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I'm dealing with a similar back issue from my job at a fulfillment center. One thing my worker's comp attorney mentioned is that you might also want to look into whether you qualify for temporary disability benefits through your state disability insurance (SDI) - it's different from Social Security disability and can sometimes bridge the gap. The payments are usually less than unemployment but the approval process is faster than SSDI. Also, if your injury is work-related, make sure you've filed a worker's comp claim too - those benefits can sometimes run alongside other programs. The whole system is definitely confusing, but documenting everything with your doctors is key regardless of which path you choose.
Wait, there's a difference between state disability insurance and Social Security disability? I had no idea there were multiple types of disability benefits! And I definitely should look into worker's comp since my back injury happened at the warehouse. I've been so focused on just the unemployment vs SSDI question that I didn't even think about these other options. This is getting complicated but at least now I know there might be more paths to explore. Thanks for mentioning the SDI option - do you know if New York has that program or is it only certain states?
I just went through this exact situation last year with a rotator cuff injury from my delivery job. Here's what I learned the hard way - New York actually does NOT have state disability insurance (SDI) like California or New Jersey. We only have the federal SSDI option which takes forever. However, you absolutely should file for worker's comp if your back injury happened at work - that's completely separate and you can potentially collect worker's comp while on unemployment in certain situations. The key is getting proper medical documentation NOW. I made the mistake of waiting too long to see specialists and it hurt both my unemployment case (when I couldn't meet work search requirements) and my eventual disability claim. Get an MRI and physical therapy evaluations ASAP. Also, keep detailed records of how your pain affects daily activities - this documentation will be crucial for any disability application later. My advice? Stick with unemployment as long as you can honestly say you're able to work some jobs, but start building your medical case now in case you need to transition to disability benefits down the road.
This is incredibly helpful information! Thank you for clarifying that NY doesn't have SDI - I was getting confused by all the different disability programs mentioned. I definitely need to prioritize getting that MRI done. My primary care doctor has been suggesting it for weeks but I kept putting it off because of the cost. It sounds like having proper documentation could make or break any future disability claim. I'm also kicking myself for not filing worker's comp initially - I thought since I was already getting unemployment I didn't need to worry about it. Better late than never though. Did you find that having worker's comp affected your unemployment benefits at all, or were you able to keep both going simultaneously?
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I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation right now! My hours at a coffee shop got cut from around 32 to maybe 14 per week about three weeks ago. Reading through everyone's experiences here, especially @Jamal Brown and @Savannah Vin's success stories, has been so helpful and gives me hope that this might actually work. I've started keeping screenshots of my schedules and I'm planning to have a formal conversation with my manager this week about restoring my hours. The documentation advice everyone is sharing seems crucial - I'm going to start keeping a detailed log of everything. Has anyone dealt with a situation where management says the hour cuts are temporary due to "slow business" but then weeks go by with no improvement? I'm worried they'll just keep stringing me along while I can barely afford groceries. The financial stress is really getting to me but I want to make sure I handle this the right way if I decide to quit and file for unemployment.
@Amina Diallo I m'new here but your situation sounds exactly like what I just went through! The temporary "due to slow business excuse" is so common - my manager used the same line for almost two months while my hours stayed cut. What really helped me was asking for specific timelines in writing. I sent an email asking something like Can "you provide an estimated timeframe for when hours might return to normal levels? When" they couldn t'give concrete answers after multiple requests, it actually strengthened my case that the cuts weren t'truly temporary. Document every conversation about the temporary "nature" and how long it s'been going on. The financial stress is real - I was in the same boat barely making rent. Just make sure you give them reasonable time to actually restore hours I (waited about a month total so) you can show you were patient and gave good faith effort. Keep taking those screenshots and start that conversation with your manager soon!
I'm going through this exact situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! My hours at a bookstore got cut from 30 to about 12 per week starting about a month ago. After reading all these success stories, especially @Jamal Brown and @Savannah Vin's detailed advice, I feel much more confident about potentially qualifying for unemployment if I need to quit. I've already started documenting everything - keeping screenshots of schedules, saving emails, and I'm planning to have a formal meeting with my store manager this week to request hour restoration in writing. The key seems to be showing good faith effort to resolve it first and having solid documentation. Has anyone had experience with employers who initially agree to restore hours but then don't follow through? I'm worried about getting strung along while my financial situation gets worse, but I want to make sure I give them adequate time to actually fix the problem before taking any action.
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Just stopped mine last month when I started a new job. Everything worked out fine when I reactivated it 4 weeks later after the job ended. Just make sure you keep track of any work you do during the gap because they will ask about it.
I was in a similar situation a few months ago. You can definitely stop certifying and restart later - your claim won't disappear immediately. But here's what I learned the hard way: if you do get that part-time job, you're better off continuing to certify and reporting the hours/earnings rather than stopping completely. NYS allows you to work part-time and still collect partial benefits, and it keeps your claim active. When I stopped for 5 weeks and then restarted, they asked a lot of questions about what I was doing during the gap, and the whole reactivation process was more of a hassle than just staying active would have been. Plus you maintain your job search contacts requirement even when not certifying.
This is really helpful advice! I didn't realize you could work part-time and still get partial benefits. Do you know roughly how they calculate the partial payments? Like if I work 20 hours a week at $15/hour, would I still get something from unemployment or does it depend on how much my weekly benefit amount is?
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I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago and it was definitely stressful! The financial gap is brutal but you absolutely have to stop filing once you start working - no exceptions. What helped me get through those two weeks was setting up a small personal loan through my bank beforehand (like a $500-1000 line of credit) just to cover essentials. I also meal prepped really cheap but filling foods like rice, beans, and pasta to stretch my grocery budget. One thing I wish I'd done was ask my new employer during the interview process about their pay schedule - some companies will work with new hires on timing if you explain the situation professionally. The good news is it's temporary and once you get that first paycheck, you'll be back on stable ground. Hang in there!
This is such great practical advice! The personal loan setup beforehand is really smart planning - I wish I'd thought of that when I was going through this transition. The meal prep idea is spot on too, especially focusing on cheap filling staples. I ended up spending way too much on convenience foods during my gap period because I was so stressed about money that I wasn't thinking clearly about grocery shopping. Your point about asking during the interview process is really valuable - it shows you're thinking ahead professionally rather than just springing financial concerns on them after you start. Thanks for sharing what worked for you!
I'm facing this same situation in a few weeks and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Just got a job offer and will be starting soon, but I'm really anxious about the income gap. Reading everyone's experiences makes it crystal clear that I need to stop filing immediately when I start work, even though those 2-3 weeks with no income are going to be really challenging. I'm definitely going to try some of the suggestions here - asking HR about paycheck advances during onboarding, looking into local food assistance programs, and maybe setting up a small emergency loan with my credit union beforehand. It's scary but I'd rather deal with a temporary financial crunch than risk getting hit with an overpayment demand months later. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - it really helps to know so many people have successfully navigated this transition!
Molly Chambers
I just went through this exact process yesterday after reading through all these helpful comments! Following everyone's advice, I logged into my.ny.gov and found the "Report Work and Earnings" section right on the unemployment dashboard like @Chris King and @Luca Marino described. The form was super straightforward - just needed my new employer info and start date. Got the confirmation email from NYS Department of Labor this morning, so the system definitely works as advertised! For anyone still looking, it's under the main unemployment services area - took me about 3 minutes once I found it. Thanks to everyone who shared their step-by-step experiences here. This thread saved me hours of phone calls and a ton of anxiety. Starting my new job Monday and it feels great to have everything properly documented!
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•@Molly Chambers That s'awesome that you got it done so quickly! I m'literally about to do this right now after reading through everyone s'experiences. It s'so reassuring to hear that you got the confirmation email the very next morning - that s'exactly the kind of documentation I was hoping for. I was initially planning to just wing it and stop filing weekly claims, but after reading all these detailed responses I realize how important it is to properly report your return to work status with NYS Department of Labor. Thanks for confirming that the whole process really does only take a few minutes once you find the right section. Congrats on the new job and thanks for adding your successful experience to help the rest of us!
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
I just successfully completed this process about an hour ago after reading through all the amazing advice in this thread! Like many others here, I was initially planning to just stop filing weekly claims and hope for the best, but everyone's detailed explanations convinced me to do it properly through the "Report Work and Earnings" section on my.ny.gov. Following @Chris King's, @Luca Marino's, and others' step-by-step directions, I logged into the unemployment dashboard and found the reporting option right where they said it would be. The whole form took maybe 4-5 minutes to complete - just needed my new employer's name, address, and my official start date (which is this coming Monday). What really impressed me is that I already received an automated confirmation email from NYS Department of Labor acknowledging my submission! This thread has been incredibly valuable - thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences. For anyone else in this situation, definitely take the few minutes to report your return to work officially rather than just stopping claims. It gives you that peace of mind knowing everything is properly documented. Congrats to everyone who's starting new jobs!
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Connor Rupert
•@Anastasia Kuznetsov Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I just created my account here specifically to ask about this exact situation - I start a new job this Thursday and was completely overwhelmed trying to figure out the proper way to handle my unemployment claim. Reading through this entire thread has been such a relief! It s'incredible how many people have gone through this same process and were willing to share such detailed, step-by-step guidance. I m'definitely going to follow everyone s'advice about using the Report "Work and Earnings section" on my.ny.gov rather than just hoping that stopping weekly claims is sufficient. The fact that you got an automated confirmation email so quickly gives me confidence that NYS Department of Labor s'online system actually works well when you use it correctly. This community has saved me what would have probably been hours of phone calls and a lot of unnecessary stress. I ll'be logging in tonight to get this taken care of properly!
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