How do I speak to a live person at NYS unemployment?
How to Talk to a Live Person in New York Unemployment Customer Service
- NY Unemployment customer service phone number is 1-888-209-8124.
- To claim weekly benefits or listen to benefit payment information you need to dial 1-888-581-5812.
- For unemployment customer service you need to dial 1-888-209-8124.
How do I cancel my NY account?
On your account page, select “Delete account” from the menu on the left side of the page. Select “Delete account” from the “Your account” menu. Enter your password to confirm that you want to delete your account.
How do I get a NY Gov ID?
Refer to this step-by-step process to set up an account:
- Go to my.ny.gov.
- Click the “Don’t have an account?” button.
- Select account type: “Personal,” “Government Employee,” or “Business”
- Click on “Sign Up for an NY.gov ID”
- Fill out first name, last name and email address.
- Create a username.
- Create account.
How long does it take to get approved for unemployment in NY?
What should I do? It takes three to six weeks from the time you file your claim to when you receive your first payment, because we have to review and process your application for benefits.
How long can you receive unemployment in NY?
26 weeks
Under New York law, you can receive benefits for 26 weeks. Under the federal bill, this has been extended to 39 weeks.
Can you have more than one NY Gov ID?
You only have to create an NY.gov ID once.
Do you need a NY ID to file for unemployment?
The fastest and most secure way to apply (file a claim) for Unemployment Insurance benefits is on our website at www.labor.ny.gov/signin. You will need to use an NY.gov ID.
How do you get through to NYS unemployment?
Claims Center at 1-888-783-1370; however, if you use TTY/TDD, 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. Call: Tel-Service at 1-888-581-5812. If you live outside of NYS, call 1-888-864-9920.
