Can I recertify for NY unemployment after benefits expire while working part-time?

When your benefit year expires, you'll need to file a completely new claim, not just recertify. Since you've been working part-time, you likely have enough earnings to establish a new claim. Go to your NY.gov account and select 'File a New Claim' rather than the weekly certification option. The system will guide you through the process and determine if you're eligible for a new benefit year.

Same thing happened to me last year. You definitely need to file a new claim not just recertify. There might be a week or two gap in payments while they process the new claim tho. Just a heads up.

THEY WILL MAKE YOU FILE A NEW CLAIM!!! And then you'll probably get stuck in pending hell for WEEKS! I was working part time too and my benefit year ended in Feb and I had to file a new claim and it took 5 WEEKS to get paid again!!! The system is completely broken and they don't care at ALL about people who need help!!!

I went through this exact process in January. Here's what you need to know: 1. You must file a new claim when your benefit year expires (not recertify) 2. Having part-time work actually helps you qualify for a new claim year 3. They'll look at your earnings in your base period (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters) 4. If approved, there's typically a 1-week waiting period before benefits resume 5. Continue claiming weekly while your new application processes One important tip: take screenshots of your work and earnings history before filing the new claim. Sometimes the system doesn't accurately transfer this information over.

my sister had same problem she ended up having to go to the office in person because the online system kept crashing when she tried to file a new claim

After weeks of trying to get through on the phone for a similar issue (my claim expired while I was still working part-time), I found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to an actual NYSDOL rep in about 20 minutes. Was definitely worth it because the agent fixed my new claim issue right away instead of me waiting for weeks. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - their site is claimyr.com if you're interested. Saved me a ton of frustration!

I'm in almost the exact same situation! My benefit year ends next month and I'm also working part-time. I'm super nervous about having to start over with a new claim... Did you end up filing yet? How did it go? I'm worried they'll calculate my benefits differently and I'll get less money.

Quick update based on the 2025 rules: When filing a new claim after expiration while working part-time, make sure to have the following ready: 1. Accurate records of all part-time earnings (weekly breakdown) 2. Documentation of your work search activities (even while working part-time) 3. Your current employer's information 4. Any separation documents from previous employers The new monetary determination will be based on your earnings during the base period, so your weekly benefit amount may change depending on how much you've been earning at your part-time job.