N.Y. Labor Law § 603: Definitions

§ 603. Definitions. For purposes of this title: "Total unemployment"

shall mean the total lack of any employment during any week and "partial

unemployment" shall mean any employment during any week that is less

than full-time employment so long as the compensation paid is less than

the claimant's weekly benefit rate plus the claimant's partial benefit

credit, other than with an employer applying for a shared work program.

"Work force" shall mean the total work force, a clearly identifiable

unit or units thereof, or a particular shift or shifts. The work force

subject to reduction shall consist of no less than two employees.