Student Project: Applying for Unemployment Insurance (Video)

This video — filmed and edited by Cornell ILR students and alumni Jenna Lea, Riley Xian, Suparna Agrawal and Amanda Kruman — examines the unemployment insurance (UI) application and appeals process in New York State. Through interviews with legal professionals at Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY) and a former claimant, along with a mock hearing, this video informs viewers on the steps of the UI application process, best practices when applying for UI and what to expect during the UI application and appeals process. 

Contact your local legal aid organization if you desire legal representation for UI-related matters. For more information on how to find representation for UI in New York State, please visit this document from the New York State Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board.