In a nutshell: Losing your job is stressful in many different ways, not least of which is the stress of trying to make ends meet while looking for another job. If you live in New York and recently became unemployed, you should learn how to apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible, to help eliminate at least that particular source of stress.
Losing your job is stressful in many different ways, not least of which is the stress of trying to make ends meet while looking for another job. If you live in New York and recently became unemployed, you should learn how to apply for unemployment benefits as soon as possible, to help eliminate at least that particular source of stress.
You need to move fast. File your claim within a week of becoming unemployed or you risk losing some or all of your unemployment benefits.To be qualified for unemployment benefit in New York, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own. If you were fired for cause, you do not qualify for benefits.You must be actively looking for work.You must be physically and mentally ready to work.You must also be able to attend meetings at your assigned Career Center.You cannot get unemployment benefits if you did not work at the company for a long enough time and earn enough money to qualify. These standards change from time to time, but frequently include working at least two quarters out of the year and earned at least a few thousand dollars in one of those quarters.
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If you do, you should receive your first unemployment payment in two to three weeks. When you do, you will also be paid for any previous weeks you were waiting. However, you will not receive any benefits for the first week, as this is classified as a "waiting week."
If you are denied unemployment benefits, you can request a hearing to get your case reheard.
If you have any questions while you are waiting, call a New York Department of Labor customer service representative. The customer service office is open from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm EST from Monday through Friday. It is not open on weekends.
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