Susan Del Percio, the Republican consultant and commentator hired last year as a special adviser by Gov. Cuomo, a Democrat, is leaving the administration.
Unemployment petitioners will be unable to submit an online application for unemployment in Maryland if within the last 18 months they: â¢ Have applied for UI coverage in a state other than Maryland. â¢ Have been employed by the federal government.
Individuals should apply for benefits as soon as they are unemployed, or working less than full-time. All claims are effective on the Sunday prior to applying for benefits, and have a one week unpaid waiting period. The waiting period does not begin until the claim is filed.