A new Facebook account created to ensure Spanish-speaking New Yorkers have access to important information and updates, follows the new Twitter account
“Follow” the New York State Department of Labor in Spanish Page on Facebook to connect to free New York State resources and services
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today announced the launch of a new Facebook account to expand accessibility to Spanish-speaking New Yorkers. This follows DOL’s recent addition of a new Twitter account intended to improve accessibility for Hispanic New Yorkers. Spanish-speaking residents can “Follow” the New York State Department of Labor Facebook page in Spanish to receive information about employment and training opportunities, worker rights and protections, unemployment insurance ( UI), immigration policies and other important employment resources. This page will also provide updates and information about COVID-19, as well as New York State programs and resources for Spanish-speaking workers and families. These new, more accessible social media pages will help ensure that all New Yorkers have access to the information they need.
“We’ve faced a series of rapid-fire challenges over the past few years, and social media is a critical tool in keeping New Yorkers informed in real time,” the state Department of Labor commissioner said. New York, Roberta Reardon. “Adding these more accessible social media resources will ensure that all New Yorkers are kept up to date on how the Department of Labor can help them.”
New York State continues to be a national leader in language access. All essential NYSDOL documents are available in 11 languages, and the NYSDOL website chatbot currently communicates with New Yorkers in nine different languages. During the administration of the historic $2.1 billion Excluded Workers Fund in August 2021, NYSDOL launched a state-of-the-art app to allow thousands of New Yorkers to apply in 13 different languages.
Learn more about language access services offered by NYSDOL. New Yorkers needing additional language assistance can call 1-888-469-7365.
