New York State Unemployment Insurance

(Program)

Provides partial income replacement for a limited period of time for eligible individuals who become unemployed.

Eligibility: New York State residents who are unemployed through no fault of their own.

Application Process: Call or go online for information and services.

Required Documentation: No documentation initially required.

Fees: None.

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New York State Department of Labor
(Agency)

Provides a single point of entry for workforce information in New York State. Brings businesses, job seekers, and training providers together to provide skilled workers for businesses and employment for job seekers.

W.A. Harriman Campus
Building 12
Albany NY 12226

Website: labor.ny.gov/home

Hours: Hours vary; see website for details

Disabled: Fully Accessible

Contact

File a Claim:

888-209-8124

General Inquiries:

888-469-7365

Unemployment Debit Card Questions:

844-649-9845

Claim Weekly Benefits:

888-581-5812

For NY.gov website/account assistance:

800-833-3000

Fax:

518-457-9378 (Place SSN at the top right corner of all pages. Save fax confirmation.)

TTY:

800-662-1220 (Ask Operator to call Telephone Claims Center at 888-783-1370)

Toll-Free:

888-598-2077 (Report Suspected Fraud)

Website: www.labor.ny.gov

W.A. Harriman Campus
Building 12
Albany NY 12226

Hours

M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM

Disabilities Access

Fully Accessible

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