Labor Law § 521 · Title 2. Definitions
Benefit year
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§ 521. Benefit year. A claimant's "benefit year" means the period of fifty-two consecutive weeks beginning with the first Monday after he files a valid original claim.
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- Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/LAB521
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