Unemployment insurance is designed to assist workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. It is 100 percent funded by employers through payroll taxes.
Benefits are not based on financial need. Although weekly benefits do not completely replace your regular earnings, they can help you meet expenses until you find a new job.
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New york state department of Labor - Additional $25 weekly payment to unemployment recipients...
The additional $25 weekly payment, known as Federal Additional Compensation (FAC), is being made to unemployment recipients. The $25 payment is being made at the same time as the regular unemployment payment. Claimants who have elected to have federal tax withheld from their unemployment benefits, will receive $22.50. No additional action will be necessary to receive the FAC payments. The last week for which FAC payments can be made is the week ending July 4, 2010. Read more at https://ui.labor.state.ny.us/UBC/home.do
Meeting Eligibility Requirements
Unemployment benefits vary by state, but generally include weekly subsistence compensation, job-training opportunities, and job-searching and other re-employment assistance for those who qualify. Eligibility requirements also vary by state. But, generally, unemployed workers must meet the following requirements to qualify. An individual who files for unemployment insurance benefits must meet specific eligibility requirements before benefits can be paid. Individuals must:
Have received enough wages during the base period to establish a claim
Be totally or partially unemployed
Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own
Be physically able to work
Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work
Be actively looking for work
Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed
Be approved for training before training benefits can be paid