BENCH MANUAL TERMS OF USE

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Disclaimers

The Bench Manual on this website does not have the force and effect of law. Users of this manual are responsible for their own research of regulations, statutes and case law. The Bench Manual cannot substitute for legal advice. While we attempt to provide information that is timely, accurate and complete, persons using this site must take responsibility for judging the significance and accuracy of its content.

The description of procedures and practices in the Bench Manual are internal guidelines for the benefit of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).  Their presence on the website is meant only to provide clarity to the public about suggested practices of the New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board (UIAB) and should not be used in concluding that an ALJ has made an error.

“Helpful Information” and “Questions & Answers” pages on this website do not in themselves have the force and effect of law and are not meant to restrict the public in any way.