New York Unemployment (DOL) Phone Number & Contact Information
Albany, NY · dol.ny.gov
New York Unemployment (DOL) Phone Number
| Phone | (888) 209-8124 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET |
| Website | dol.ny.gov |
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About New York Unemployment (DOL)
Unemployment benefits in New York are run by the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL). If you are out of work through no fault of your own, the Department of Labor pays weekly Unemployment Insurance benefits while you look for work. You apply, claim your weekly benefits, and manage your claim online with your NY.gov ID at dol.ny.gov.
People call the Department of Labor to file a new claim, to fix a payment that is on hold, to claim weekly benefits when they cannot get online, or to reach a representative about their claim. The Telephone Claims Center is 1-888-209-8124, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Because call volume is high, there can be a long wait, so online is usually faster.
Before you call, most tasks are faster online: with a NY.gov ID at dol.ny.gov you can file a claim, claim weekly benefits, check your payment status, and update your information. You can claim weekly benefits online Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to midnight and all weekend. Have your Social Security number and, if you have one, your NY.gov ID sign-in ready.
Telephone Claims Center
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Common Telephone Claims Center issues & fixes
The main line for new claims, payment holds, eligibility questions, and reaching a representative about your New York unemployment claim. Call volume is high, so there may be a considerable wait — online at dol.ny.gov is usually faster for filing and weekly claims. Have your Social Security number and NY.gov ID ready.
Deaf or hard of hearing
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Common Deaf or hard of hearing issues & fixes
The dedicated line for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing. You can also reach the Telephone Claims Center through a relay operator at 1-800-662-1220.
Step-by-Step Guides
New York Unemployment (DOL) — Frequently Asked Questions
The New York State Department of Labor Telephone Claims Center is 1-888-209-8124, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-888-783-1370, or use a relay operator at 1-800-662-1220.
File online with your NY.gov ID at dol.ny.gov, or call the Telephone Claims Center at 1-888-209-8124. Have your Social Security number, driver's license or ID, and employment history ready.
Claim weekly benefits online at dol.ny.gov (Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-midnight, and all weekend), or by phone at 1-888-209-8124. You must claim each week to be paid, and report any work or earnings.
Payments are often held for an eligibility issue, a missed weekly claim, or an identity verification. Sign in at dol.ny.gov to see messages and pending items, and call 1-888-209-8124 if you cannot resolve it online.
Have your Social Security number, your NY.gov ID sign-in, your employment history, and details of the weeks you are asking about, so the representative or the online system can verify your identity and find your claim.
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