Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary income for eligible workers who become unemployed. The benefits are administered by the New York State Department of Labor office. A portion of the benefits are paid for by employers. No deductions are taken from a worker's paycheck for this program.

Please note: If you have questions about applying for unemployment insurance benefits, you can call the New York State Department of Labor at 1-888-209-8124. You can also visit the Department of Labor website at https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm

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Last Reviewed: May 19, 2017