Rochester, NY Unemployment Offices

Rochester has 3 locations. Each office may set its own hours, so calling ahead is always a good idea.

How to File for Unemployment in New York

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OSC

Rochester Works! Career Center

Career Center

276 Waring Road Department of Labor

Rochester, NY 14609

☎ 585-266-7760 Ext: 201

Fax: 585-266-7041

M-F: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Employment Services: Workshops, Resume creation and revision, Employment counseling, referrals, resource room, library. A veteran`s representative is available at the location.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim

OSC

RochesterWorks! Career Center

Career Center

255 North Goodman Street

Rochester, NY 14607

☎ 585-258-3500

Fax: 585-232-3727

M - Th - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; F - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Employers Services: Recruiting Employees; Business Resources. Workers Services: Planning Your Career; Finding Work; Dealing w/Loss of a Job; Getting Skills & Education; Other Resources.Youth Services: Planning Your Career; Finding Work; Getting Skills & Traning; Other Resources. Veterans reps, employment reps, phones, free internet & resume writer access computers are on site. Representatives are available with an appointment. Full range of jobseeker and employer services.

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✓ UI Filing Assistance by Phone ✓ UI Filing Assistance Online ✓ UI Filing Assistance from Staff ✓ File Unemployment Insurance Claim ✓ Start Your Own Business Guidance ✓ Job Skills Training

AFF

Veterans Outreach Center

Affiliate Office

447 South Avenue

Rochester, NY 14620

☎ 585-546-1081

Fax: 585-546-5978

8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Employment support offered: Vocational assessments, career counseling, and resume preparation. Job readiness and life skills training. Job development and post-placement services. Direct access to NY State Dept. of Labor veteran reps available on-site. Weekly VETNET, networking group sessions exclusively for veterans. Wide dissemination of job opportunities to veteran program participants. Pre-screened, job ready applicant referrals to employers.

Helpful Guides

How Unemployment Benefits Work

A plain-English overview of how the joint federal-state unemployment insurance system works, from filing your first claim to your last payment.

What to Do After Losing Your Job: A Step-by-Step Checklist

The first two weeks after a layoff matter most. Here is the order to tackle unemployment benefits, health insurance, and your budget.

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