NEW YORK UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - HEARINGS AND APPEALS - CAPABILITY OF EMPLOYMENT - CASE NO. 6

This is from the DOL website FAQ and emphasis is on the issue to be discussed:

Q: How do I know if I may file a claim?

A: By law, the unemployment insurance program provides benefits to people who: .

Have enough employment to establish a claim
Have lost employment through no fault of their own
Are ready, willing and able to work and
Are actively seeking work"