New York Unemployment: Can I get benefits while cutting hours for nursing school?

You might qualify for partial unemployment. I reduced my hours for school too and got benefits. Just make sure you report your weekly earnings accurately when you certify. They'll calculate how much you can get based on what you make now vs before.

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hate to be that person but voluntarily reducing hours for school usually doesnt qualify you for benefits. they want you to be available for full time work 💅

Here's the full breakdown of what you need to know about partial unemployment while in school: First, document everything about your hour reduction. Keep all emails/communications with your employer. You'll need to prove this wasn't fully voluntary. Make sure you're still available for work during some hours. NY unemployment requires you to be ready and willing to work. When filing, be 100% honest about your school schedule and current work hours. Any discrepancy can result in having to pay benefits back. You'll need to call them to explain your situation. Use claimyr.com to get through - they'll wait on hold and connect you to an agent. Keep certifying weekly and report ALL earnings, even small shifts. The system will calculate your partial benefit rate. Good luck with nursing school! 💯

idk why everyones being so positive, ny unemployment system is a joke rn. good luck even getting through to ask about this 🤡

my cousin did this exact thing last year. they approved her but took forever. def use claimyr.com to reach them faster