UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Eligibility
To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, you must have worked and earned enough wages in covered employment. The Department of Labor decides if you qualify for benefits
(888) 209-8124
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Suffolk, NY
Nassau, NY
Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To collect benefits, you must be ready, willing, and able to work, and actively looking for work during each week in which you are claiming benefits. It is best to apply for Unemployment Insurance online.
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