The U.S. unemployment rate surged to a four-year high, according to statistics released on the 16th (local time), prompting a mixed performance in the New York stock market. While signals of a slowing labor market were evident,

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 25,088 in the week ending December 6, up from 14,488 the week before, the Labor Department said.

Thousands seek help each week with unemployment claims from the New York State Department of Labor. While many unemployment claims are processed smoothly online, others face delays, confusion, or the need for phone support to complete the process.

Losing a job can be overwhelming, but understanding the process to get the New York unemployment insurance is the first step toward financial stability. The guide will assist you in identifying eligibility, preparing a listing of documents, and filing the ...

New York initial jobless claims decreased to 13,017 for the week ending August 2nd, down from 13,921 the previous week. June unemployment rates in Westchester and Rockland counties were 2.9%, while Putnam County's rate was 2.7%. National unemployment ...

With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.

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 from $504, the state's first increase in six years after ...

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, signaling economic concerns. Discover insights on the current labor market.

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 14,716 in the week ending November 29, down from 17,941 the week before, the Labor Department said.