N.Y. Labor Law Section 522
Total unemployment and partial unemployment

“Total unemployment” means the total lack of any employment during any week. “Partial employment” means any employment during any week that is less than full-time employment so long as the compensation paid is less than the claimant’s weekly benefit rate plus the claimant’s partial benefit credit. The term “employment” as used in this section means any employment including that not defined in this title.

Source: Section 522 — Total unemployment and partial unemployment, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/LAB/522 (updated Feb. 7, 2025; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Oct. 25, 2025

Last modified:
Feb. 7, 2025

§ 522. Total unemployment & partial unemployment's source at nysenate​.gov

Link Style