FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnemployment Win Reopens Pro Bono and Low-Cost Representation for Claimants Beginning March 2026 New York, New York — March 2026  — Unemployment Win announced today that, following the successful implementation of enhanced anti-fraud measures, the firm will once again accept pro bono, free, and low-cost claimant clients beginning this month. The organization’s low-cost program for small business employer clients will continue unchanged. Unemployment Win s

For millions of Americans looking for work, the first interaction with a potential employer is no longer a person, a phone call, or even a form reviewed by human eyes. It is a chatbot. That reality came into sharp focus this year after researchers discovered that a widely used artificial-intelligence hiring system deployed by McDonald's  had been left exposed in a way that could have allowed access to vast amounts of applicant data. The system, operated by the recruiting tech

By late 2025 and early 2026, job cuts across corporate America began to resemble less a series of isolated business decisions and more a coordinated retreat—one that is reshaping not only corporate balance sheets but also the legal and social systems designed to protect workers when employment disappears. In offices from Seattle to San Francisco, and across remote workforces scattered around the world, employees at some of the largest companies in the United States opened ema

Understanding Adjournments and Defaults When navigating the unemployment appeals process, you'll encounter two important terms: adjournments and defaults. These terms sound similar but have very different implications for your case. An adjournment is simply a new hearing date set by the judge while you keep your original case number. Think of it as a postponement. A default, on the other hand, is more significant. Your case is issued a completely new case number, you use one

When you face an unemployment denial, the next step is often an appeal or hearing request. This process can feel overwhelming, and when you hear about hearing representation fees for unemployment, claimants worry about being unable to afford professional help. You might wonder - how much will it cost? Is it worth paying for representation? We're here to break it down for you. You’ll learn what these fees are, why they matter, and why they should not deter you from getting the

While the official policy of New York State respects the privacy of unemployment applicants, we have received numerous reports of individuals posing as "unemployment officials" contacting non-citizen applicants. These impostors request in-person meetings for an "interview" and persistently follow up to ensure attendance. In all known instances, when claimants contacted the Department of Labor (DOL) directly, they were informed that no such interviews had been scheduled. Repor

Losing your unemployment benefits can feel overwhelming. You might feel lost, unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to face this...

Losing your unemployment benefits can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to accept the decision without a fight. I’ve been through the...

The Importance of Legal Guidance We require that claimants have an advising attorney available because every case has unique issues....

Understanding Your Unemployment Benefits If you are currently unemployed and have been denied benefits, or if your employer has challenged your benefits, you are not alone. Many New Yorkers face similar situations. It can be frustrating and overwhelming. However, knowing your rights is crucial. Unemployment benefits are designed to provide financial support during tough times. They help you stay afloat while you search for a new job. But what happens when you face a denial? T

If you’ve lost your job through no fault of your own, you have the right to unemployment benefits. But winning those benefits—especially...