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Unemployment Insurance

Unemployment Insurance (UI) 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.

To qualify for UI benefits, you must have enough work and wages in covered employment. In New York State, employers pay a tax that funds UI. We do not deduct it from your paycheck. The Department of Labor decides if you qualify for benefits.

Important information for claimants:

UI Rules for Government Workers

UI Rules for Teachers and Other School Workers

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Congress Passes and President Signs Benefit Extension Through December 2012 (Last updated February 23, 2012)

The UI Extension Bill was passed by Congress and signed by the President, extending deadlines for benefit extensions through December 2012. The new extension does not add any weeks beyond the 93 weeks currently available. However, the maximum number of weeks will be reduced at multiple times during 2012 bringing the total maximum weeks down from 93 to 63 by September 2nd. Please continue to claim weekly benefits in the usual manner, unless you receive instructions to file a new claim. Keep checking this website for updates on the benefit extension. For extension deadlines, see the updated EUC/EB Deadline Chart. For an estimate of the number of weeks you may qualify for, see the Benefits Calculator or Chart.

1099G Available Online

You can view and print your 1099G for calendar year 2011 on this website. Just login to our Benefits Online page and use the option at the bottom of the page to View/Print your 1099G. If you are not able to print, you can also request a copy by completing and mailing the Request for 1099G form . For more information, see our frequently asked questions.