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honestly the whole unemployment system is a joke. $504 max when rent alone costs more than that in most places. and they wonder why people struggle
Yeah I remember when I filed, I thought there would be different tiers or something. Turns out it's just the one formula and that's it. Make sure you file for the maximum number of weeks you're eligible for though - I think it's up to 26 weeks for regular UI.
Correct - maximum of 26 weeks for regular unemployment benefits in NY, assuming you have sufficient wage credits in your base period. The weekly amount stays the same throughout your claim period.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr that gets you connected to actual agents without the endless hold times. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows exactly how it works. I was stuck in phone hell for weeks trying to resolve an adjudication issue until someone here recommended it.
That sounds too good to be true honestly. How much does something like that cost?
I was skeptical too but it actually worked. I'd rather not get into pricing here but it was worth it to finally talk to someone who could explain why my claim was pending.
The NYS Department of Labor system is such a MESS. They close offices randomly, the website crashes constantly, and good luck ever reaching a human on the phone. How are people supposed to survive when the system designed to help us is completely broken?
I feel you on this. Been trying to get through about my job search requirements for two weeks now.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone to get clarification, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I was stuck with questions about my claim status.
How does that work exactly? I've been trying to call for weeks.
Basically they handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent picks up. Saved me hours of being on hold.
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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.
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
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.
Ethan Wilson
THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PAYMENT SYSTEM IS SO FRUSTRATING!!! I've been waiting 3 weeks for my first payment and every time I call they say 'it's processing' - like what does that even mean?? How long does processing take???
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Nia Thompson
•first payments always take longer because they have to verify everything, usually 2-3 weeks is normal for the initial one
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Yuki Tanaka
Same boat here! Certified Sunday night and checking my bank account every hour lol. The anxiety is real when you're depending on this money.
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