Unemployment After Being Fired in New York
Whether you can collect unemployment in New York after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you lost your job through misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you work again and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit rate. N.Y. Labor Law § 593(3), (4), (5)
| If you were fired | If you lost your job through misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you work again and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit rate. If you lost your job because of a job-related felony and are convicted or sign an admission, you are disqualified for 12 months, and wages from that employer before the act cannot be used for a new claim. The disqualification is not limited to one benefit year. |
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| Appealing a denial | If you disagree with a determination, request a hearing within 30 days from the date of the determination. Keep certifying weekly while you wait. |
Where to get help in New York
More New York unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your New York Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in New York
- Unemployment After Quitting in New York
- How Much Unemployment Pays in New York
- How to File for Unemployment in New York
- All New York unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in New York?
If you lost your job through misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you work again and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit rate. If you lost your job because of a job-related felony and are convicted or sign an admission, you are disqualified for 12 months, and wages from that employer before the act cannot be used for a new claim. The disqualification is not limited to one benefit year.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in New York?
If you disagree with a determination, request a hearing within 30 days from the date of the determination. Keep certifying weekly while you wait.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.