This article is written from personal experience filing for Unemployment Insurance(UI) benefits with the NYS Department of Labor (NYSDOL). However, the contents are not intended to provide each detail of the process, but rather to present to NY workers what to expect and what to do when thinking of filing the right to support lost income in a new job search, due to the termination of employment without fault. their own
First, to qualify, you must meet the following basic criteria.
(1) history”>history and state You have worked in NY within the last eighteen months.
(2) You were terminated involuntarily by your employer without fault, but for business reasons such as staff reduction, company downsizing / shutdown/restructuring or the company’s failure to operate.
(3) you are a US citizen, a US permanent resident or an immigrant with a legal operating status at the time you lost your job and is permitted to take a new job and work in the state of NY within the last 18 months.
(4) You may be eligible if you are unable to meet your employer’s requirements or standards for your salaried position.
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The NYSDOL suggests that you claim unemployment benefits the first week you are fully or partially out of work online or through an automated phone that tells you he walks through the process in various languages other than English. When in doubt, consult the comprehensive Claimant FAQs, which will answer many questions about the process, what support is available, how to start the claim process, how your rate will be determined and other useful answers. Be honest and truthful with your completed application. It is not free for anyone to claim unemployment benefits. In other words, it is suffered by scammers, who are people or things that offer help to file for benefits in exchange for your payment. Don’t stay away from them and report such a scam to the Bureau of Immigrant Workers’ Rights at 1-877-IMM-WRKR (1-877-466-9757) if you encounter one.
If the information provided to you is incomplete or needs further verification on your part, the NYSDOL will leave you and/or a number where you can call.
Within approximately one week of completing your application, you will receive a
Financial determination, providing one of the following:
(1) Your application is rejected and the reason for non-entitlement to such is reached.
(2) Confirmation of the base period and employers use earnings to determine if you have enough work to establish a claim. Check this form for accuracy to check that this is used for determining the rate which is the twenty-sixth (1/26) of the quarter of the highest salary to be paid to you in the base period. The maximum benefit as of the time of this article (April 2009) is $405 per week.
If you do not agree with the determination or do not agree with incorrect or missing information, you can request a review. Be prepared to have evidence to support your argument.
Once you are eligible to receive benefits, you should continue your weekly benefits online or by phone. At this time, you need to actively search and job search and report to your local NYSDOL office on the scheduled date and time (usually six to eight weeks at work). Failure to attend the meeting will result in loss of benefits.
In NY State, where the unemployment rate is high, a total of 33 weeks of federally-funded emergency benefits are available in addition to the 26-week regular benefits. That is, if you are still unemployed after completing the initial 20 weeks and you are ready, willing and able, you can continue to claim extended unemployment benefits. Additionally, as of April 7, 2009, a $25 weekly payment, known as Federal Additional Compensation (FAC), was also made to unemployment recipients.
Remember to keep your social security number and PIN (Personal Identification Number created by you). Do not allow anyone else to have this information and file for you. The NYSDOL takes a serious step and holds the claimant and the beneficiary in potential fraud which could cause the claimant to lose up to 20 weeks of benefits.
It is worth your time to read for more information on the NYSDOL website for services and programs including training and job search to help you. stay positive and well informed in your research efforts.
