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Wait so if they contest it does that mean I don't get any money while they investigate?? I can't afford to go weeks without income while NYS Department of Labor decides who's telling the truth. This is making me even more anxious about my job situation.
You typically don't receive benefits during the adjudication period, but if NYS Department of Labor rules in your favor, you'll get back pay for those weeks. It's definitely stressful but that's how the system works to prevent fraudulent claims.
The whole system is rigged anyway. Employers know exactly what to say to get claims denied and NYS Department of Labor just rubber stamps whatever the company tells them. I've seen people with legitimate claims get screwed over because their boss knew how to work the system.
That's not really accurate. NYS Department of Labor investigates each case individually and workers win contested claims all the time when they have proper documentation.
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Wait I thought unemployment was only 20 weeks? Or maybe that was the old rules? I collected back in 2019 and I swear it was different. This whole system changes so much I can never keep track of what's current.
It's been 26 weeks in New York for quite a while now. You might be thinking of a different state or maybe partial benefits which can have different rules.
Something to keep in mind - those 26 weeks start from when you first become eligible, not from when you file your claim. So if there are any delays in processing or if you have to go through adjudication, you don't get extra time added to the end. The clock is always ticking once your benefit year begins.
Oh wow, I didn't realize that. My claim is still in adjudication right now. Does that mean I'm losing weeks while they figure it out?
If your claim gets approved, you should receive back pay for the weeks you were eligible but couldn't collect due to adjudication. But your benefit year still has the same end date.
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I was in a similar situation last year and had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit calculation. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent who explained exactly how my benefits were calculated. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful than trying to call repeatedly.
How much did that cost? I'm already worried about money if I lose my job.
It was worth it for me because I needed answers quickly and couldn't waste time calling all day. The peace of mind knowing exactly what to expect was huge.
The whole system is so confusing! I got laid off 3 months ago and I'm still not 100% sure how they calculated my weekly amount. NYS Department of Labor sent me a monetary determination letter but the math doesn't seem right to me. I think they might have missed some of my wages from when I had two jobs last year.
If you think there's an error in your wage calculation, you should definitely appeal that monetary determination. You have 30 days from when you received the notice to request a hearing. Gather all your pay stubs and tax documents to prove your actual earnings.
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honestly the whole system is messed up, you work your butt off and when you actually need help there's always some technicality why you don't qualify for anything. employers know exactly how to screw you over while staying within the law
Document EVERYTHING - every conversation with your employer, all medical records, any emails about your request for time off. If this goes to an unemployment hearing you'll need proof that you had no choice but to take the time off for medical reasons. The burden of proof is on you to show it wasn't a voluntary quit.
Should I send them a formal written request for accommodation even though they already denied FMLA? Just to have it on record?
Absolutely yes. Send it via email so you have proof of delivery and their response. Ask specifically for reasonable accommodation under ADA if applicable.
Layla Sanders
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED ANYWAY!!! They raise wages then businesses fire people then we all end up on unemployment fighting over scraps while politicians pat themselves on the back. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and they don't care about the real causes of unemployment.
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Morgan Washington
•I get your frustration but let's try to help OP with their actual claim question.
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Kaylee Cook
Same thing happened at my cousin's job last month - they blamed wage costs for cutting hours. But honestly just focus on your weekly certification and job search log. The adjudication process doesn't care about the bigger picture stuff, just whether you qualify based on your work history.
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