Can I get NY unemployment with barely any work history this year?

Unfortunatelly, you need to have worked in your base period to qualify. Base period is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters. You don't have enough work history based on what you said. You might want to check out SSI or SSDI depending on your situation an medical history.

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You need to have worked and earned enough wages during your base period to qualify for unemployment in NY. Since you only worked 3 days this year and nothing for like a year and a half before that, you probably won't qualify for regular UI. The minimum earnings requirement is pretty substantial - like $2,700 in your highest quarter and at least $4,200 total in your base period.

I was in a somewhat similar situation last year. Had very minimal work hours and tried applying. Got denied. The system is super frustrating because you can go through the whole application process only to find out at the end you don't qualify. Total waste of time. 😡

For SSI, you'll need to prove that you have a disability that prevents you from doing substantial work. Back problems can qualify but you'll need medical documentation and it's a pretty intensive application process. If you go that route, get ready for a lot of paperwork and possibly hiring a disability lawyer if you get denied initially (which happens to most people on their first try).

Here's what you need to know about NY unemployment eligibility: - You must have worked and earned enough wages during your base period (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters) - You need to have earned at least $2,700 in one quarter - You need total earnings of at least 1.5 times your highest quarter earnings across the entire base period - You must be able and available for work - You must be unemployed through no fault of your own With only 3 days of work this year and no work for many months before that, you almost certainly won't qualify for regular UI benefits. However, you might qualify for other assistance programs. If you have documented medical conditions that limit your ability to work, SSI or SSDI might be options. SSI is needs-based (income/resource limits apply) while SSDI requires work credits earned over your lifetime. You might also want to look into: - SNAP benefits (food assistance) - Medicaid for healthcare - HEAP for energy assistance - Local job training programs that can accommodate your physical limitations I'd recommend contacting your local Department of Social Services to see what you might qualify for. You can also try connecting with a live agent at unemployment through claimyr.com if you want a definitive answer about your UI eligibility based on your specific work history.

call them and ask. they'll tell you exactly if ur eligible or not. thats the only way to know 100% since everyone's situation is diffrent. good luck

You don't qualify for regular unemployment with only 3 days of work this year and no work history before that. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but theres specific earning requirements. You need to have earned at least a certain amount in your base period and with 3 days of work you definitely won't meet that threshold.

The criteria to qualify for NY unemployment is pretty clear cut – you need to have worked and earned a minimum amount during your base period. With only 3 days of work this year after a long gap, you're unfortunately not going to qualify. It's not worth the time and effort to apply because you'll just get denied.

For SSI, you need to prove you have a disability that affects your ability to work. Back problems can qualify, but you'll need lots of medical documentation. The application process is long and most people get denied the first time, so be prepared for that. Might be worth talking to a disability lawyer before you even apply.

NY labor department has a unemployment eligibility calculator on their website that might help you figure out if you qualify. But honestly with so little work history it's pretty unlikely.

Unemployment insurance is exactly that - INSURANCE. You have to pay into the system (through working) to get benefits out. If you haven't worked much, you haven't paid much into the system, so you don't get benefits. That's why it's not going to work for your situation with only 3 days of work.

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TBH you're better off focusing on finding a job that doesn't require heavy lifting than wasting time on unemployment applications you won't qualify for. There's lots of WFH jobs these days that don't require any physical labor. That's your best bet with back problems.