Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in New York last week compared with the week prior.

Unemployment benefits in New York remain stable heading into February 2026, with no delays or payment disruptions reported. Workers affected by job loss can expect the usual waiting period and ...

New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Yorkers who lose their jobs stand to get more generous aid from Albany under a 72% jump in the top unemployment pay that took ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you’re unemployed in New York state, you may be eligible for benefits up to $869 a week. The state increased the maximum unemployment benefit by more than $300 on Monday after ...

ALBANY, N.Y. – This week, some unemployed New Yorkers will see a significant increase in their weekly benefits. For the first time since 2019, the state has raised the maximum unemployment payment ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Weekly unemployment benefits for New Yorkers will climb over $300 from October onward, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. As a part of the state’s 2026 fiscal year budget, nearly $7 ...

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just sued New York over its new labor law that attempts to regulate areas that the Board claims are “explicitly reserved for federal oversight.” As more ...

STATEWIDE — THE PARTICIPATION RATE IN NEW YORK’S LABOR FORCE FOR WORKERS over 16 with a disability rose by 4.6 percentage points between 2019 and 2024, according to a new report from State Comptroller ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation intended to strengthen worker and labor protections statewide on Saturday. The bills establish new rights for ...

New Yorkers who lose their jobs stand to get more generous aid from Albany under a 72% jump in the top unemployment pay that took effect this month. New York hoisted the payment cap to $869 per week ...