On September 14, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398A) which amends Section 590 of the Labor Law.
Here is what employers need to know regarding the updates around unemployment benefits notices.
New York Notice of Employee Unemployment Benefits Update
As a result of the new bill, New York employers must provide a written notice of eligibility for unemployment benefits to any employee who has been:
- Terminated
- Temporarily separated
- Experienced such a reduction in hours
- Any other interruption of continued employment that results in total or partial unemployment
This amendment is intended to further protect workers’ rights by allowing them to know they may be eligible for unemployment insurance.
Moreover, employers are disincentivized from informing employees about their eligibility as their unemployment insurance payments may increase when employees or former employees file for unemployment assistance.
Employers that are required to provide a written notice of unemployment benefits to employees in New York should also be aware of the state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates for 2024 and 2025 and how these might affect their business.
It is important to be aware of requirements in New York, to avoid hefty New York Labor Law Penalties and Fines.
New York Unemployment Benefits Notice Requirements 2024
The notice must be given in writing and include the employer’s:
- Name
- New York State registration number
- Federal employer identification number
- Contact address
Please note that the current Unemployment Insurance notice (form IA12.3) is approved by the New York State Department of Labor and can be used in these circumstances.
Additionally, a notice of your registration with New York State Unemployment Insurance Law should be posted “conspicuously” in your workplace.
Get Help with New York Compliance
Ensuring compliance with New York unemployment insurance is an important step for employers operating a business in New York.
While it can get complicated, reaching out to a New York HR outsourcing company can be of great assistance.
To learn more about how EBC can help employers with compliance and posting requirements, contact us today.
