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Whatever you do, don't trust those scam websites that promise to file for you for hundreds of dollars upfront. Stick with legitimate options like the career centers or official NYS Department of Labor resources.
same thing happened to me last year except i waited 2 weeks before filing because i thought maybe my job would call me back. BIG mistake - you lose those first 2 weeks of benefits forever. file as soon as possible even if you think you might get your job back
Oh wow, I didn't realize that! I'll definitely file this week then. Thanks for the warning.
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One thing to watch out for - if there are any issues with your claim it can go into adjudication which means delays while they investigate. This can happen if your employer contests the claim or if there are questions about why you left your job. During adjudication you won't get paid until it's resolved, which can take weeks or even months sometimes.
Oh no, that sounds scary. What kind of things would make them investigate?
Things like being fired for misconduct, quitting without good cause, or if your employer says you were actually laid off for different reasons than what you claimed. Just be honest on your application about why you left your job.
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Trump era unemployment rates were historically low until COVID hit. In NY specifically, unemployment was around 3.8% in 2019. But that doesn't really affect your individual benefit calculation - that's still based on your earnings history with NYS Department of Labor wage records.
yeah but low unemployment meant more jobs available so the pressure to find work was higher. now there's more understanding if you're having trouble finding something
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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I was dealing with a similar situation last year. Kept getting disconnected during the long wait times. Someone here recommended using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Made it so much easier to talk to someone about whether my situation would qualify as good cause before I made any decisions.
Thanks for the suggestion! I definitely want to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor before I do anything. The phone system is so frustrating.
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I had such a hard time reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when I got my 602a notice. Kept getting busy signals and automated hangups. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent who explained exactly what they needed. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful.
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Oscar O'Neil
•That sounds helpful! I've been dreading trying to call them. How quickly were you able to get through?
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Carmella Fromis
ugh another bureaucratic form to stress about... the unemployment system loves their paperwork don't they
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