Unemployment claims can take two to three weeks to process from the date you applied, officials say, though hundreds of New Yorkers have told us they’re waiting longer than this for their benefits. The fastest way for New Yorkers to receive their benefits is by choosing direct deposit, said Cohen.
How many people are unemployed in New York State?
There are now 497,076 fewer people unemployed in the state. New York job growth data is also available.
How is partial unemployment calculated in New York?
But partial unemployment benefits are calculated based on the number of days you work, not the number of hours. So, even if you work only two hours each day for four days a week, the state unemployment system considers that working four days, and you would not qualify for unemployment benefits.
