You should consider filing a new unemployment claim if you've lost your job through no fault of your own, your work hours have been significantly reduced, or you've recently become unemployed after exhausting previous benefits. Additionally, check if you meet your state's eligibility requirements and ensure you have all necessary documentation ready. If you're unsure, you can contact your local unemployment office for guidance tailored to your situation.
If you have been laid off from your job you may be able to file for unemployment online without visiting an unemployment office. In many states, unemployed workers can apply for unemployment benefits online or over the phone. In New York, for example, can visit Unemployment Services web site to file a new unemployment claim, claim weekly benefits, or check on the status of an existing unemployment compensation claim. Filing by phone is also an option.
I worked in NY for 6 months. I live in New Jersey. I was told by NJ Unemployment when I tried to claim benefits that I would have to claim my unemployment benefits in the State of NY.
Under the Interstate Unemployment Agreement provisions you could file in either, but preferably in New York since it is the "liable state" which collected the unemployment taxes from your employer.
You file for unemployment from the "liable state" which collects the unemployment insurance from the employer you worked for. In this case, the "liable state" is New York. You can file in Pennsylvania, as the "agent state", but it is New York that Pennsylvania would contact in your behalf.
There are several kinds of government aid available, especially if you currently have no income. You should be eligible for unemployment in New Jersey, and should file at a government office.
Answer:You file for unemployment from the "liable state" which collects the unemployment insurance from the employer you worked for. In this case, the "liable state" is New York. If you work 18 months only in New York, but live outside the state, you MUST file with New York. If you worked in 2 or more states, you can file in any of them, or even combine your earnings from several employers. See the Related Link below for more details.
You may file for unemployment online at the Manhattan Department of Labour website, or you may call 1-888-581-5812 to file for unemployment by phone. Before you file for unemployment you should find out if you qualify for unemployment, and have the necessary documentation ready.
Most states would have you reopen the old claim because you would still be in your benefit period (52 weeks).
The new unemployment extension will last 13 weeks in Florida. Check your eligibility & claim benefits at your unemployment office www.unemployment.001webs.com
Generally, unemployment benefits are paid by the state in which you worked. If you live in Connecticut and work in New York you most likely collect unemployment benefits from the state of New York.
Anytime that you need unemployment benefits you have to refile. When you refile you will be advised if you are eligible for benefits. Sometimes you will reopen an existing claim if it is within the same base period that you were collecting in previously, in which case your unemployment amount will remain the same. However, if you have exhausted your previous benefits and not eligible to open an extension, then the unemployment office will use the new base period, and based on the work that you have completed, you may or may not qualify. File asap, because many states will not allow you to backdate your unemployment to when you first became unemployed. You can always file, but you may not qualify.
The NYS Unemployment office is telling me I have a partial claim on file and therefore cannot complete my new claim. The only option they give me is to cal 888-209-8124 which I have done many times and eventually it disconnects me. What do I do?