NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York's maximum unemployment benefit increased by more than $300 on Monday, meaning some could start getting up to $869 per week.

More than 50% of unemployed New Yorkers can expect to see their check from the state go up the week of Oct. 13, according to the Department of Labor.

Anyone who is curious to see how their unemployment check will be impacted by the change can check out the state's weekly benefit rate calculator.

The calculator asks residents when they plan to file for unemployment and their gross earnings, the amount earned before taxes and deductions, during the last four quarters. It only gives an estimate, meaning residents will have to file for unemployment before they learn exactly how much they'll get.

At least 27% of unemployed New Yorkers will g

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