N.Y. Lab. Law § 603

§ 603. Definitions. For purposes of this title: "Total unemployment"\nshall mean the total lack of any employment on any day, other than with\nan employer applying for a shared work program. "Work force" shall mean\nthe total work force, a clearly identifiable unit or units thereof, or a\nparticular shift or shifts. The work force subject to reduction shall\nconsist of no less than two employees.\n