How Do I Talk To A Live Person At NYS Unemployment?
Or call toll-free 888-209-8124 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. If you use a Video Relay System or another type of relay service, contact your relay operator and ask the relay operator to call 888-783-1370. Go to our web site at labor.ny.gov/signin. Or, call toll-free 888-581-5812.
How do I contact the NYS Department of Labor?
Call 1-888-209-8124 or go to labor.ny.gov.
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What is the best time to 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.
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Why am I not receiving my unemployment benefits ny?
If you do not receive your payment, you can let us know by sending a message through the secure messaging system in your online account or by calling us at 888-209-8124. To contact us about your increased benefit rate through our online system, log in to labor.ny.gov/signin with your NY.gov username and password.
After You've Applied For Unemployment Frequently Asked ...
Why is my NYS unemployment still pending?
If, after logging into the unemployment portal, your status reads “pending,” this could be because the state is taking “time to review and process your application for benefits.” If your payments are approved but delayed, do not worry, you will receive back pay for all the weeks you were approved to receive benefits.
How do I know if my unemployment claim was approved in New York?