Can I get ny unemployment while still working part-time with reduced hours?

Yes, you can absolutely file for unemployment while working reduced hours. It's called partial unemployment. You'll have to report your weekly earnings when you certify and they'll deduct a portion from your benefit. I went through this last year when my company cut everyone to 18 hours a week. Just be super accurate with reporting your income or they'll come after you later.

Been there, done that. I was hitting roadblocks for weeks trying to get partial benefits when my hours got slashed. Kept calling the unemployment office and getting nowhere - busy signals or endless holds. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual human at the unemployment office! Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast I couldn't believe it. Check out this video if you're curious how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The rule of thumb in NY is that you can earn up to 30% of your weekly benefit rate without reduction. Anything over that reduces your benefit $1 for $1. So if your weekly benefit would be $300, you can earn up to $90 without reduction. If you earn $150 that week, you'd get $240 in benefits ($300-($150-$90)). Hope that helps!

i was in this exact situation!! they cut my hours at walmart from 38 to like 22 a few months back. you can DEFINITELY get partial unemployment but you gotta be careful with how much you work. if you make too much in a week you might not get any benefits for that period. the magic number is 30% of your benefit amount - you can earn that much without losing benefits. anything over that gets deducted dollar for dollar.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! These companies do this on purpose - cut you just enough that you're desperate but not enough to get full benefits. I went thru the same BS with my restaurant job. They scheduled me juuuust under the threshold where I'd get decent UI benefits. Its all a scam to keep us poor and desperate.

Here's a detailed breakdown of how partial unemployment works in New York: 1. Yes, you can claim benefits with reduced hours. This is exactly what the system is designed for. 2. When you certify each week, you'll report the exact number of days you worked (even partial days count as full days in NY's system) and your gross earnings. 3. In NY, the system reduces benefits based on days worked: - Work 0 days = 100% of benefit - Work 1 day = 75% of benefit - Work 2 days = 50% of benefit - Work 3 days = 25% of benefit - Work 4+ days = 0% benefit (regardless of earnings) 4. Apply online through NY.gov but be prepared for possibly needing to talk to a representative to explain your situation. This is where services like claimyr.com can help - they'll get you through to an actual person instead of waiting on hold for hours. 5. Keep detailed records of all work hours, earnings, and communications with your employer about the reduction. Hope this helps! The partial UI system can be a lifesaver during reduced hours.

make sure you document EVERYTHING! my employer tried to contest my partial claim saying i was offered more hours but turned them down (i didn't). if you have texts or emails about your schedule cuts SAVE THEM. ny unemployment is a pain to deal with but worth it when ur strugglin

quick question - does anyone know if doing gig work (uber/doordash) while on partial unemployment is allowed? I'm in the same boat as OP but thinking about picking up some delivery gigs on the side.

Whatever you do, DONT LIE about your hours or income when filing. My coworker tried to game the system and ended up having to pay back $4800 plus penalties. They will catch you eventually and it's not worth it. Just be honest with what you report each week.

Pro tip: if you're having trouble reaching someone at the unemployment office (which you probably will), call your state assembly person's office! They have special contacts and can often help push your claim through. Worked for me when I was stuck in pending hell for 6 weeks.

am i the only one who thinks its crazy that we all have to become UI experts just to get the benefits we paid into?? the whole system is designed to be so confusing that people give up. like why tf does NY count days instead of hours??