10/12/2026
Big changes are coming to New York State's unemployment insurance system, and employers need to be prepared. Beginning November 2, NYS will take its unemployment insurance system offline for approximately 9 to 12 days as it transitions to a new platform.
Beyond the temporary shutdown, the upgrade will change how employers access unemployment information, receive notices, and manage claims.
Is your organization ready?
Our latest HR eNews covers what employers can expect during the shutdown, what changes afterward, and why now is the time to review your online account access and SIDES enrollment.
Read more: https://peopletopayroll.com/news/2026/nys-unemployment-2026-update/