From UI and wage rates to licenses and permits, the Department of Labor is here to help you find the answers you need. An overview of information for employers to understand and manage …

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The Office of Labor Relations manages labor relations and employee benefits for New York City employees and retirees.

The New York State Department of Labor (DOL or NYSDOL) is the department of the New York state government that enforces labor law and administers unemployment benefits. [1][2]

Dec 29, 2025 · As we approach the new year, New York employers should be aware of increases to the state exempt status salary thresholds and minimum wage that will take effect on …

6 days ago · Key Takeaways Employers will soon face a host of new obligations as a result of New York state and New York City laws that take effect in 2026. This means that employers …

Oct 1, 2025 · New York State will review your application and determine your eligibility. You can file a claim for UI if you worked in New York State within the past 18 months but are now …

6 days ago · On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three employment-related bills into law and vetoed a fourth. What You Need to Know: The three …

4 days ago · Below is a list of each state and their labor office contact information. AL | AK | AR | AZ | CA | CT | CO | DC | DE | FL | GA | GU | HI | IA | ID | IL | IN | KS | KY | LA | MA | MD | ME | …

Once you have filed a claim for benefits, you must also claim weekly benefits for each week you are unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements. This is also called “certifying for …