New York Unemployment: How many weeks do I need to work to qualify for benefits?
I started working at my job 3 months ago and just got laid off. Not sure if I worked long enough to qualify for unemployment benefits in New York. Does anyone know the minimum time requirement? Really need this money to pay bills.
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Amara Nnamani
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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GalacticGuru
•what exactly is a base period? sorry im new to all of this 🤔
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Amara Nnamani
•Base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file your claim. If that doesnt qualify you, they look at alternate base period which is the last 4 quarters
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Giovanni Mancini
•dont forget you also need to have lost your job through no fault of your own!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Hey! I was in the same boat last month. I found this website claimyr.com that helps you get through to an agent on the phone. Costs $20 but totally worth it cause they got me through in like 30 mins. Check out this video too: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Dylan Cooper
•sounds sketchy af. your telling me I gotta pay to talk to unemployment? 🤡
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
•nah fr its legit. they just wait on hold for you. saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on
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Sofia Morales
•can confirm - used it twice already. beats calling 100 times a day
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StarSailor
I applied after working only 2 months and got denied. You might be eligible for partial benefits tho
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Dmitry Ivanov
The entire NY unemployment system is a joke fr fr 😤 took me 6 weeks just to get my first payment
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Ava Garcia
•facts 💯 system always down when u need it most
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Miguel Silva
File anyway! worst they can say is no. Sometimes they make exceptions depending on circumstances
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GalacticGuru
•yeah im def gonna try. nothing to lose ig
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Zainab Ismail
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!
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Connor O'Neill
•this should be pinned fr 👆
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GalacticGuru
•thank you sm for breaking it down like this!
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Eli Butler
Just went through this myself! If you worked consistently for 3 months and made decent money, you might actually qualify. The key is calculating your base period earnings - if you started 3 months ago, they'll look at your earnings in the quarters you worked. Even if you don't meet the standard base period requirements, New York has an alternate base period that might work in your favor. I'd definitely recommend applying online at labor.ny.gov and seeing what happens. The worst they can do is say no, but you might be surprised. Also keep track of all your job search activities from day one - you'll need to report those weekly if you get approved. Good luck! 🤞
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