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Unemployment Action Center
Facing an unemployment hearing? We're here to help.
The Unemployment Action Center, Inc. (UAC) is a student-run nonprofit that represents unemployment insurance claimants in New York State. We provide free legal services and represent claimants at Department of Labor hearings.
Our Services
- Helping claimants prepare for unemployment insurance hearings
- Representing claimants during hearings
- Providing advice to claimants on their cases
- Assisting claimants with appeals on hearing decisions
How it works
Case review
We review the issue and determine whether we can take the case based on advocate availability.
Get connected
If we can help, a volunteer advocate will be assigned and reach out to discuss next steps. If not, we’ll refer you to other organizations.