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You are eligible for the $600 weekly FPUC payment if you are on any sort of unemployment, including PUA and partial unemployment. This is available for claims dated 3/28/20-7/31/20. The federal supplement does not affect eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP. It does affect SNAP and TANF.

If you filed for UI more than a week after your layoff date, you are eligible for backpay.

The obligatory waiting week has been waived, so your claim will process with a date a week earlier than what you apply for, to account for the waiting week waiver.

NY
There is a streamlined application process so that all applicants complete the same form, regardless of which program they'll eventually be eligible for.
PUA:
Unemployment for the self-employed. Acceptable proof of income includes prior year tax returns, 1099, P&L, bank statements and more. You will most likely be approved for standard UI even if you're an independent contractor, if you had W2 employment within the last 18 months.
If you are assigned the minimum rate of $182 when it should be higher based on your income, complete this form, fax it in, then send it again via the message center (Subject1: "Benefit Rate and Monetary Determination" Subject2: "Some of my wages are missing or incorrect") so that they definitely got it. Your rate should be adjusted in less than a week. You are also entitled to get your updated rate on all prior weeks.
You are also eligible for PUA if you landed a job but where unable to start due to the pandemic. You need an employment offer that was then rescinded to prove this.
PUA is available for a total of 46 weeks from 02/02/20-12/31/20.
Partial UI:
You can apply for partial UI if you're working 3 days or less, and earning $504/weekly or less. The DOL deducts 25% of your base rate for every day that you work. (You receive 100% of your rate if you don't work at all, 75% if you work 1 day, 50% if you work 2 days, and 25% if you work 3 days).
PEUC:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks. This benefit is available through 12/31/20.
Extended Benefits:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 20 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks and your PEUC weeks. This makes for a total of 59 weeks that you can possible receive unemployment benefits. This benefit is available as long as the state's unemployment rate is high.
Requesting Backpay:
The NY DOL is using Docusign to allow claimants to file backpay. You should receive an email from the DOL with instructions. The email subject is "Action Required - NYS DOL Certification for Back Week Payments". This might end up in your spam folder, so be sure to check that as well.
If you don't receive this email or you don't want to wait, call the NY DOL and speak to an agent to certify for backpay over the phone.
It takes a little less than a week from when you complete backdated certifications until your claims are processed and funds are released.
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NJ
Apply here.
PUA:
Unemployment for the self-employed. Acceptable proof of income includes prior year tax returns, 1099, P&L, bank statements and more. You will most likely be approved for standard UI even if you're an independent contractor, if you had W2 employment within the last 18 months.
At this point it looks like claimants are still being given $231- the minimum PUA rate- regardless of prior income.
You are also eligible for PUA if you landed a job but where unable to start due to the pandemic. You need an employment offer that was then rescinded to prove this.
PUA is available for a total of 46 weeks from 02/02/20-12/31/20.
Partial UI:
You can apply for partial UI if your hours have been reduced by 20% or more. You'll be allowed to earn an additional 20% above your rate determination. Your earnings will then be deducted from your rate, and you'll receive the balance as your UI payment.
PEUC:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks. This benefit is available through 12/31/20.
Extended Benefits:
For those on regular unemployment- you will receive an additional 20 weeks of benefits after you've exhausted your initial 26 weeks and your PEUC weeks. This makes for a total of 59 weeks that you can possible receive unemployment benefits. This benefit is available as long as the state's unemployment rate is high.
Requesting Backpay:
You can request backpay if you are lucky enough to get through to an agent.

Here is a guide for NJ residents from the LRRC.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #620 on: May 10, 2020, 10:10:02 AM »
And you don't have all day on your day? That stinks.

Everyone move to NY, the rate is lower and site closes at 7 but at least you don't need to be there during a specific half hour every week.
Workflowy. You won't know what you're missing until you try it.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #621 on: May 10, 2020, 10:13:18 AM »
This was mentioned upthread, in NJ you can enter any SSN that matches with the time slot (for example, if it's time for 5000-6000 you enter 000005000), that gets you through the "pay wall" and then you enter your real SSN to recertify.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #622 on: May 10, 2020, 10:32:41 AM »
This was mentioned upthread, in NJ you can enter any SSN that matches with the time slot (for example, if it's time for 5000-6000 you enter 000005000), that gets you through the "pay wall" and then you enter your real SSN to recertify.
Don't think this still works.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #623 on: May 10, 2020, 10:49:06 AM »
Don't think this still works.
It worked on Friday.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #624 on: May 10, 2020, 11:04:24 AM »
This was mentioned upthread, in NJ you can enter any SSN that matches with the time slot (for example, if it's time for 5000-6000 you enter 000005000), that gets you through the "pay wall" and then you enter your real SSN to recertify.
When entering the phony SS number, I get the following message " We do not have a claim on file. Please confirm that the information that you entered is correct. If you would like to file a claim, please go to myunemployment.nj.gov"

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #625 on: May 10, 2020, 11:09:44 AM »
It worked on Friday.
i believe they changed the login screen so this does not work anymore
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #626 on: May 10, 2020, 11:11:59 AM »
When entering the phony SS number, I get the following message " We do not have a claim on file. Please confirm that the information that you entered is correct. If you would like to file a claim, please go to myunemployment.nj.gov"
I see now they changed the page and now require the real SSN with date of birth, oh well.

Should still work if you have someone's real info (family member etc.) for that time slot and then proceed to put in your info...

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #627 on: May 10, 2020, 11:13:01 AM »
I missed my certifying slot last week, is there any way to still get the benefits?

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #628 on: May 10, 2020, 11:25:28 AM »
I missed my certifying slot last week, is there any way to still get the benefits?
When you next recertify you should be able to enter for both weeks.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #629 on: May 10, 2020, 03:10:58 PM »
Many have been asking about getting unemployment retroactively in NJ.

This is from the LRRC Q&A
https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-Government-Help.pdf

52. I was approved for benefits, but I am only being given the option to claim benefits from last week.
How can I get the retroactive benefits?
Generally, unemployment benefits only go retroactive as of the week that you filed. PUA will provide the
benefits retroactive to the date that you became unemployed. When you certify for weekly benefits, look out for
the option to certify for previous weeks. Since PUA is a new program and the State is still finalizing details, it
may take some time to receive the option to certify for previous weeks. Be patient – there are tens of thousands
of people in the same situation as you.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #630 on: May 10, 2020, 03:47:39 PM »
Many have been asking about getting unemployment retroactively in NJ.

This is from the LRRC Q&A
https://www.thelakewoodscoop.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/COVID-19-Government-Help.pdf

52. I was approved for benefits, but I am only being given the option to claim benefits from last week.
How can I get the retroactive benefits?
Generally, unemployment benefits only go retroactive as of the week that you filed. PUA will provide the
benefits retroactive to the date that you became unemployed. When you certify for weekly benefits, look out for
the option to certify for previous weeks. Since PUA is a new program and the State is still finalizing details, it
may take some time to receive the option to certify for previous weeks. Be patient – there are tens of thousands
of people in the same situation as you.
Today we were given the option to claim retroactively - but only from the date we first applied, not from the date of unemployment which was 1 1/2 weeks before the application date.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #631 on: May 10, 2020, 03:56:47 PM »
Anyone know if leaving country is allowed while collecting unemployment? Have flight tom. Any info would be appreciated. PS always worked remotely but don't think they have record that worked remotely.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #632 on: May 10, 2020, 03:58:46 PM »
Anyone know if leaving country is allowed while collecting unemployment? Have flight tom. Any info would be appreciated. PS always worked remotely but don't think they have record that worked remotely.
Typically it wouldn’t be allowed but it should depend on your reason for unemployment. If the reason is fear of catching COVID or the like I don’t see why it would be an issue.
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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #633 on: May 10, 2020, 04:02:00 PM »
Typically it wouldn’t be allowed but it should depend on your reason for unemployment. If the reason is fear of catching COVID or the like I don’t see why it would be an issue.
I believe if you leave the country you are not eligible to collect for that period, as your were "not able and available for work" and not "actively seeking work?"

I might be wrong.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #634 on: May 10, 2020, 04:02:04 PM »
Anyone know if leaving country is allowed while collecting unemployment? Have flight tom. Any info would be appreciated. PS always worked remotely but don't think they have record that worked remotely.

You might have a problem certifying. I know of a few who had their claims flagged because they certified out of state/country. (some were in state but had filters/VPN pointing to other countries).

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #635 on: May 10, 2020, 04:03:10 PM »
I believe if you leave the country your nt elegeble to collect for that period, as your where "not able and available for work" and not "actively seeking work?"

I might be wrong.

I know in NY it's an issue.
https://labor.ny.gov/ui/claimantinfo/WarningsandAdvisoriespage.shtm

Not sure about now because the seeking work requirement has changed.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #636 on: May 10, 2020, 04:04:37 PM »
Anyone if the Passport exit triggers cancellation?

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #637 on: May 10, 2020, 04:19:00 PM »
Anyone if the Passport exit triggers cancellation?

For sure doesn't because you can collect unemployment in NY if you work for a NY employer even if you work out-of-state/country.
Telecommuting is not clear...

https://labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/covered1.shtm
Generally, services performed entirely outside NYS are excluded. However, if such services are not covered under the laws of any other state, they are covered under NYS law if performed: (1) outside the United States (except Canada and the Virgin Islands) by a citizen of the US for an American employer whose principal place of business is located in NYS; (2) within the United States, Canada or the Virgin Islands, if the place from which the services are directed and controlled is in NYS.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #638 on: May 10, 2020, 04:21:06 PM »
To summarize:
If you work in NY for a NY employer it's an issue to leave the state because then you are no longer ready, willing, and able to work.

If you work out-of-state/country for NY employer you should be able to collect from your resident state/country and don't need to be present in NY. That's as per the letter of the law, but they have struck down on telecommuting claims in the past.

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Re: Unemployment Help
« Reply #639 on: May 10, 2020, 07:53:51 PM »
I know someone who lives in Israel but is an American citizen and works for a company in NY.
She tried to make a UI claim online but got a rejection notice that said something about being out of the usa...


The link 3 posts up says this.
"You may not be eligible to claim benefits outside the United States...

If you travel to a foreign country (except Canada), you should not claim benefits while you are in the foreign country. Call the Telephone Claim Center before your trip to find out if you can protect your benefit rights while you're away. "

Does this mean she should just try and call and would be eligible?