<prompt> Human: I work for the same company in NYS over 10 years. For the past 2 months I received 1 paycheck and was promised that I will get the rest. My employer is against me filing for unemployment. If I file reason company has insufficient funds, would my benefits be denied?  <response>: The employer is against you filing for unemployment because that would increase their unemployment insurance premium, supposing the company survives.According to the New York Dept. of Labor page 11, you are not eligible if you worked, even less than one hour, and even if you were not paid.I understand that you may have some loyalty to this employer, but if they dont have the funds to pay you, I would not suggest at a very minimum sending out job applications. The company probably wont last long. 