Sunday 9:00 AM
Time to certify for last week. Your answers are ready.
New York Unemployment Made Simple
$600 a weekTry for $0
For up to 26 weeks, $15,600 total.
Working part-time?
That week pays $600 if your pay from employers is $869 or less. Self-employment income doesn’t count. Source
Your best quarter's pay divided by 26, or by 25 if it's $3,575 or less, between $140 and $869 a week. Source: NYS DOL: how your weekly benefit is calculated. The state decides the final amount.
Ask anything about unemployment in New York. Answers come from the state’s own rules.
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Wednesday 2:14 PM
New letter from NY DOL: phone interview Wed at 10 AM. It’s on your calendar.
Friday 11:02 AM
Your $600 is late. It was released Tuesday. Here’s what to do.
New York’s system goes offline Nov 2
For 9 to 12 days. Here’s what to do.
- Nov 2, 5 PMLast chance to certify for the week ending Nov 1.
- While offlineKeep logging your job search.
- When it’s backCertify the weeks you missed. You’ll be paid for both.
Source: NYS Department of Labor
Common questions
How does unemployment work in New York?
If you lose your job through no fault of your own, New York pays you a weekly benefit while you look for work. You keep it coming by claiming it on the state's site.
What does SimpleUnemployment do?
We're not affiliated with the state. We make your claim easier to keep up with: reminders before every deadline and plain-English help along the way.
What happens to my NY.gov account?
Nothing changes. You keep your account and claim there yourself. We remind you when it's time and help you through it.
Is my information safe?
We only ask for what we need, we never sell your information, and it's always sent over an encrypted connection.
How accurate is the estimate?
It follows the state's published formula, linked under the calculator. The state makes the final decision.
What does it cost?
Your first month is free. After that it's $15 a month.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime, in one tap.
Which states do you cover?
New York for now. Pick another state at the top to join its waitlist.