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How do I file a (UI) Unemployment Claim for New York State?

When to file a claim for Unemployment Insurance in New York:
Time: You may file a claim between the hours of 7:30 am and 7:30 pm (EST)
Days: Monday to Thursday
Fridays/Weekends: Friday - 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday/Sunday until 7:00 pm

You can claim benefits for last week 7:30 am til Midnight Sunday - Saturday.

Using the TEL-SERVICE Line for State of New York unemployment office:

You may call TEL-SERVICE Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until midnight or Saturday from 12:01 a.m. until Sunday at midnight. Calls made Sunday are for the week ending that day.

TEL-SERVICE benefit number for New York State residents: 1-888-581-5812
TEL-SERVICE benefit number if you live outside of New York State: 1-888-864-9920

From a touch tone telephone or a telephone with a pulse/tone switch (be sure the switch is set to TONE before responding), call 1-888-581-5812 for New York State residents or 1-888-864-9920 if you live outside of New York State.The system will advise you to choose between the following options:

Hearing Impaired Individuals who have TTY/TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf equipment) may file a claim by calling a relay operator at 1-800-662-1220 and requesting the relay operator to call the Telephone Claims Center at 1-888-783-1370. TTY/TDD users may request the relay operator to call 1-877-205-3119 to certify for weekly benefits. Only callers with TDD equipment will receive service at these numbers.

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