Job opportunities have certainly bounced back from the first year of the pandemic, but there are still some counties in New York that are struggling with employment.
A new tool was introduced on Thursday to verify identification to fight identity theft-based unemployment fraud. The Department of Labor (DOL) says using source will also speed-up claims processing to give out benefits more efficiently.
If you are still feeling the effects of the pandemic on your bank account, there could be some relief coming your way next week. $300 Lost Wages Payments are about to start in New York State.