Nys Unemployment..Nys Unemployment Insurance
October 4, 2009
Nys Unemployment..Nys Unemployment Insurance:State Labor Commissioner M. Patricia Smith urged Western New York residents who are unemployed because of the severe storms and flooding that began on Aug. 8 to apply as soon as possible for special Disaster Unemployment Assistance. The application deadline is Oct. 12.
Time is running out to apply for these benefits. We know these storms affected many people, and these benefits can help ease a difficult situation for Western New Yorkers who are out of work because of the disaster,” Smith said. “Even if you are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits, you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. But you must apply by the Oct. 12 deadline, and it’s only two-and-a-half weeks away.”
To qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, you must live or work in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and Erie counties and be ineligible for regular unemployment insurance. Here are some examples of reasons for unemployment that may make you eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance:
You were injured in the disaster and are unable to work, whether you are an employee or self-employed.
Your workplace was damaged, destroyed, or you can’t get there because of the disaster.
Your transportation to work is not available because of the disaster.
You cannot get to your job because you must travel through the affected area, and you cannot do that because of the disaster.
You were about to begin working, but could not because of the disaster.
You are now the breadwinner or major support for a household because the former head of household died in the disaster.
You are out of work because the Federal government took over or closed the facility where you worked.
You derived most of your income from areas affected by the disaster, whether you worked for yourself or for an employer, and your business is down as a direct result of the disaster.more info
