How Do I Check My Unemployment Benefits with the New York Department of Labor?

If you have filed an unemployment claim with the New York Department of Labor and you were approved to receive benefits, you can check your benefits online or by phone. By signing into your Ny.Gov ID, you can access all your personal unemployment claim information and start to receive your benefits. In this guide, you will learn how to check your account with the New York Department of Labor to check your benefits.

Estimated Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment Benefits Calculator

If you are receiving unemployment benefits for the first time and would like to know the estimated amount you will receive, the New York Department of Labor website offers a useful estimation calculator. The estimated weekly unemployment calculator will give you the estimated amount you will receive based on your wage earnings history.

Checking your Unemployment Benefits Online

If the New York Department of Labor has approved you, you will start to receive your benefits. You can check your unemployment benefits all from the New York Department of Labor website by using your online ID.

To Check your Unemployment Benefits:

1. Visit the New York Department of Labor website
2. Log into your Ny.Gov account
3. On the main menu, click the 'Unemployment Insurance' option
4. On the drop-down menu, click 'Claim Weekly Benefits.'

If you have unemployment benefits available, this is how you will check and approve your benefits. If there are no benefits available currently, you will receive a notice that you have not received anything yet. You must manually claim your benefits each week that you receive them until you no longer qualify for unemployment benefits.

Checking your Unemployment Benefits by Call

New York Department of Labor Phone Number

Another option to check for your unemployment benefits is by calling the New York Department of Labor phone number. By calling the unemployment insurance phone line, you can reach a representative who can give you updates if your benefits are ready or when they will be ready. If your benefits are ready, you will have them sent to you by check or direct deposit to your bank account of choice.

Before you call the New York Department of Labor phone number, collect crucial identifying information that you can use to confirm your identity and receive the benefits. This ensures that nobody other than you can gain access to this confidential information.