New York Unemployment: Laid off after 5 months - do I qualify with only one calendar quarter?
Just got laid off after working January through May. Looking at the requirements, they say you need to work in 2 calendar quarters but I only worked in one quarter plus part of another. Anyone know if I can still qualify for benefits? Really worried about this since I need the money.
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Emma Garcia
You should be good! January-March is one quarter, and April-May is part of the second quarter. As long as you got paid in both quarters, youre qualified. The quarters dont need to be complete, just need wages in 2 different quarters 👍
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Aiden Rodríguez
•omg thank you so much! that makes me feel way better about applying 😅
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Ava Kim
•yeah this is correct. i was in the same boat last year. as long as u got paid in 2 different quarters ur fine
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Ethan Anderson
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Layla Mendes
•sounds kinda sketch tbh. does it actually work? 🤔
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Ethan Anderson
•100% legit, used it twice now. beats calling for 6 hours straight lol
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Lucas Notre-Dame
•Worth every penny fr fr. Got through in like 45 mins
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Aria Park
Make sure u have all ur paystubs ready when u apply. theyre gonna ask for proof of income for those months.
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Noah Ali
The real question is did you make enough money in those 5 months? You need at least $2,900 in your highest paid quarter to qualify for benefits. Check ur w2s
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Aiden Rodríguez
•Yes I made about 4k per month so should be good there
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Noah Ali
•ur golden then! go ahead and apply
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Chloe Boulanger
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR NEW CLAIMS: First, yes you qualify! Here's what you need to know: 1. The quarters are: Jan-Mar (Q1), Apr-Jun (Q2), Jul-Sep (Q3), Oct-Dec (Q4) 2. You just need wages in any 2 quarters 3. Minimum earnings requirement is $2,900 in highest quarter 4. Have ready: Last employer info, dates worked, reason for separation Pro tip: If you need to speak with someone, use claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold and connect you to an agent. Saves hours of frustration. DM me if you need more help!
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James Martinez
•This should be pinned fr 💯
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Olivia Harris
•saving this for later, thanks fam
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Alexander Zeus
ny unemployment system is such a joke fr. why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤡
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Alicia Stern
•ong system still running on windows 95 or smthn 💀
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Caleb Bell
Just went through this exact same situation last month! You definitely qualify - I worked Feb through June and got approved no problem. The key thing is making sure you have all your documentation ready when you apply. Also heads up, the online system can be glitchy so if it gives you trouble don't panic, just try again later or early morning when there's less traffic. Good luck! 🍀
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Elijah O'Reilly
•Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really reassuring to hear from someone who went through the same thing. Good tip about trying early morning - I'll definitely keep that in mind when I apply 🙏
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Fatima Al-Sayed
Just want to add - don't stress too much about the application process! I was in a similar spot last year (worked March-July) and was worried about the same thing. The NY DOL website has a really helpful eligibility tool that walks you through it step by step. Since you made good money those 5 months, you should definitely qualify. One thing I wish I knew earlier - make sure to apply ASAP since there's usually a waiting week before benefits kick in. The sooner you get the ball rolling, the better! 💪
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Isla Fischer
•This is super helpful advice! I didn't know about the waiting week - definitely going to apply today then. Thanks for mentioning the eligibility tool too, that sounds like it'll make the whole process way less stressful 😊
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