Can you file unemployment two separate claims at the same time with NYS Department of Labor?

You can't file unemployment two separate claims for the same time period. NYS Department of Labor requires you to file one claim that includes all your employment history. When you file, you'll report both employers during the application process. The system will calculate your benefit amount based on your highest earning quarter from both jobs combined.

yeah you definitely cant file unemployment two claims lol. that would be fraud. just put both jobs on the same application and let them figure out the math.

The key thing is being accurate about your work history. NYS Department of Labor will verify everything anyway through employer reports. Make sure you have the exact dates, wages, and reason for separation for both jobs. If the part-time job was seasonal, that should be noted too since it affects how they calculate your base period.

Wait, I'm confused too. Can you file unemployment two weeks after you lose your job or do you have to wait longer? I thought there was a waiting period.

I had a similar situation last year with multiple employers. The NYS Department of Labor system actually makes it pretty straightforward - you just add each employer in the work history section. The tricky part for me was getting through on the phone to clarify some details about my claim. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Really saved me from sitting on hold for hours.

Just make sure you report everything honestly. NYS Department of Labor takes misrepresentation seriously and you don't want to deal with an overpayment notice later if they find discrepancies.

I went through something similar when I was laid off from my main job but still had a small freelance gig ending around the same time. Definitely file just one claim and include both employers - the system is designed to handle multiple work histories. When you get to the work history section, you'll see fields for multiple employers where you can enter dates, wages, and separation reasons for each. The NYS DOL will use whichever quarters give you the highest benefit calculation, so having both jobs reported actually works in your favor. Just keep all your documentation handy (W-2s, pay stubs, etc.) in case they need verification.

I'm actually dealing with a similar situation right now! I was let go from my main office job in January but also had a small tutoring gig that ended around the same time. From what I've learned through the process, you definitely need to file just one claim and report both employers in the work history section. The NYS DOL website has a pretty clear step-by-step guide that walks you through adding multiple employers. One thing that helped me was gathering all my employment documents beforehand - pay stubs, W-2s, and exact employment dates for both jobs. The seasonal aspect of your weekend job shouldn't complicate things too much, just make sure to note that when you're filling out the reason for separation. Good luck with your claim!