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The unemployment system is so broken. Even when you have legitimate reasons to quit they make you jump through hoops to prove it. Meanwhile the harasser probably still has their job and will do it to someone else. Sorry you had to go through this.
Hope this helps! I quit my retail job for similar reasons (different type of harassment) and got benefits approved after about 6 weeks. The adjudication process takes time because they have to contact your former employer and investigate. Just be completely honest and provide every piece of documentation you have.
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Wait, can you even get unemployment if you're pregnant? I thought that automatically disqualified you since you're not available for full-time work.
No, pregnancy alone doesn't disqualify you. It depends on the specific circumstances of why you're not working and whether you can still perform some type of work. The 'able and available' requirement is more nuanced than people think.
You should also look into whether your employer offers short-term disability benefits. Sometimes that's a better option than unemployment for pregnancy-related leave, especially if you plan to return to work after the baby is born. UI benefits might complicate your return to work timeline.
They don't offer STD unfortunately. And I'm not sure if I'll be able to return to the same position after the baby anyway since they're already talking about restructuring my department.
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i went through this whole process last year when my company downsized. honestly the hardest part was just getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions. their phone lines are always busy and the wait times are ridiculous. ended up using this service called claimyr.com that helped me get through to an actual agent. they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. was way easier than sitting on hold for hours
Never heard of that service before but might be worth checking out. I had to call NYS Department of Labor like 15 times before I finally got through to someone about my adjudication issue.
Just to add - there are different types of unemployment situations. Regular UI is what most people think of, but there's also partial unemployment if your hours get cut, and standby status for temporary layoffs where you expect to return to the same job. Each has slightly different rules but all go through NYS Department of Labor.
This is all really helpful info, thank you everyone! Hopefully I won't need to use it but at least now I understand how it works.
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i thought you could get unemployment if you quit for good reason like if your boss was being abusive or something? my friend got benefits after she quit because her manager was harassing her but she had to prove it
Your friend was right - that would fall under "good cause" but she needed evidence. The key is having documentation like emails, witness statements, or formal complaints filed with HR.
The NYS Department of Labor will scrutinize voluntary quits very carefully. Even if you think you have good cause, they might still initially deny your claim and you'll have to go through the appeal process. That could take weeks or months before you see any money. Are you sure you can't try to resolve the workplace issues first or look for another job while still employed?
I've been trying to find another job for months but nothing has come through yet. The situation at work is getting really bad and affecting my mental health.
Louisa Ramirez
The NYS Department of Labor unemployment system is such a NIGHTMARE!! Even if you qualify they make you jump through so many hoops. You have to file weekly claims, do job searches, report any income. And don't get me started on how long adjudication takes when employers fight your claim!
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Drew Hathaway
•I understand the frustration, but the job search requirement and weekly claims are federal requirements, not just NYS Department of Labor rules. Most legitimate claims do get approved eventually, even if there's an initial contest from the employer.
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TommyKapitz
been there! got canned from my warehouse job last year but got benefits no problem. just make sure u file right away cuz there's a waiting period
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