Overview
- State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said recipients should see the larger amount in this week's payments.
- The increase applies automatically for people already collecting benefits, requiring no new application.
- Weekly amounts are recalculated based on each claimant's recent work history and earnings.
- People who do not qualify for the top rate will still receive higher weekly checks under the updated schedule.
- Furloughed federal workers in New York are eligible to open claims to receive unemployment benefits.