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Unemployment Insurance

Learn more about New York's Unemployment and Pandemic Programs

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Unemployment Insurance Assistance

Language Services

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Italiano (Italian), 한국어 (Korean), Polski (Polish), Русский (Russian), Español (Spanish)

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Important Information

Here's What You Need to Know

Interest Assessment Surcharge Update: In July 2022, businesses who make unemployment insurance contributions received Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS) bills, along with information about the fee and how to pay it. More information is available on our IAS webpage.

Resources

Claimant Handbook & Frequently Asked Questions

Unemployment Insurance Handbook

The handbook provides general information for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Find this document in English and various other languages.

UI Claimant Handbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your questions about Unemployment Insurance.

UI FAQs

Additional Information

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

Providing support for New Yorkers who are unable to work due to coronavirus.

Learn More About PUA

Certify for Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Once you have filed a claim for benefits, you must also claim weekly benefits for each week you are unemployed.

Certify for Benefits

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

What You Need to Know About Filing for Unemployment Insurance During the Pandemic

Learn About CARES Act

Report Fraud

UI Fraud and Identity Theft

The Department of Labor works very hard to protect the integrity of our agency and programs. To combat and stop unemployment insurance (UI) fraud and identity theft, we work actively alongside local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, government agencies, claimants, and employers in New York State and around the country. NYS DOL has launched a new online fraud resource with important information about protecting your identity from fraudsters, including guidance on how to report fraud, protect your personal information, and observe safe online practices.

Report Fraud

Calculators

Tools to Help You

These tools are designed to give you estimations of your benefit rate, and how working part time could impact your benefits.

Benefit Rate Calculator

Partial Unemployment Benefit Calculator

Assistance

Claimant Advocate Office

Advocates provide free, impartial and confidential services that help claimants, particularly those with limited English proficiency or other barriers, understand their rights and responsibilities under Unemployment Insurance Law.

Get Help

Hearings & Appeals

If you are found ineligible to receive unemployment insurance benefits, you will receive a determination explaining the reason. If you disagree, you may request a hearing within 30 days from the date of the determination.

Hearing and Appeals FAQ

Additional Resources