Can I reapply for unemployment benefits after my claim ended - NYS Department of Labor rules?

Yes, you can absolutely file a new unemployment claim! Since you worked after your previous claim ended, you'll likely be eligible for a new benefit year. The NYS Department of Labor will look at your recent work history to determine your new weekly benefit amount. Just go to my.ny.gov and start a new application - they'll walk you through the process.

i did this last year and it was fine, just make sure you have all your pay stubs from the temp work ready when you apply

The NYS Department of Labor will use your most recent qualifying wages to calculate your new weekly benefit amount. Since you worked temp jobs after your previous claim, those wages should count toward your new base period. You'll need to report all employers from the past 18 months when you file. There's no waiting period between claims as long as you have sufficient work history.

I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to ask questions about reapplying. If you run into issues or need to speak with someone about your specific situation, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call and getting busy signals.

Just applied for my second claim last month after working retail for a while. The process was pretty straightforward online. Make sure you have your Social Security number, all your employer info, and your last day worked for each job. Takes about 20-30 minutes to complete the application.

I was in a similar situation last year - my benefits expired and I did some contract work for about 8 months before that ended. When I reapplied, the process was actually smoother than my first time around since I already had an account set up. One tip: make sure you have the exact dates and gross wages for each pay period from your temp work, not just total amounts. The system will ask for detailed weekly/biweekly earnings. Also, don't worry about applying "too early" - there's no penalty for filing a new claim once your previous benefit year has ended and you've worked since then. Good luck!

I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago! My original claim ended, I did some gig work for several months, then needed to file again when that dried up. The good news is that NYS makes it pretty easy to file a new claim - you just need to make sure you have sufficient work history in your new base period. One thing I wish I had known is that you can actually check your wage history on the NYS DOL website before filing to see what wages they have on record from your temp work. This helped me confirm everything was properly reported by my employers. Also, don't stress too much about the timing - as long as your previous benefit year ended and you've worked since then, you're good to go. The worst they can do is say you don't have enough qualifying wages, but it sounds like you should be fine with the temp work you did.

I'm dealing with this same situation right now! My claim ended in August and I've been doing some freelance work since then, but it's been inconsistent. Reading through everyone's responses here is really reassuring - I was worried there might be some kind of penalty for reapplying so soon after my last claim ended. It sounds like as long as you've worked and earned enough wages in between, you should be good to go. I'm definitely going to check my wage history online first like Jamal suggested before I submit my application. Has anyone had experience with how long it takes to get approved for a second claim? Is it faster since they already have your information on file, or does it take just as long as the first time?

I just went through this exact process a few months ago! My benefits ended in March, I worked at a temp agency through the summer, and then filed a new claim in September when that assignment ended. The whole process was actually pretty smooth - I was worried for nothing. A few things that helped me: 1) I kept detailed records of all my temp work including pay stubs and exact employment dates, 2) I waited about 2 weeks after my last temp paycheck before applying to make sure all wages were in the system, and 3) I used the wage inquiry tool on the NYS DOL website first to verify everything looked correct. My new weekly benefit amount was actually slightly higher than my first claim because the temp work paid a bit more than my previous job. The approval took about 2.5 weeks and I got my first payment right after the waiting week. Don't overthink it - if you worked enough hours at the temp agency, you should be fine to apply right away!