New York Unemployment Insurance
Weekly cash benefits for New Yorkers who lost their job through no fault of their own. Administered by the NY State Department of Labor. Most claimants receive benefits for up to 26 weeks; you must be actively searching for work.
Potential Benefit
Up to $504/week ($26,200/year max)
Who Qualifies
Workers laid off through no fault of their own with sufficient base-period earnings
How to Apply
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