How long do you have to be employed to collect New York state unemployment benefits?

Answer 1

26 weeks of unemployment benefits which can be spaced out over a year (like if you have a temp job for a few weeks and then go back to unemployment). This can be followed by 33 weeks of "Emergency unemployment benefits" and that is followed by about 20? weeks of "Extended Benefits" unemployment benefits. Once you get past the initial regular unemployment benefits, you may need to report your work search efforts in their format every month to continue to get benefits. If you are able to collect COBRA with the ARRA benefits, these get impacted as you switch from regular to emergency to extended. There are also career search services and educational grants and exemptions you can get. Google New York State unemployment assistance to get the website / the right area and look at FAQs. Make sure you read the actual regulations because in my experience, the representatives give you wrong info on the phone. Whether you live in NYS or not makes a difference on how long benefits last and whether you can get more than 2 weeks extended benefits.

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The reference to length of time mentioned above can be found in the Glossary in the Related link below about New York.

Answer 2

Currently with all of the extensions it is 79 weeks. I heard they will be voting this month to see if there will be another 13 extension.

How long? As of December, 2008, The duration of NY unemployment benefits was 26 weeks, but benefits can be extended by New York during times of high unemployment or other special circumstances.

Answer 3

How much? In general, unemployment benefits are based on an individual's earnings in the base period. As of December, 2008, NY benefits ranged from $40 to $405. New York state unemployment benefits are subject to Federal income taxes, and you may elect to have taxes withheld from your unemployment check. How soon? Across the United States, it generally takes two to three weeks to receive your first benefit check after you file your claim. Check with your state unemployment office for details. How long? As of December, 2008, The duration of NY unemployment benefits was 26 weeks, but benefits can be extended by New York during times of high unemployment or other special circumstances.

Answer 4

You had to work and be paid in at least 2 of the base 4 quarters of the year, and there are two different ways of calculating that, but there are other criteria as well. For more information, see the Related Link below

Answer 5

You had to have worked and be paid wages in at least two calendar quarters of your base period (of one year). Refer to the Related Link below.

Answer 6

$405 is the maximum that you may collect. 99 weeks is the maximum time, including all extensions.

Answer 7

At present $405 per week.