How to withdraw unemployment application with NYS Department of Labor?

You can't technically withdraw a claim once it's submitted, but you can stop certifying for weekly benefits. Just don't file your weekly claim certification and the claim will become dormant. If your claim hasn't been processed yet, you could try calling NYS Department of Labor to explain the situation.

i did the same thing last year, got a job right after filing. just stopped doing the weekly claims and nothing bad happened. congrats on the new job btw!

The proper procedure is to contact NYS Department of Labor and inform them you no longer need benefits due to employment. While you can't technically withdraw the initial claim, they can note in your file that you're employed and no longer seeking benefits. This creates a clear record. You might have trouble reaching them by phone though - the call volume is always high and you often get disconnected. I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made it much easier to speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about my claim status.

Wait, why would you want to withdraw it? Even if you start working, you should keep the claim open in case the job doesn't work out. You never know what might happen and it's easier to reactivate than start over.

Just went through this exact situation a few months ago! I agree with everyone saying to keep the claim open but stop certifying - that's definitely the safest approach. One thing to add: if you do end up needing to contact NYS DOL about your claim status, make sure you have your confirmation number from when you first filed. They'll ask for it right away when you call. Also, even though you're not certifying, you might still get some automated emails or mail about your claim - that's normal and you can just ignore those. Good luck with the new position!

Congratulations on the job offer! I was in a similar boat a couple years ago and can confirm what everyone's saying - just stop doing your weekly certifications and let the claim go dormant. No need to stress about formally withdrawing it. I actually made the mistake of trying to call NYS DOL multiple times to "properly" withdraw my claim, spending hours on hold, only to be told by the rep that simply not certifying was the correct approach all along. One small addition to what others have mentioned: if you're really concerned about having a clean record, you can send a brief message through the secure messaging system on ny.gov (if available) or keep a note for yourself about when you stopped certifying due to employment. That way you have documentation of your intent if you ever need to explain the dormant claim later. But honestly, it's such a common scenario that it shouldn't be an issue. Good luck with the new position!