If you do not have enough wages in your Basic Base Period, we use your Alternate Base Period to calculate your benefit payment. The Alternate Base Period is the last four completed calendar quarters before the quarter in which you file for benefits.

What is alternate base period EDD?

The Alternate Base Period (ABP) program requires the Employment Development Department (EDD) to use more recently earned wages to calculate monetary eligibility for new Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims for unemployed individuals who do not qualify for a UI claim using the Standard Base Period.

How do you use alternate base period?

An Alternate Base Period claim can only be filed when there are not enough wages earned in the Standard Base Period to file a valid claim, and you meet all other eligibility criteria to qualify for Ul benefits. ONLINE File online with eApply4UI – the fast, easy way to file a UI claim!

What is the base period for unemployment in NY?

In New York, as in most states, the base period is the earliest four of the five complete calendar quarters before you filed your claim for benefits. For example, if you filed your claim in October of 2020, the base period would be from June 1, 2019, through May 31, 2020.

Can you change your base period for unemployment?

If you file your unemployment claim in January through March, your base period is January through September of the previous year as well as October through December of the year prior to that. Because of this gap, some states allow you to file a claim using an alternate base period to determine eligibility.

How long is base period for unemployment?

The base period is the four completed calendar quarters in which wages paid to you are considered for determining your Weekly Benefit Amount and the number of weeks of entitlement.

Where do I file NYS 45?

Mail to:

  • NYS EMPLOYMENT.
  • CONTRIBUTIONS AND TAXES.
  • PO BOX 4119.
  • BINGHAMTON NY 13902-4119.

Can I collect unemployment if I only worked 2 months?

The amount of time you must work to complete your base period before qualifying for unemployment also varies by state, according to the Department of Labor. Most states are looking to see that you have worked at least two of the calendar quarters in the base period before approving unemployment benefits.

What is the deadline for applying for the alternate base period?

There is a deadline for us to consider you for the Alternate Base Period. Fill out the Request for Alternate Base Period form. The Department of Labor must receive your completed form within 10 days from the “Date Mailed” on the Monetary Determination. Once wages are “used,” they cannot be included in a future claim.

How do I claim my weekly unemployment benefits in New York?

You may claim your weekly unemployment benefits: On the web with your NY.gov ID Call Tel-Service at 888-581-5812, using a touch-tone phone. (Please note: if you are receiving PUA benefits and you want to certify by phone, you should call 833-324-0366 instead.

How many days can you work on partial unemployment in NYS?

NYS DOL’s new partial unemployment system uses an “hours-based” approach. Under the new approach, claimants can work up to 7 days per week without losing full unemployment benefits for that week if they work 30 hours or fewer and earn $504 or less in gross pay excluding earnings from self-employment.

How is my unemployment rate calculated for weeks of employment?

For unemployment purposes, a “week of employment” is a Monday through Sunday period. If you choose to have your rate based on weeks of employment, we will calculate your benefit rate as one-half your average weekly wage. See instructions for completing the Request for Rate Based on Weeks form in the Claimant Handbook.