Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York

COVID-19 Information: What’s Changed? What Do You Need to Know?

Unemployment Benefits

New York State has waived the seven-day waiting period for unemployment benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus-related closures or quarantines.  Detailed instructions to apply for benefits are available here.

 

COVID-19 Related Legal Lifelines

• Regular New York State Unemployment and Pandemic Unemployment Lifeline (Leer en español)
• Protections for Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic