Good morning–
This is a reminder that per federal law, federal unemployment benefits and extensions are scheduled to expire on September 5, 2021. This includes benefits in the following programs:
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
- Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
- Extended Benefits (EB)
- $300 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) supplement
- $100 Mixed Earner Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) supplement
The last week claimants may certify for full or partial benefits through these programs is September 5, 2021 through September 11, 2021. Claimants will receive their final week of benefits through these federal programs two to three days after certifying. Please note: All unemployment benefits will be delayed one day for claimants who certify on Sunday due to the Labor Day bank holiday.
Today, NYS DOL is sending emails and text messages to New Yorkers who are receiving benefits with information about their current programs, options moving forward, job search resources, and additional assistance available to New Yorkers.
Job Search Resources
As a reminder, NYS DOL has several free resources and partnerships available to assist New Yorkers in their job search:
- Career Services: NYS DOL’s online resources include resume writing tools, interview tips, job postings, and specialized services.
- JobZone: NYS DOL currently has more than 200,000 jobs posted from all regions of the state, and across all industries on JobZone. New Yorkers can utilize job search resources and tools, while searching for jobs.
- Coursera: Unemployed New Yorkers can take thousands of free, online programs and certificate courses through NYS DOL’s partnership with Coursera.
- SUNY For All: Free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching to help New Yorkers train up.
- Career Fairs & Workshops: NYS DOL continues to hold no-cost virtual workshops and job fairs.
Other Available Assistance
New York’s myBenefits resource highlights available assistance provided by other state programs and services, including food programs, temporary assistance, health insurance programs, and more. New Yorkers can access these services at mybenefits.ny.gov.
New Yorkers who owe back rent or utilities arrears may quality for emergency rental assistance through the ERAP program. More information can be found at otda.ny.gov/erap.
Additional Resources
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Thank you.
