How do I contact the Department of Labor in New York?

By Phone: (518) 457-9000 | (888) 4-NYSDOL (888-469-7365) | (800) 662-1220 TTY/TTD. NOTE: Please do not use this telephone number or email address to inquire about your unemployment insurance claim or your online services account.

How do I talk to a live person at the unemployment office?

You have to call 1-800-204-2418 option 5. Tell the representative your issue. They will send an email to the proper department. Make sure they send it and not give you the email address and tell you to send it.

How can I get in touch with unemployment in NY?

Call our hotline toll-free at (888) 598-2077. Your call can be made anonymously. Report by mail to: New York State Department of Labor, Office of Special Investigations, Bldg 12 – Room 576, W. Averell Harriman Campus, Albany, NY 12240.

What is the NYS Dept of Labor website?

www.labor.ny.gov
Certify For Your Weekly Benefits Online Go to www.labor.ny.gov/signin.

What is the best time to call NY unemployment?

so i’d say 5pm-7.30pm is a good time to call on weekdays. i didn’t try weekends, but i imagine early morning and from 5-8pm is also a good look there. my successful call was at 5.32pm on wednesday, april 8.

What time should I call unemployment?

Avoid calling on Mondays and Tuesdays. These are the highest call volume days and you’re more likely to get through Wednesday or Thursday. Try calling after 4 p.m.

Can get through to NYS unemployment?

The answer is 888-209-8124. In a time when most people no longer memorize phone numbers, unemployed New Yorkers can quickly recite that one. What they’re looking for is an inside number, a short cut to waiting for hours on hold or being disconnected.

How many hours can you work and still collect unemployment in NY?

A: NYS DOL’s new partial unemployment system uses an “hours-based” approach. Under the new rules, claimants can work up to 7 days per week without losing full unemployment benefits for that week, if they work 30 hours or fewer and earn $504 or less in gross pay excluding earnings from self-employment.

How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved 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.

Why can’t I get through to EDD?

The EDD phone numbers, 1-833-978-2511 or 1-800-300-5616, go to the same center. They operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. PDT. To reach an EDD representative about an existing claim, try pressing 1 during the first recording, then press 2, then press 4. If you get disconnected, call back.

How long does unemployment benefits last in New York State?

The maximum length of extended benefits in New York State is 67 weeks. Thus residents of New York may receive a total of 93 weeks of benefits. Extended benefits fall into two categories, Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB).

How do you apply for unemployment benefits in New York State?

How to apply for New York unemployment. To apply for benefits, you must log in to the New York Department of Labor website. You can also apply by calling the Telephone Claims Center at (888) 209-8124., M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. When you file a claim, you will be prompted to set up a Personal Identification Number or PIN.

How do you contact Department of Labor?

For the quickest response to your questions about us and our programs, please use the information in the Contact the U.S. Department of Labor section. National Toll-Free Contact Center. Live assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time by calling, 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365), TTY.

Where is the NY Department of Labor located?

The New York Department of Labor is headed by the Commissioner. The main office is located in Albany with nine district offices located throughout the state.