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look the unemployment system has always been messed up but its better than having nothing at all. i went through this same stuff last year with the overpayments and adjudication BS but eventually it all worked out
OMG yes! The stress of dealing with NYS Department of Labor is worse than being unemployed sometimes. I had panic attacks every time I had to file my weekly claim because I was so worried about making a mistake.
If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about your adjudication, I used a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that explains how it works. I was able to get my claim status sorted out in like 20 minutes after weeks of trying to call myself.
The whole system is rigged against workers. Companies will lie, cheat, and steal to avoid paying what they owe. I've seen employers claim people were fired for cause when they know damn well it was just downsizing. NYS Department of Labor needs to start penalizing companies that file false disputes.
Your former employer is trying to make you feel bad for using a system they were required to pay into. That's completely inappropriate. You earned the right to unemployment benefits through your work history. Don't let them guilt trip you for accessing benefits you're entitled to receive.
Wait I'm confused - I thought if you quit you automatically can't get unemployment no matter what? My friend quit her job because her boss was harassing her and she said she couldn't get benefits. Maybe the rules changed?
Document EVERYTHING before you make any moves. Dates, times, what was said, who was there. Take photos if there are safety issues. NYS Department of Labor will want concrete evidence, not just your word against theirs. And honestly, start job hunting now while you're still employed - it's always easier to find work when you already have work.
Ravi Sharma
I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my partial claim and their phone lines are always busy. It's so frustrating when you need help understanding the system and can't reach anyone!
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Freya Larsen
•I had the same problem until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents by calling for you. I used it last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication and actually got connected to someone within a few hours. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than spending all day hitting redial!
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Omar Hassan
just a heads up - make sure your employer didn't lay you off for misconduct or anything like that because then you won't be eligible at all. but if it's just slow business and hour cuts you should be fine
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