Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits will resume with $300 weekly payments until March 14, 2021. To receive these extended federal benefits, continue to certify weekly while unemployed. We understand that many of you are unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of NYS on PAUSE.

How do I speak to a live person at NYS unemployment?

NY Unemployment customer service phone number is 1-888-209-8124. Live customer service representatives from NY Unemployment are available from 8am to 5pm EST Monday-Friday.

How long does unemployment take to process in NY?

Once your application has been approved, the Department of Labor will send a “Monetary Determination” with information on your weekly benefit amount. After making your claim, it will take between two to three weeks to receive it. Delays may be caused if the state needs additional information before sending payment.

How to file a claim for unemployment in New York?

To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, you must have worked and earned enough wages in covered employment. In New York State, employers pay contributions that fund Unemployment Insurance. You must file an Unemployment Insurance claim to find out if you are eligible and learn your actual benefit amount.

What do you need to know about filing for unemployment?

Once you have filed a claim for benefits, you must also claim weekly benefits for each week you are unemployed. What you need to know about filing for unemployment insurance during the pandemic. The Department of Labor works very hard to protect the integrity of our agency and programs.

When do you get paid for unemployment in New York?

Any claim you file will be backdated to the date you became unemployed. If you are eligible, you will be paid for all benefits from that date forward. New York State is waiving the 7-Day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines.

How to extend unemployment benefits in New York?

Contact Telephone Claims Center (TCC) staff from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Board decides issues of benefit eligibility and unemployment insurance contribution liability. Learn more about how to extend your benefits. Log into your NY.Gov ID account, click ‘Unemploment Services’ and select ‘View/Print 1099-G’ to view the form.