Can a 17 year old file for unemployment in ny state?

Question

If a 17 year old who is working full time in the summer, and is going to be a senior in the fall is let go from his job... can he claim unemployment benefits?

Answer 1

Of course not!

Answer 2

you have to able and available for work ..which you wont be due to school

Answer 3

No.  A summer job isn't enough time to earn UE benefits -- you generally need 6 to 12 months of continuous employment -- and since you're going to be in school you are not ready to accept immediate employment.

Answer 4

You might be eligible, since you say in your added info that you worked there for over a year.  It will depend on how much you made at the job each quarter.  Apply and see what they say.