New York Unemployment: Can I collect after contract work if I have severance?

You can file for unemployment after your severance period ends, but the contract work will affect your claim. You'll need to report all earnings while working as a contractor. Once the contract ends, you can continue your claim if you still qualify based on your base period from the layoff.

Hey guys I was in the same boat! I found a way to actually talk to someone at unemployment about this. Used this site claimyr.com - they dial and wait on hold then connect you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Take the contract work! Its better than sitting around waiting. Plus you can make bank at $55/hr while looking for something permanent 💰

Here's the detailed breakdown of your situation: Severance doesn't affect your ability to file after it ends. Contract work is considered temporary employment. You can absolutely file based on your previous W2 job after both end. Just remember: - Document everything - Report all earnings during contract period - Keep track of your contract end date - File immediately after contract ends If you need clarification, use claimyr.com to get through to an agent. Way better than waiting forever on hold. Source: Been through this exact situation last year.

ny unemployment system is such a mess rn... good luck getting actual answers from them 🤮

just make sure u save like half that contract money for taxes, they dont withhold anything 👀