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The Department of Labor (DOL) administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against …

For the purposes of Unemployment Insurance, a week runs from Monday to Sunday. You must file your claim for the previous week on the last day of that week (Sunday) through the following Saturday. …

Central hub for labor-related statistics, research reports, and datasets. Designed for policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public to understand labor market trends and economic analysis. …

This tax form provides the total amount of money you were paid in benefits from NYS DOL in 2025, as well as any adjustments or tax withholding made to your benefits. Benefits paid to you are …

The Department of Labor is currently working to develop the Strategic Plan for FYs 2026-2030. Pursuant to statute, we will aim to publish the new Strategic Plan by February 2026.

To collect regular unemployment insurance benefits, you must be ready, willing, and able to work. Anyone calling from Department of Labor (DOL) will verify their identity by providing: (a) the date you …

Central hub for labor-related statistics, research reports, and datasets. Designed for policymakers, researchers, journalists, and the public to understand labor market trends and economic analysis. …

Learn about your legal rights, what your insurance company must provide you, and how to proceed if your claim is denied. Know what benefits you're entitled to through your employer’s health plans and …