Heard about a $3,100 payment for hospitality workers on ny unemployment but can't find details?

I heard about it too! But I think it's $3,100 not $2,750. My cousin works at a resort upstate and said they got an email about it, but no actual money yet. I think you have to have been working in tourism or restaurant industry since before covid and still be underemployed. Not sure where to apply tho.

After weeks of trying to get info about these payments, I finally got through to someone at unemployment! I used a service called claimyr.com and got a callback with a real person in like 20 minutes. They told me everything about the program and helped me check my eligibility. Best money I've spent to finally get an answer instead of endless hold music. They even have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I've been checking everyday and haven't seen anything official from the Department of Labor about this. Lots of rumors flying around but nothing concrete on the website. Typical NY unemployment confusion 🙄

Ok so I work for a hotel (front desk) and our HR sent out an email yesterday about this! It IS real but the actual amount is $3,100 and it's specifically for hospitality and tourism workers who were on unemployment for at least 18 weeks during the pandemic AND who are still working reduced hours (less than 75% of pre-pandemic hours). They said applications aren't open yet but should be available through the NY DOL website by next month. Hope this helps!

I'm in the industry & I spoke directly with a DOL rep last week (after trying for days to get thru). This payment is real but there's a TON of misinformation going around. Here's what they told me: - It's a one-time payment of $3,100 - You must have worked in hospitality/tourism before the pandemic - You must have been on unemployment for at least 17 weeks total - Your current hours must be at least 30% less than pre-pandemic - Applications will open June 15th - The money comes from leftover federal relief funds They're apparently going to send emails to everyone who potentially qualifies. The application will require proof of employment in the tourism/hospitality sector and documentation of your reduced hours. If you're struggling to get info by phone (who isn't?), try claimyr.com - it's how I finally got through after days of trying. They keep calling for you and get you connected with a real agent who can actually help.

I don't mean to be negative, but I'll believe it when I see the money in my account. 😑 NY unemployment has promised so many things over the past couple years that either never materialized or got so delayed they were useless. I work at a museum and we're all still struggling with reduced hours but getting actual help has been a nightmare.

just got off the phone with unemployment (finally!!). the program is called the Hospitality Worker Recovery Payment (HWRP) and yes it's $3,100. eligibility requires that you worked in tourism/hospitality before the pandemic, were on unemployment for at least 20 weeks total during the pandemic emergency period, and are currently working at least 25% fewer hours than before. they're finalizing the application process and it should launch mid-June. there's no way to pre-register or anything, just gotta wait.

There was an official press release about this last week. It's called the Tourism Worker Recovery Fund. $3,100 one-time payments for eligible workers. Here's what I found: "The state has allocated $100 million for workers in the hospitality and tourism sectors who continue to experience reduced employment compared to pre-pandemic levels." Applications should open next month sometime.

my sister works at a hotel and her manager just did a meeting about this. apparently its coming from the american rescue plan leftover funds that the state had to use or lose. she said they were told applications would be on the ny unemployment website starting in june.

How are y'all STILL dealing with unemployment issues?! I thought all that pandemic stuff was over? Genuine question.

I actually got an email about this last week! I worked at a hotel before covid, was on unemployment for almost a year, and now I'm back but only part-time. The email didn't have many details, just said that the NY Tourism Recovery Payment Program would be launching soon and that I might qualify based on my unemployment history. Said to watch for more info in the coming weeks.

Calling NY unemployment is IMPOSSIBLE. I spent 3 days trying to get someone on the phone about this. Finally used claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in like 30 min. They confirmed all the details everyone else mentioned - one-time $3,100 payment, must have been in tourism/hospitality, must have been on UI during pandemic, must still be working reduced hours. Applications open in June.

This is real. My roommate works at the NYSDOL (not customer service but in another dept) and she confirmed they're launching this program next month. It's specifically to help tourism workers who still haven't recovered financially from the pandemic. The payment is $3,100 and there are specific eligibility requirements about how long you were on unemployment and your current work status compared to before.

Why is it so hard to get clear information from ny unemployment??? It's almost like they make it confusing on purpose so fewer people apply 🙄

Wait I'm confused. Is this only for people still on unemployment? Or can people who are back working but at reduced hours also qualify? My husband works at a museum and they cut his schedule from 40 hrs to 25 hrs compared to pre-covid.

I FINALLY managed to get thru to someone at unemployment today after trying all week. Here's the OFFICIAL info straight from them: The program is called the "Hospitality and Tourism Recovery Payment" and is a one-time payment of $3,100 (gross, before taxes). Eligibility requirements: - Worked in hospitality or tourism sector before March 2020 - Received at least 16 weeks of unemployment benefits during the pandemic - Currently employed but working at least 25% fewer hours OR earning at least 25% less than pre-pandemic Applications will open June 15th and close August 15th. Payments expected to start going out in July for early applicants. You'll need to provide proof of employment in the sector (paystubs from before March 2020) and current employment status (recent paystubs). They're sending emails to people who they think might qualify based on their records, but not everyone will get an email so check the website in June! By the way, I highly recommend using claimyr.com to get through to an agent. After days of trying on my own with no luck, they got me connected to a real person in about 40 minutes. Definitely worth it to finally get solid answers.

I bet this will be like everything else with ny unemployment - announced with big fanfare, implemented horribly, and half the people who qualify will never see a penny 😒

i work at a restaurant and our manager just told us about this today! it's definitely real but they're still setting up the application process. he said we should all start gathering our pre-pandemic pay stubs to show our hours/wages from before vs now.

I keep seeing different amounts. First I heard $2,500, then $2,750, now people are saying $3,100. Which is it?!