< Back to New York Unemployment

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?

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

0 coins

ty for explaining! do you know if the 26 weeks has to be used all at once or can it be spread out?

0 coins

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

0 coins

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

0 coins

sounds kinda sketchy ngl... did it actually work? 🤔

0 coins

100% legit actually! saved me like 3 hours of hold time, agent answered all my questions about duration and everything

0 coins

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 👀

0 coins

fr fr this is important. my friend got caught slipping on the work search requirements and it was a whole mess 💯

0 coins

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

0 coins

theres no extensions anymore... used to be during covid but those days are over fam 🤮

0 coins

facts. we all in the same boat now. gotta hustle b4 benefits run dry

0 coins

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!

0 coins

this is super helpful tysm! 🙏

0 coins

TaxRefund AI

Expert Assistant
Secure

Powered by Claimyr AI

T
I
+
6,506 users helped today