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ugh the whole unemployment system is so confusing though. like do i have to report every single job i apply for? what if i forget to log something in my job search? will that disqualify me forever?? sometimes i think it's not worth the stress
Wait I'm confused - if you quit can you still get unemployment? I thought you had to be fired or laid off??
I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when my job separation was questioned during adjudication. Ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me weeks of trying to call myself.
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on your disqualification or need help with the appeal process, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual agent when I couldn't get past the busy signals. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me understand exactly why I was disqualified so I could address it properly.
The NYS Department of Labor disqualification system is basically designed to deny as many people as possible initially. They know most people won't bother appealing even when they have a valid case. Don't let them intimidate you - if you were truly laid off, you absolutely deserve those benefits.
Toot-n-Mighty
Wait so if I've only been working my current job for like 6 months, what happens? Do they use my previous job's wages too or am I just out of luck?
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Ahooker-Equator
They'll use wages from all qualifying employers during your base period, so yes, your previous job's wages would count as long as you worked during those quarters. You need to have earned at least $2,700 total during your base period to qualify for benefits at all.
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