Government Mandated Benefits FAQs

To file a claim, an employee may visit the New York State unemployment website.

An employee should apply after they receive their final paycheck. An employee may also apply at any time following the last day worked.

Yes. The New York State Department of Labor determines whether an employee is eligible for unemployment benefits.

You should apply for unemployment in the state where you work.

Yes. The New York State Department of Labor determines whether an employee is eligible for unemployment benefits.

An employee will need to provide the last day worked, employer Tax ID number, and New York State Employer Registration number located on the unemployment insurance form.

When an employee is injured at work, an Employee’s Notice of Injury must be completed and submit to the RFCUNY leaves management administrator along with a copy of job description.

Once the Notice of Injury Report is submitted to the insurance company, the employee will be assigned a Worker’s Compensation Claim number. This number must be referred to when seeking medical attention. Employees should not pay for medical services out of pocket. They will receive a letter from Chubb, RFCUNY’s Worker’s Compensation carrier, with instruction on how to submit claims for any medical services incurred as a result of this injury.

Yes, while on worker’s compensation leave, employees need to charge their time if they have time and leave accruals available.