Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. The number of Americans newly seeking jobless benefits edged lower again last week, reaching a new pandemic-era low amid the historically tight labor market, the feds said Thursday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected to see new claims edge up to , after seeing two consecutive weeks of surprisingly large decreases.
Still, economists say the labor market has a long way to go before reaching normalcy after national reads on employment for the last two months showed less-than-expected gains in new jobs. Your browser does not support inline frames. Sign in or create a NY. This is a four-digit number that you must keep confidential.
This PIN will be used to access the system to certify for weekly benefits and update your account. You can file a claim without all of these documents. However, missing information can delay your first payment. If you choose direct deposit of your weekly benefits, you will need your bank routing and checking account numbers.
You cannot choose direct deposit if you file your claim by telephone. Apply Online Now. Call our Telephone Claim Center, toll-free during business hours to file a claim at If you file by phone, we offer translation services. Use your phone keypad to enter the number for the language you choose. A voice recording will offer you these choices:. For more information, see our fact sheet: Do you help others apply or file for Unemployment Insurance?
We will evaluate your claim for UI benefits and decide if you qualify, without regard to any of these factors. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Jump to subpage Filing System To that end we are implementing a new more efficient filing system based on the first letter of the applicants last name alphabetical order. Filing Hours We are also extending filing hours as follows: Monday through Thursday am to pm Friday am to pm Saturday am to pm We are experiencing an unprecedented increase in the volume of calls and web traffic for Unemployment Insurance claims.
DOL is adding staff and will be expanding hours to help address the rapid influx. Guidance for Businesses. Information About Unemployment Benefits. Waiting weeks for unemployment benefits have been waived during this crisis.
To collect regular unemployment insurance benefits, you must be ready, willing, and able to work. Any claim you file will be backdated to the date you became unemployed. If you are eligible, you will be paid for all benefits due. If you are eligible, your first payment will generally be made in two to three weeks from the time your claim is completed and processed. In some cases, we must get additional information before payment can be made and your first payment may take longer.
We use this time to review and process your application for benefits. In New York, good cause generally means that you quit for a compelling work-related reason, one that would have caused someone who truly wanted to keep the job to quit.
To receive benefits, you must look for new work and accept a suitable job if you are offered one. See Collecting Unemployment Benefits in New York for more information on these eligibility requirements. It isn't always a good idea to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits.
For example, if you simply haven't earned enough to qualify, there's no point in wasting your time on an appeal. If, however, it's a close case as to whether you had good cause to quit, filing an appeal might be a good idea. When you file your appeal, make sure to briefly explain why you believe you should receive benefits. For example, if the decision letter states that you were denied benefits because you were fired from your last job for misconduct, you might state, "I was forced to quit because my doctor advised me that my job was endangering my health, and my employer was unable to grant my request for a reasonable accommodation or job transfer.
Throughout the appeal process, you should file weekly claims for unemployment benefits, look for work, and keep records of your job search, just as you would if your application for benefits had been granted. This may seem like a waste of time, but it's not. If you win your appeal, you will be entitled to benefits retroactively from the date your application should have been accepted — but only if you've been following the usual rules to receive benefits. You will receive a notice about the hearing, explaining when the hearing will take place, whether your hearing will be in person or by phone, and how to submit evidence and witness testimony.
At the hearing, the ALJ will ask questions, review documents, and make a decision on your appeal. Your employer will also likely attend the hearing and may be represented by an attorney. You may hire an attorney to represent you, too. You should be prepared to present all of the evidence showing that you should have received unemployment benefits. If there is a dispute over why you were fired, for example, you should submit any documents showing that you were not fired for misconduct, such as a separation notice indicating you were laid off for lack of work.
You may also want to present witnesses who can support your side of the story, such as a coworker who was laid off at the same time and was given the same information as you. During the hearing, be ready on time, with your documents and any witnesses you want to present. Make sure to answer all of the ALJ's questions thoughtfully and carefully.
You have the right to question your employer's witnesses, and your employer has the right to question you and your witnesses. Once all the evidence has been heard, you'll have a chance to make a closing argument.
After the hearing, the ALJ will issue a written decision on your claim.
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