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wait so if i worked part time can i still get unemployment? i was only working like 25 hours a week at my job
Yes, part-time workers can qualify for unemployment benefits in NY as long as you meet the earnings requirements. Your weekly benefit amount will be based on your earnings during the base period, so it might be lower than someone who worked full-time.
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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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ugh the NYS Department of Labor makes this so confusing!! why cant they just say if you worked X hours you qualify instead of all this quarterly wage stuff
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my eligibility too. The phone lines are always busy and the website wasn't super clear. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent who could look up my wage history and tell me if I qualified. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process way easier than trying to call myself.
Just to add - even if you missed filing when you first became unemployed, you might still be able to file a late claim depending on when exactly you were laid off. NYS Department of Labor sometimes allows backdating in certain situations. The worst they can say is no, so it might be worth looking into if you think you qualified.
Thanks everyone! I'm definitely going to look into this. I feel like such an idiot for not applying sooner but at least now I know for the future.
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The whole system is rigged honestly. They deny claims hoping people won't appeal. But if you do appeal and have documentation you mentioned, you should be fine. Downsizing is clearly not misconduct - that's just corporate BS they're trying to pull.
Zara Mirza
The whole system is a joke. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for 2 months now and they keep asking for more documentation. First it was wage verification, then they wanted proof of job search activities, now they want some form I never heard of. Meanwhile bills keep coming and they act like it's no big deal to make people wait.
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Luca Russo
•I feel you on this. The bureaucracy is insane.
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Luca Russo
Just remember you have to keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the initial decision. I made that mistake early on and it delayed everything even more. Also make sure you're doing your job search activities because they can ask for proof later.
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