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Employer Overview

On Monday, December 3, 2012, the way you access your Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance online account will change. Read more about this change.

New Information

Interest Assessment Surcharge (IAS) in 2012

Unemployment Insurance Online Services

A secure connection to your UI Employer Information page and the Department of Taxation and Finance online services using a username and password.  

  • File a Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting and Unemployment Insurance Return (NYS45)
  • Upload a Wage Reporting file
  • File a Return of Tax Withheld Coupon (NYS1)
  • Report a change of address

New UI Employer Information page features include:

  • View overpaid or underpaid balance on your account
  • See if reports are missing
  • View benefit charges made against your account and reproduce monthly notices
  • File a Shared Work application

New Requirements for Construction Employers

  • Employees, Contractors and Subcontractors are covered by the Construction Industry Fair Play Act

General Information

My Unemployment Insurance Account

  • View your current and last three years tax rates
  • See your profile information
  • Check your active addresses

Quarterly Reporting

  • Review requirements for filing your return
  • File your quarterly return (NYS-45)
  • Amend a filed quarterly return (NYS-45x)

Tax Rate and Other Tax Related Information

Review:

  • Unemployment Insurance tax rate calculations
  • Tax rate tables
  • Tax related information

Unemployment Insurance Law

  • Review the Unemployment Insurance Law and other legal resources

Employer Glossary of Terms

  • Common Unemployment Insurance terms defined

Registering for Unemployment Insurance

  • Review registration requirements
  • Complete your registration form
  • Update your registration information

The Shared Work Program - The Layoff Alternative

  • Review program requirements
  • Review plan options
  • Apply for a Shared Work Plan

Frequently Requested Information

Review the following topics:

  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Audits and Collections
  • Fraud
  • Unemployment Insurance Coverage
  • Penalties
  • The Hearing Process

Employer Forms and Publications

  • Print or read Unemployment Insurance forms and publications

Unemployment Insurance Tax Calendar

  • Important dates for employers

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