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the system is rigged against part time workers!!! they make it impossible to qualify then wonder why people cant pay bills. meanwhile full time people get benefits handed to them
The whole system is broken honestly. My friend waited 8 weeks just to find out they needed one additional document that nobody told her about. Meanwhile people are struggling to pay bills and the NYS Department of Labor acts like it's no big deal. They make the process deliberately confusing so fewer people can actually get benefits.
Just to add - if you're approved, your first payment might be delayed because they send you a debit card first. You can set up direct deposit but that takes another few days to process. So even after approval, expect at least a week before money hits your account. Plan accordingly!
ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess, even when you qualify its like pulling teeth to get your money
I was laid off 3 months ago and still collecting benefits fine. The weekly certification is pretty straightforward once you get used to it. Just make sure you report any part-time work if you pick up gig jobs while looking for full-time work.
Sean Kelly
This whole minimum wage thing is such a disaster. Businesses can't afford to keep people and then we all end up on unemployment. The system is broken!
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Zara Mirza
•Hey now, let's keep this focused on helping with the UI claim rather than politics.
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Zara Mirza
Just keep filing your weekly claims and document your job search. The reason for separation won't hurt your benefits as long as you meet all the other requirements.
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