N.Y. Lab. Law § 603

§ 603. Definitions. For purposes of this title: "Total unemployment"\nshall mean the total lack of any employment during any week and "partial\nunemployment" shall mean any employment during any week that is less\nthan full-time employment so long as the compensation paid is less than\nthe claimant's weekly benefit rate plus the claimant's partial benefit\ncredit, other than with an employer applying for a shared work program.\n"Work force" shall mean the total work force, a clearly identifiable\nunit or units thereof, or a particular shift or shifts. The work force\nsubject to reduction shall consist of no less than two employees.\n