can collect unemployment if work part time

[McFelicity]

In the United States, part-time workers can often collect partial unemployment benefits if their hours or pay were cut involuntarily or if they took part-time work while seeking full-time employment. All gross wages must be reported weekly. Benefits decrease with income, but partial payments may continue, extending the overall benefit period.

[SanEli]

The NYS DOL now uses weekly hours to calculate partial unemployment benefits. Workers can work seven days a week without losing full benefits if their hours do not exceed 30 and earnings stay under the maximum gross benefit rate, excluding self-employment. Reductions are applied incrementally based on total weekly hours.

[Lilian]

Even if your part-time pay falls below your weekly unemployment benefit, you may still qualify for full or partial payments. Part-time typically means working fewer than 40 hours weekly. When certifying, report all gross wages, including part-time income before taxes or deductions, even if it appears smaller than your benefit.