What should I do? If someone has filed a prior claim in your name and you need to file for unemployment benefits, call our Telephone Claims Center at 888-209-8124.
How do I speak to someone at unemployment NY?
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. To claim weekly benefits or listen to benefit payment information you need to dial 1-888-581-5812.
Why have I not heard from unemployment in NY?
However, if it has been more than 10 days and you have not heard anything, you can send us a secure message from your online account. Sign in at and click on the envelope icon on your My Online Services page. You can also call the Telephone Claims Center toll-free at (888) 209-8124.
Can you go to jail for collecting unemployment while working in NY?
You may not go to jail for it depending on the amount you received, but you will owe the state back 4x as much in fines. You would not be prosecuted but you have to pay it back and your income could be garnished by the EDD. Originally Answered: Can I go to jail for collecting unemployment while working?
Can you collect NY unemployment if you move out of state?
The Telephone Claim Center is essentially the customer service line for unemployment benefits in New York state. Thus, while those moving are ineligible to continue receiving benefits from New York state, they can transfer benefit claims rather than undertaking the application process anew in another state.
What is the max for NYS unemployment?
$504
Your benefit amount is based on your earnings; the maximum weekly benefit in New York is $504 (people who make approximately $52,000+ will receive the maximum). You can estimate what your benefits will be using this calculator: calculator/.
How do I claim my NYS unemployment missed week?
If you miss claiming benefits for a week during which you were unemployed, you can request credit for this week by secure message, fax or regular mail. Do not call the Telephone Claims Center to request back credit for a week.
Can you collect unemployment in New York State?
The NYSDOL determines if the person is eligible for unemployment compensation and if they will receive any reduction in benefits. Assuming a worker meets all eligibility requirements for UI in New York, they may be able to collect a weekly benefit.
Can you get unemployment if you move out of New York?
Fortunately, the New York State Department of Labor provides logistical assistance to those from New York receiving benefits and moving to new states. The New York State Department of Labor provides unemployment benefits to state residents.
When do unemployment benefits go down in New York?
For example, if your Average Weekly Wage is set at $500.00 per week, your unemployment benefits will go down if you are collecting more than this from both Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment. Your Workers’ Compensation benefits are set first and your Unemployment benefits are adjusted accordingly.
Can you get unemployment benefits in another state?
In rare cases, those receiving New York state unemployment benefits may continue to receive those benefits in another state. For instance, New York encourages unemployment benefit recipients to take part-time employment positions while on benefits.
