Can I reapply for NY unemployment after my benefit year ends if I haven't worked since?

Unfortunately you need to have worked during your benefit year to qualify for a new claim. You need to have earned at least 10x your weekly benefit rate in covered employment to establish a new claim. If you haven't worked at all, you won't be eligible for a new claim period.

I was in the exact same boat last month. I couldn't get through to anyone on the phone for answers - kept getting disconnected. Finally tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected to a live agent who sorted everything out. Talking to the rep got my issue resolved in like 10 minutes - best decision after weeks of frustration! They have a video explaining how it works too: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

the main rule is you need to have worked and earned wages in at LEAST 2 calendar quarters during your base period to qualify for a new claim. If you haven't worked at all since yr last claim, ur probably not eligible for a new one. Sorry dude thats how it works.

You should call and ask them directly. The rules change all the time and theres so much misinformation out here. I spend 2 days calling nonstop before I got someone on the phone last time I had a question.

Hey I went thru this exact thing in June. I had been on unemployment since April 2021 and when my benefit year ended, I tried to file a new claim. The system automatically reviews your work history, and if you haven't worked enough during the benefit year, you'll get a determination letter saying you're ineligible for a new claim. I recommend: 1) Apply anyway - sometimes there are exceptions 2) Be prepared for a denial 3) Look into emergency assistance programs through your county 4) Contact your local state rep's office - mine helped me navigate alternatives 5) Consider taking ANY job temporarily even outside your field If you absolutely need to speak with someone, claimyr.com was the only way I managed to get through on the phone. The unemployment system is completely overwhelmed still. This situation is so stressful, I know. But you're not alone in this.

The ny unemployment system is such a joke. They make it impossible to get answers and then penalize you when you do something wrong because you couldn't get clarification. 😡

I believe you can apply for an extension in certain circumstances even if you havent worked. At least thats what my neighbor told me happened with her claim. Might be worth trying to apply and see what happens?

When my benefit year ended I just applied anyway and got denied, but then I found out about the 597 form you can request if you're facing financial hardship. It doesn't guarantee anything but worth trying. You have to call to request it tho.

You could also look into whether you qualify for disability if you have any medical conditions. The pay is lower but at least its something if ur running out of options.

In theory ur supposed to be actively looking for work while collecting unemployment so if youve been on it since 2021 and havnt found ANY work in all that time... they might question that. Just saying.

I filed a new claim after my benefit year ended with no new work and got denied. Then I called (finally got through after using claimyr.com) and found out I could appeal the decision. Still waiting to hear back on my appeal but at least I have a chance.