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Once you have filed a claim for benefits, you must also claim weekly benefits for each week you are unemployed and meet the eligibility requirements. This is also called “certifying for benefits.”. You can start certifying as soon as you receive a notification from the DOL.
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Certify Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Certify for benefits for each week you remain unemployed, as soon as you receive notification to do so. Visit site: https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment/certify-weekly-unemployment-insurance-benefits.
You can also certify for weekly benefits with our automated phone system by calling 833-324-0366 (for PUA) or 888-581-5812 (for UI). To file a Shared Work claim or to certify for weekly benefits, please sign in to your account below or create a new account.
Estimate Weekly Unemployment Insurance Benefits. You can use this tool to estimate a weekly Unemployment Insurance benefit amount. NOTE: This tool gives an estimate only. It does not guarantee that you will be eligible for benefits or a specific amount of benefits.
Overview. Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Apply the first week that you lose your job. If you are eligible, you will be paid for all benefits from that date forward. You must certify your eligibility for benefits weekly online or over the phone to receive benefits.
WARNING: Use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN), proxy, or internet anonymizer service will cause problems with your ability to apply or certify for benefits. Turn these services off before accessing online services. If you cannot turn off your VPN please call 1-888-209-8124 to apply for benefits or 1-888-581-5812 to certify for benefits. v6.9.
This online system is available for filing new claims Monday through Sunday, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM Eastern Time. If you are living and/or willing to look for work in the state of New York, you may also file your claim by calling the Telephone Claims Center at 1-888-209-8124 during regular business hours.