NYS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS

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  • What is the Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP)? (Probably the one for you!)

    The Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) gives you an opportunity to start a business and create your own job while receiving UI benefits. If accepted into the SEAP, you will work full-time at starting your own business and you will not be required to look for other work.

    For more information about the program and its requirements, please visit the SEAP web page.

    Unemployment Insurance Benefits For Persons Who Desire To Open Their Own Business In NYS

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  • What is Trade Adjustment Assistance?  (TAA)

    If you lost your job directly or indirectly because of foreign trade, you may be eligible for TAA.

    This assistance may include:

    • Additional weekly benefits under Trade Readjustments Allowances;
    • Paid training;
    • Job search assistance;
    • Relocation allowances

    To be eligible for these benefits, the United States Department of Labor must certify that foreign trade was an important reason that you lost your job. Your employer, the New York State Department of Labor, your union or you and two other affected employees must file a petition to get this certification. You can get a petition form from your local Career Center or online at  www.doleta.gov/tradeact/petitions.cfm. The petition must be filed with the United States Department of Labor within one year of the date you lost your job.

    Important: You must meet certain deadlines to qualify for some of these benefits.  Contact your local Career Center for information about the services you may be able to get under this program. To find your closest Career Center, go to www.labor.ny.gov or call the Department of Labor Contact Center at (888) 4-NYSDOL ((888) 469-7365).

ADDITIONAL WEB SITES TO HELP YOU REALIZE YOUR BENEFITS IN NYS

If you wish to open a new business and you are eligible for unemployment, the State of NY is able to help you with additional payments for up to 26 weeks while you are starting and building your business.

Questions? Call Bill C. Merrell, Ph.D., Merrell Institute for further details and information to start the process.

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