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the unemployment rate is calculated by dividing unemployed people by the total labor force but like others said it doesnt count discouraged workers or people who gave up looking temporarily so its not the whole picture
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Liam Cortez
reduction force basically means company downsizing, its the easiest type of claim to get approved since theres no question about why you lost the job
Savannah Vin
I got reduction force too when they closed my department but I'm still nervous about the job search requirements. Do I still need to do 3 work search activities per week even though it was clearly not my fault I lost my job?
Yes, you still need to meet all the ongoing eligibility requirements including job search activities. The reduction force classification just determines that your initial separation qualifies you for benefits - you still have to prove you're actively looking for work each week.
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Miguel Silva
I've been trying to reach NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my own quit vs fired situation and their phone lines are always busy. Getting really frustrated with this whole process. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?
I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent when I couldn't reach them myself. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Wait so you can get unemployment even if you quit?? I thought that was only for people who got fired or laid off. This changes everything for my situation...
Only if you quit for 'good cause' - things like unsafe working conditions, harassment, significant changes to your job duties or hours, etc. Regular voluntary resignation usually disqualifies you.
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Skylar Neal
same boat here, trying to figure out all the rules. is there a difference between being laid off vs fired for attendance issues? asking for a friend... 😬
Leo McDonald
Been through this twice unfortunately. Key things: always file on your assigned day of the week, never lie about anything even small stuff, keep copies of EVERYTHING, and if you work part-time while claiming report every penny. The NYS Department of Labor will eventually find out about unreported income and hit you with an overpayment that's way worse than just being honest upfront.
Yara Haddad
The unemployment system is so broken anyway, doesn't matter what the rates are if you can't get decent paying jobs. I've been on and off UI for months because everything available pays less than my weekly benefit amount. It's ridiculous.
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Keisha Robinson
•I feel you on that. The job search requirements don't account for the fact that sometimes taking a low-paying job actually puts you in a worse financial position.
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Paolo Conti
Just wanted to add that when you're looking at unemployment rates, also consider cost of living. A county with low unemployment might have super high rent that eats up any salary advantage. Good luck with your search!
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