Continue to claim weekly benefits as long as you are unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements. Check your mail and email, and respond to any questionnaires, online forms, or …

Oct 1, 2025 · Not sure if you qualify? File a claim anyway. New York State will review your application and determine your eligibility. You can file a claim for UI if you worked in New York …

When you apply, the unemployment office will look at your work history and let you know if you qualify. If you're not sure if you've earned enough, apply anyway.

How do I apply for benefits? The fastest and most secure way to apply (file a claim) for Unemployment Insurance benefits is on our website at www.labor.ny.gov/signin. You will need …

We use this time to review and process your claim for benefits. You will not receive benefits during this period. This is why you may see your claim status as “pending.” New Yorkers who …

To file a Shared Work claim or to certify for weekly benefits, please sign in to your account below or create a new account. If you are not a Shared Work participant, and you need to file a new …

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This online system is available for filing new claims Monday through Sunday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time. If you are living and/or willing to look for work in the state of New York, you may …

Learn about unemployment insurance benefits and how to file a claim with the New York State Department of Labor.

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, …