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    Default Unemployment Eligibility on Leave of Absence

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: new York

    I am a teacher who is on unpaid leave after having a baby last January.
    I do plan to return to work in September, however, someone recently mentioned that I may have been eligible to collect UI benefits while on leave. I recently started to look into this but am coming up short. On the Q&A on the NYS UI website, it didn't specifically say whether I would be eligible or not. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Default Re: Nys Unemployment Eligibility on Leave of Absence

    this is one of the FAQ's on the NT state Department of Labor website.
    http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/clai...uapplyfaq.shtm



    Q: Under what circumstances may I file a claim?

    A: The unemployment insurance program provides benefits to individuals who have sufficient employment to establish a claim, have lost employment through no fault of their own, are ready, willing and able to work and are actively seeking work. If you have worked in New York State within the last eighteen months, you have the right to file a claim for benefits.
    Unless there is some really odd exception for a maternity or early childhood leave, I don't see you as eligible.

    Here is a FAQ that addressed the situation of a woman being pregnant:

    Q: Does pregnancy affect my eligibility?

    A: Federal and state laws prohibit the denial of benefits to any claimant because of pregnancy. Pregnant claimants are eligible for benefits according to the same rules that apply to all other claimants. If you are ready, willing and able to work, and are actively searching for work, the fact of your pregnancy has no bearing on your collecting benefits.
    but again, it requires the applicant to be ready willing and able to accept employment.

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