Welfare Info

New York Unemployment Insurance

New York

What is New York Unemployment Insurance?

Unemployment insurance benefits provide temporary financial assistance to workers unemployed through no fault of their own that meet New York's eligibility requirements.

Administration

New York Unemployment Insurance is administered by New York.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must a resident of New York and meet all of the following:

  • Unemployed, and
  • Worked in New York during the past 12 months (this period may be longer in some cases), and
  • Earned a minimum amount of wages determined by New York guidelines, and
  • Actively seeking work each week you are collecting benefits.

Contact Info

(888) 209-8124

How to Apply

Application

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