New York Unemployment Insurance
What to expect if you file for unemployment benefits in New York
Max weekly benefit
$504
Max duration
26 weeks
Max total benefit
$13,104
How benefit is calculated50% of AWW, max $504/week
Waiting weekNo waiting week
StateNew York (NY)
About New York unemployment insurance
In New York, the maximum weekly unemployment benefit is $504 and benefits can last up to 26 weeks. Your actual benefit amount depends on your wage history — 50% of aww, max $504/week.
To qualify, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own (layoffs qualify; quitting or being fired for cause typically does not). You must be actively searching for work each week you claim benefits.
File as soon as possible after your last day — there is typically a 2–4 week processing delay between filing and receiving your first payment.