Business closures and rising unemployment caused by the impact of the pandemic by coronavirus In the United States, applications for unemployment benefits increased considerably in each of the states of the country like New York.
Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are intended for provide temporary financial assistance in the form of weekly payments eligible workers who have become unemployed.
In New York, those who lose their jobs normally can receive unemployment benefits for twenty six weeks, however, thanks to American Rescue Plan, if you apply for benefits or already receive them, the deadline to continue receiving them is September 6.
How to file an unemployment claim in New York?
Claims to receive unemployment benefits can be submitted through the website of the work Department.
There is generally a waiting period between the time a claimant submits an application and the time they receive their first payment. However, For those applying for benefits after losing their job due to the pandemic, this waiting period has been canceled.
How do I know if my unemployment claim has been approved in New York?
If you have already made an application and want to know if it has already been approved, visit the official site of work Department from New York and log in to your account to view your claim information and status.
If the status of your process appears as “pending”, the Department of Labor may be taking a little longer to review and process your claim for benefits.
Once the application has been approved, the Department of Labor will send you a “Monetary Determination” with information on the amount you will receive each week.
If your application has already been approved and you will receive unemployment benefits, you will need to provide information each week to show that you continue to be eligible to pay benefits. This process is known as certification. On this note ‘How can I get certified for weekly unemployment benefits in New York?’, we explain the process to you.
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