New York Unemployment: How many weeks do I need to work to qualify for benefits?

You need to have worked in at least 2 quarters of your base period and earned at least $3,100 in one of those quarters. Plus your total base period earnings must be 1.5x your high quarter earnings. Its not really about time worked, more about how much you earned

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I applied after working only 2 months and got denied. You might be eligible for partial benefits tho

The entire NY unemployment system is a joke fr fr 😤 took me 6 weeks just to get my first payment

File anyway! worst they can say is no. Sometimes they make exceptions depending on circumstances

Here's everything you need to know about qualifying for NY unemployment: Earnings Requirements: - Minimum $3,100 in one quarter - Must have worked in 2 different quarters - Total earnings must be 1.5x your highest quarter Base Period: - Standard: First 4 of last 5 completed quarters - Alternate: Last 4 completed quarters if you don't qualify under standard Other Requirements: - Job loss not your fault - Must be ready and able to work - Need proper work authorization If you're having trouble reaching someone, use claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold and connect you to an agent. Saved me hours of frustration. Keep all your pay stubs and employment docs handy when you apply!