New York's maximum unemployment pay leaped to $869 per week from $504 in first increase since 2019 after the state paid a $7 billion pandemic debt.

Thousands seek help each week with unemployment claims from the New York State Department of Labor. While many unemployment claims are processed smoothly online, others face delays, confusion, or the ...

The New York Court of Appeals is set to review a wrongful termination complaint involving a Jewish educator at a Westchester synagogue who coauthored a blog post which expressed anti-Zionist views and ...

The number of New Yorkers with disabilities in the workforce has climbed in recent years — but they’re still far less likely to be employed than those without a disability. That’s one of five big ...

Losing a job can be overwhelming, but understanding the process to get the New York unemployment insurance is the first step toward financial stability. The guide will assist you in identifying ...

Recent uncertainty at the federal level involving labor relations disputes has prompted states to take action, particularly since the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) currently has too many ...

New York's initial unemployment claims rose to 15,713 for the week ending June 28, up from 12,287 the previous week. National unemployment claims decreased to 233,000, a drop of 4,000 from the prior ...

On May 9, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill as part of the 2026 Fiscal Year budget, amending New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) Sections 191 and 198. The purpose of the amendment is to ...