As the Federal shutdown has come to an end, federal agencies have started to issue retroactive pay to furloughed and excepted employees. The New York State Department of Labor will be sending …

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1 day ago · Multiple employees at the Labor Department have been placed on leave amid an inspector general investigation into Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

2 days ago · The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely due to ongoing challenges adjusting the data for seasonal ...

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The New York State Department of Labor, situated in Buffalo, New York, serves as a crucial resource for both workers and businesses within the state. Its primary mission is to uphold and enforce labor …

4 days ago · Top aides put on leave after allegations that Labor Secretary was having an affair with a subordinate Department of Labor’s inspector general investigating complaint accusing secretary of ...

2 days ago · (BUFFALO, NEW YORK) - President Fred Kowal is strongly condemning ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for taking a University at Buffalo (UB) Researcher into custody after …

5 days ago · The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

Apr 8, 2020 · Administers labor exchange services for job seekers and employers as well as technical assistance for employers. Cannot assist with submitting, processing or completing unemployment …

If you are not a Shared Work participant, and you need to file a new claim, please go to unemployment.labor.ny.gov to file your first claim for unemployment insurance benefits.

Go to www.labor.ny.gov/signin. You must continue to certify every week you are unemployed in order to continue to receive benefits. During this process, you are confirming that you were unemployed for …

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Learn about unemployment insurance benefits and how to file a claim with the New York State Department of Labor.

Looking for unemployment, labor laws & jobs in Erie County, NY? Quickly access information about 2 Dept of Labor Offices near you!

Sep 23, 2025 · Some offices may have limited hours for in-person visits, please contact your local office to learn more. You can also contact us by email by visiting WHD online at …

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The table below indicates which counties each district office covers in their enforcement of the New York State Labor Law. For any questions you may have call 888-525-2267.

Labor Market Analysts provide data about wages, important economic trends, and labor availability in their region to employers, developers and others. Analysts also provide occupational and career …

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If you are living and/or willing to look for work in the state of New York, you may also file your claim by calling the Telephone Claims Center at 1-888-209-8124 during regular business hours.

2 days ago · Minnesota appears to be in gear for a mass uprising. Unions, community organizations, faith leaders, and small businesses there are calling for a statewide day of “no work (except for …

16 hours ago · The AFL-CIO, which represents some 15 million workers across the US, says ICE is a threat to workers as local unions plan an economic blackout.

New York State's minimum wage rose by 50 cents in 2026. In 2024, the minimum wage rate was $16 per hour in New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island. In 2025, it increased to $16.50.

2 days ago · WASHINGTON (KGW-TV) -- U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the subject of a misconduct complaint along with two of her top staffers, …

5 days ago · Thousands of New York City nurses are resuming their strike as some of the city's leading hospitals have moved to hire replacement workers to fill the labor gap.

1 day ago · With federal, state and local officials on hand Friday, Micron marked the beginning of construction on its massive chipmaking facility in Clay. Representatives from both sides of the …

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2 days ago · A union representing about 1,600 white-collar workers at fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems said on Thursday that it has reached a tentative agreement with Boeing on a new …

Jan 7, 2026 · Access important information and resources related to your workers’ compensation, disability and/or Paid Family Leave benefits. Learn about employer coverage requirements for …