New york state department of labor unemployment insurance division

Employers must pay taxes to provide unemployment insurance in New York State.

Unemployment insurance is temporary income for workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. Only certain workers are eligible.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) decides if a business must pay unemployment insurance. The NYSDOL also decides if employees qualify.

Employers can use the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) to process claims. The link is provided in "Additional Resources."


Non-profit organizations must offer unemployment insurance.

This insurance provides temporary income for workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. They must meet specific requirements.

Non-profits must provide unemployment insurance as soon as

  • more than $1000 of renumeration is paid in a single day, or
  • Whenever more than four workers are employed on one day in each of 20 weeks in a calendar year.

The New York State Department of Labor decides if a business must pay unemployment insurance. The Department also decides if employees qualify. 

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How do I speak to a representative at NYS unemployment?

Go to our web site at labor.ny.gov/signin. Or, call toll-free 888-581-5812. If you use TTY/TDD, call a relay operator at 800-662-1220 and ask the operator to call 888-783-1370.

How do I contact DOL NY?

For any questions you may have call 888 - 4 - NYSDOL.

What is the phone number for NYS Dept of Labor?

For faster service, visit: www.labor.ny.gov/signin Call Tel-Service Toll Free: 888-581-5812 If you are deaf or hard of hearing and use a TTY/TDD, you may contact the Telephone Claims Center by calling a relay operator at 800-662-1220.

What is the 1 800 number for NYS unemployment?

Call a relay operator first at 1-800-662-1220, and ask the operator to call the Telephone Claims Center at 1-888-783-1370.