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Make sure you understand the job search requirements too. You'll need to do at least 3 job search activities per week and keep a log of everything. They can ask for this documentation at any time and if you don't have it, they'll stop your benefits.
The system is SO broken though. Even if you file right away you might wait weeks for adjudication if there's any issue with your claim. I filed immediately when I got laid off in December and I'm still waiting for them to approve my claim because they're 'investigating' something about my previous employer. The NYS Department of Labor moves at a snail's pace.
I had trouble reaching Florida unemployment by phone when I needed help with my interstate claim. If you run into the same issue, there's a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process much easier than spending hours on hold.
Evelyn Rivera
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on your adjudication status, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get connected to agents faster. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I was stuck in adjudication limbo for weeks.
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Sofia Price
•Thanks, I'll look into that if I can't get through on my own. The phone lines are always busy.
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Julia Hall
ugh the system is so frustrating!!! they denied me because they said I didnt look for work enough but I applied to like 20 jobs. apparently you have to log everything in their stupid system or it doesnt count
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Alice Coleman
•You have to keep detailed records in the work search log on the NYS Department of Labor website. Just applying isn't enough - you need to document company names, contact info, dates, and method of contact for each search activity.
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