NEW: We& #39;ve updated our unemployment application so New Yorkers can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance without having to apply for traditional unemployment insurance first & get denied.

This means we& #39;ll process claims more efficiently & get you benefits faster. Threadhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Downwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Downwards arrow">

Here& #39;s how the updated application works:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1⃣" title="Keycap digit one" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit one"> Visit https://unemployment.labor.ny.gov"> https://unemployment.labor.ny.gov 
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2⃣" title="Keycap digit two" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit two"> The application will determine which program—unemployment insurance or PUA—you should apply for
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="3⃣" title="Keycap digit three" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit three"> You& #39;re prompted to answer program-specific questions
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="4⃣" title="Keycap digit four" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit four"> If DOL needs more info, WE will call you

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow">If you already applied for traditional UI but may be eligible for PUA, we will contact you.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow">If you previously filed for UI and filled out a standalone PUA application, we are processing your application and will be in touch IF we need to speak with you for more information.

Need more information?

Click here for an updated factsheet on PUA: https://on.ny.gov/3cskE5s ">https://on.ny.gov/3cskE5s&q...