The Workers Defense League assists workers with work related problems and conducts educational campaigns around various workers' rights issues. The Workers Defense League provides free representation to hundreds of people who are believed to have been unfairly denied unemployment insurance benefits after losing or leaving their jobs. Please be aware that the individuals providing advice and representation are not lawyers, but are qualified to represent clients at hearings.
HOW TO GET HELP
To contact this group, CALL (212) 627-1931
Monday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Callers should have the Notice of Determination of Ineligibility for Unemployment Insurance benefits and/or the Notice of Unemployment Insurance hearing on hand when they call if possible.
Messages can be left 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
Area(s) Served:
All State
Workers Defense League provides free representation at hearings ONLY
in New York City (all five counties). However, our office is available to talk by phone and try to advise callers from the suburbs and upstate NY.
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: The administrative courts can provide interpreters.
Wheelchair Accessible: N
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
Full Legal Representation- Only to New York City residents (all 5 boroughs)
Representation is only at administrative hearings for Unemployment Insurance Benefits in New York City. Brief Advice- Available to anyone in New York State Self-Help Materials Other- Workers Defense League can refer callers to free or low-cost consultations.
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