can you collect unemployment if you work part time

[Jasper]

In the U.S., part-time workers can often collect partial unemployment benefits if their hours or pay were reduced involuntarily, or if they are seeking full-time work but accepted a part-time role. You must report all gross wages weekly. Benefits are reduced based on earnings, but you may still receive payments, which can also extend your benefit period.

[McTeagan]

The NYS DOL’s new partial unemployment system uses an “hours-based” approach. You can work up to seven days a week without losing full benefits if you work 30 hours or fewer and earn less than the maximum gross benefit rate, excluding self-employment income. Benefits are reduced based on total weekly hours rather than per day worked.

[BellaDella]

If your part-time pay is below your weekly unemployment benefit, you might still receive full or partial payments. Part-time generally means working fewer than 40 hours per week. When certifying benefits, you must report all gross wages, including part-time income before taxes or deductions, even if it seems less than your benefit.