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The whole system is backwards if you ask me. Employers can fire you for anything and then fight your unemployment claim to keep their tax rates low. It's all about money for them.
Same thing happened to my cousin! Got fired and then the company contested it.
To clarify the employer payment question: NY employers pay unemployment insurance taxes based on their payroll and experience rating. These taxes fund the UI system, but individual claims don't directly cost the employer dollar-for-dollar. However, too many successful claims can raise their future tax rates, which is why some employers contest claims they believe are unwarranted.
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Update your resume and LinkedIn profile immediately. Also document any specialized skills or certifications you have - this will help with both job applications and qualifying for training programs. NYS Department of Labor's skills assessment can identify transferable skills you might not realize you have.
The system is rigged anyway. These retraining programs just shuffle people between low-paying jobs while companies get tax breaks for moving operations overseas. But I guess it's better than nothing if you're facing layoffs.
I get the frustration but some of these programs actually do lead to decent paying jobs. The key is picking training in fields that are actually growing in New York.
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Diego Chavez
The unemployment rate being around 4% is actually considered pretty low historically. But like others said, it won't impact your individual claim processing. Your two week wait is normal - most claims take 2-4 weeks to process unless there's an issue that requires adjudication.
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NeonNebula
wait so if unemployment is low does that mean they expect us to find jobs faster?? i've been looking for 6 weeks and haven't found anything in my field yet. really hope they don't cut off benefits early or something
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Freya Christensen
•No, your benefit duration is set when you file - typically 26 weeks in NY. The unemployment rate doesn't change how long you can collect as long as you're meeting the job search requirements.
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