New York Employers Must Immediately Start Providing Employees with Unemployment Benefit Information at Separation

As of November 13, 2023, all employers in New York are required to inform each employee of their right to file an application for unemployment benefits at the time of a separation from employment, reduction in hours, or any other interruption of continued employment that results in total or partial unemployment.

Employers can comply with this obligation by providing employees with the Record of Employment form prepared by the New York Department of Labor. New York employers should also be reminded that New York law requires that employers provide employees with written notice of termination, which must include the date that any employee benefits, such as medical health insurance, end.

Employers in New York, or with employees working in New York, should review their termination and separation practices to ensure that appropriate notices are being given to employees upon termination, separation, or a reduction in hours.

If you have questions about your business’s termination or other employment practices, please schedule a complimentary consultation through our online scheduling system.

Information contained in this blog is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or opinion. You should consult with an attorney regarding the specifics of your matter or legal issue.