laws.

Worker Protection

Career Services

We aim to strengthen the economy by providing barrier-free access to programs and services for adults, dislocated workers, youth, and special populations. We can help you find a registered apprenticeship program, career center, or information about exciting career opportunities.

Career Services

Unemployment Services

At NYSDOL, we are committed to supporting New Yorkers by helping workers and businesses navigate the unemployment services process. Unemployment Insurance helps eligible workers who lost their job through no fault of their own with weekly payments to offset the loss of income while they look for a new job.

Unemployment Insurance Assistance
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From unemployment insurance and wage rates to licenses and permits, the Department of Labor is here to help you find the answers you need.

Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request and free of charge to individuals with disabilities.

 TTY/TDD   711 or 1-800-662-1220 (English)/1-877-662-4886 (Spanish) 

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