N.Y. Labor Law Section 522
Total unemployment

“Total unemployment” means the total lack of any employment on any day. The term “employment” as used in this section means any employment including that not defined in this title. * NB Effective until February 1, 2025 or 30 days after the commissioner of labor certifies that the department of labor has an information technology system capable of accommodating the amendments in chapter 277 of 2021, whichever occurs earlier (see chapter 56 of 2024 Pt.Z-§1 for further provisions) * § 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. * NB Effective February 1, 2025 or 30 days after the commissioner of labor certifies that the department of labor has an information technology system capable of accommodating the amendments in chapter 277 of 2021, whichever occurs earlier (see chapter 56 of 2024 Pt.Z-§1 for further provisions) -- NOTE: This is extended every fifteen days through DOL notification letter until system is ready to be implemented

Source: Section 522 — Total unemployment, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/LAB/522 (updated Jan. 17, 2025; accessed Jan. 18, 2025).

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