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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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Hey now, let's keep this focused on helping with the UI claim rather than politics.

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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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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

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I feel your frustration but there are good reasons for the wage requirements. It ensures the system has enough funding from employer taxes.

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Also check with 211 (dial 2-1-1) for local assistance programs. They can connect you with food banks, utility assistance, and sometimes emergency cash help while you figure out the unemployment situation.

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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.

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What document did she need? I want to make sure I have everything ready in case they ask.

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Some verification of her last day worked because her employer reported different dates than what she put on her application. Such a simple thing but they let her wait 2 months before telling her.

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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!

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Thanks for the heads up! I'll look into setting up direct deposit right away once I'm approved.

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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess, even when you qualify its like pulling teeth to get your money

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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.

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Good to know! How long can you typically collect for?

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Up to 26 weeks for regular unemployment benefits, but it depends on your work history and how much you earned.

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Companies are just trying to save money on their unemployment taxes, period. It's disgusting how they'll fight legitimate claims just to protect their bottom line. I've seen employers make up completely false reasons for termination just to avoid paying higher rates.

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same thing happening to me right now

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