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Employment NY

NY Unemployment Insurance Employer Registration

Source: NY Department of Labor Verified: March 1, 2026

New York employers who pay $300 or more in wages in any calendar quarter must register with the Department of Labor for unemployment insurance. New employers pay a standard UI tax rate on the first $12,500 of each employee wages. Registration must occur within 30 days of becoming a liable employer.

Official Source:
NY Department of Labor
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