New York Unemployment Duration Question - How many weeks can I claim?
Been collecting unemployment benefits for 3 months now. Anyone know how long I can keep claiming for? Also wondering if theres any extensions available if I run out of benefits before finding work?
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Theodore Nelson
Regular UI benefits in NY last for 26 weeks total. The amount you get depends on how much you made at your last job. After that its pretty much it unless theres some special emergency extension going on (which there isnt rn
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Carmella Fromis
•ty for explaining! do you know if the 26 weeks has to be used all at once or can it be spread out?
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Theodore Nelson
•You can spread it out over your benefit year (that's 52 weeks from when u first filed). But after that year ends you'd need to work again to qualify for a new claim
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AaliyahAli
Hey i was in the same boat last month trying to figure this out. I used claimyr.com to get through to an agent who explained everything. It costs $20 but saved me hours of calling. They wait on hold and connect you when someone picks up. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Ellie Simpson
•sounds kinda sketchy ngl... did it actually work? 🤔
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AaliyahAli
•100% legit actually! saved me like 3 hours of hold time, agent answered all my questions about duration and everything
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Arjun Kurti
Make sure ur applying to at least 3 jobs per week and keeping records! They've been doing random audits lately and u dont wanna lose ur benefits 👀
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Raúl Mora
•fr fr this is important. my friend got caught slipping on the work search requirements and it was a whole mess 💯
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Margot Quinn
The 26 weeks goes by FAST. Start looking for work now, don't wait till the last minute like I did lol. The job market is rough rn
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Evelyn Kim
theres no extensions anymore... used to be during covid but those days are over fam 🤮
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Diego Fisher
•facts. we all in the same boat now. gotta hustle b4 benefits run dry
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Henrietta Beasley
Here's everything you need to know about NY unemployment duration: Basic Facts: - 26 weeks max for regular UI - Must certify weekly - Need to do 3 work searches per week minimum - Benefits last 1 year from initial claim date - Weekly amount stays the same throughout Tips: 1. Start job hunting NOW 2. Keep detailed work search records 3. If you need clarification, use claimyr.com to reach an agent quickly 4. Consider part-time work - you can still get partial benefits 5. Take advantage of free training programs through NY Career Centers DM me if u need more info!
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Carmella Fromis
•this is super helpful tysm! 🙏
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