The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) determines your weekly unemployment benefit amount by dividing your earnings for the highest paid quarter of the base period by 26, up to a maximum of $504 per week. Benefits are available for up to 26 weeks.
How much do you have to make to collect unemployment in NY?
NYS DOL’s new partial unemployment system uses an “hours-based” approach. Under the new rules, you can work up to 7 days per week without losing full unemployment benefits for that week, if you work 30 hours or fewer and earn $504 or less in gross pay excluding earnings from self-employment.
How many jobs do you need to get unemployment NY?
three work search activities
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS You must complete at least three work search activities each week, unless you have a Work Search Plan approved by the Department of Labor.
How do I apply for pandemic unemployment in NY?
To certify online:
- Go to
- Enter your NY.gov username and password.
- Click the “Unemployment Services” button on the My Online Services page.
- Then click “Claim Weekly Benefits” and follow the instructions.
Are New Yorkers getting unemployment?
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – New Yorkers can now receive up to 57 weeks of PUA benefits, with the program extended from the week ending January 3, 2021 through March 14, 2021. New Yorkers currently receiving PUA should continue to certify as usual and will continue to receive their benefits.
Will New York receive 300 unemployment?
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) – You will get an additional $300 per week on top of your normal UI or PUA payments. This program has been extended to September 6, 2021. (This benefit was once worth $600 per week but has offered $300 per week since late December 2020.)
Why is unemployment taking so long in NY?
Once your application has been approved, the Department of Labor will send a “Monetary Determination” with information on your weekly benefit amount. After making your claim, it will take between two to three weeks to receive it. Delays may be caused if the state needs additional information before sending payment.
