QUESTION
Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits?
Asked on Jan 24th, 2022 on Labor and Employment - New York
More details to this question:
I have had a bit of bad luck over the last year. First, I started working remotely from NYC for a nonprofit in Africa from 01/Feb/2021 till August 2021; I was let go on no fault of my own. Then I started working for a company in Austin, Texas as a full-time employee from November till yesterday and was let go on no fault of my own. NYC has specific requirements for how many quarters someone must work to be eligible. Do you think I am eligible based on my situation? I have been performing all of the work from NYC. Please advise as it is my first time applying for unemployment benefits.
1 ANSWER
I believe you asked this same question on AVVO. I tried to provide some suggestions on that site. Apply honestly and if you are even considering opening your own business or conducting business as an independent contractor on-line make sure you ask New York State's Department of Labor before doing so. Were you to engage in or launch your own business before requesting or informing DOL that you intend to do so, that oversight usually results in a denial of benefits. Request permission before applying for unemployment benefits. Call some employment lawyers who have handled unemployment appeals during COVID, which I have not had the time to do.
Answered on Jan 25th, 2022 at 7:44 AM