| Unemployment Project |
Unemployment ProjectLegal Services NYC advocates provide legal advice and representation at hearings and in unemployment insurance appeals. The Unemployment Insurance Advocacy Project also engages in legal advocacy to address the larger systemic barriers that prevent workers from accessing benefits. Unemployment insurance (UI) is a critical source of income support for unemployed workers, providing eligible workers with up to $405 a week in benefits for up to 26 weeks. Workers who have lost their job due to no fault of their own, or have quit their job as a result of domestic violence, a health condition or some other good cause, may be eligible for UI. For assistance with an unemployment insurance question or denial, call the helpline at 646-442-3332 to speak to an attorney in your neighborhood.
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Snapshot of Program- Unemployment
Problem: Almost 50,000 applications for Unemployment Insurance are filed in New York state annually. Half are from New York City; less than 25% are granted.
What these numbers mean: Very people who have earned this benefit through their work are able to get the benefit.
Solution: Our unemployment project represents applicants on appeal who have been denied How many people have been helped? Last year, over 600 applicants were helped.
Unemployment Project Helpline: 646-442-3332