We love a good headline! Yesterday, Governor Hochul announced an increase to the maximum benefit rate for unemployed workers. This rate increase will make a real difference for thousands of unemployed New Yorkers. The bottom line is, if you are out of work, through no fault of your own, you will have unemployment insurance to help make ends meet. Learn more about the increase and see if you are eligible: dol.ny.gov/mbr | New York State Department of Labor

What’s better than NYC fashion week? NYC fashion week WITH safe working conditions! Earlier this year, New York State implemented the Fashion Workers Act to ensure all models receive fair pay and protection from exploitation. Learn more: dol.ny.gov/fashion | New York State Department of Labor

Small businesses breathe life into our communities. This Small Business Saturday, we encourage New Yorkers to show up for the local small businesses that bring jobs, culture, and heart to communities across New York State. | New York State Department of Labor