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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Resource Name:UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

address

1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Eligibility

New York State residents

Hours

Agency requests client call for details
(800) 447-3992

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Other - Work Information Line

(800) 662-1220

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TDD

(518) 457-9000

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Main - Contact Center

855-528-5618

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Other - Advocate Hotline

800-662-1220

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TDD

518-457-9000

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Main

888-209-8124

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Main - Claim Weekly Benefits

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

None/Not Applicable

Service area

NY
The New York State Department of Labor provides unemployment benefits assistance services. Offers information for claimants to help fill out forms, certifying benefits and dealing with hearings and appeals. Also offers information to the employers regarding services, employment questions about wages, laws and regulations.

Last assured

11/13/2023

Providing organization

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Administers unemployment insurance and labor exchange system, oversees worker protection programs, including enforcement of safety and health regulations in the public sector, state labor laws and federal statutes related to working conditions, wages and hours, and laws related to public work. Also provides labor market information and offers a variety of services to help businesses find workers and people find jobs.