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Are you unemployed due to a lack of work or because you suffer from an injury or disability? The answer affects your source of compensation. From their offices in Rochester, NY, a dedicated disability attorney at Vincent J. Criscuolo & Associates explains how unemployment and disability benefits differ. Here’s what you should know to seek the right compensation.

Differences Between Unemployment & Disability Compensation From a NY Disability Attorney 

Unemployment Compensation

Under New York law, eligible employees can receive unemployment benefits if they are laid off or terminated because no work is available or for other reasons that are not their fault. The payments are temporary compensation from contributions employers make into an unemployment insurance benefits fund. To receive help, you must have worked a certain number of quarters in covered employment and must be ready, willing, and able to work, as well as actively seeking a new job.    

Disability Compensation

disability attorneyEmployees are eligible for worker’s compensation disability benefits when they are injured on the job in the course of their employment. Workers can receive temporary or permanent benefits for partial or total disabilities. To receive Social Security disability benefits, employees must be totally disabled or have a condition that is expected last 12 months or more or end in death.  

Compensation for Unemployment & Disability

In New York, employees can collect unemployment benefits and worker’s comp disability benefits at the same time. Generally, you qualify if you are receiving partial disability from worker’s compensation and the unemployment office considers you ready, willing, and able to work.   

At Vincent J. Criscuolo & Associates, employees out of work receive attentive and compassionate service from disability and workers’ comp attorneys. You never have to leave voicemail messages. A staff member always answers your call and makes your case information available.

If you are laid off, injured, or become disabled, get help from an experienced disability attorney at Vincent J. Criscuolo & Associates in Rochester, NY. For more about the firm’s lawyers, visit their website. Call (585) 232-3240 to schedule your free consultation.

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