New York A10048 sets the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit at the higher of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage.

New York A10048 amends the labor law to establish the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit. The benefit amount is determined by the greater of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage. This change applies to claimants with remuneration paid in two or three calendar quarters during their base period. The bill ensures that no claimant receives a weekly benefit amount less than the specified minimum.

New York A10048 sets the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit at the higher of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage.

New York A10048 amends the labor law to establish the minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit. The benefit amount is determined by the greater of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage. This change applies to claimants with remuneration paid in two or three calendar quarters during their base period. The bill ensures that no claimant receives a weekly benefit amount less than the specified minimum.