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Ava Thompson

Why do employers fight unemployment claims - got terminated and boss is disputing my NYS Department of Labor benefits

I got fired from my warehouse job 2 weeks ago for what they called 'attendance issues' even though I had proper documentation for my sick days. Now I'm trying to file for unemployment and my former employer is already fighting it. The NYS Department of Labor website shows my claim is under adjudication. I don't understand why companies do this - isn't unemployment insurance something they already pay into? Are they just trying to make my life harder or is there some financial reason they don't want me to get benefits?

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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Victoria Jones

How long do you have to be at your job to collect unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I started working at a retail chain about 4 months ago and they just told us they're closing our location next month. I'm worried I haven't been there long enough to qualify for unemployment benefits. Does anyone know what the minimum work requirement is for NYS Department of Labor? I worked part-time before this job but only for like 2 months at a different place. Will those wages count toward my eligibility?

Just to clarify - you also need to have worked in at least 2 quarters during your base period. So having wages spread across different quarters helps with eligibility. When you file your claim, the NYS Department of Labor system will automatically calculate if you meet the monetary requirements based on your wage records from all employers who reported your earnings.

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What if you can't get through to NYS Department of Labor to check your wage records? I've been trying to call for days and keep getting disconnected.

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Don't stress too much about it. When you apply online through my.ny.gov, the system will tell you right away if you meet the monetary requirements. It pulls from all your reported wages automatically. Just make sure you have your Social Security number and employment history ready when you file.

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Aria Khan

NYS Department of Labor unemployment application stuck - when applying for unemployment benefits what happens next?

I submitted my initial unemployment application through the NYS Department of Labor website last Tuesday and I'm getting really confused about what's supposed to happen next. When applying for unemployment benefits, how long does it usually take to hear back? My claim status just says 'under review' and I haven't gotten any emails or letters yet. I lost my job at a restaurant two weeks ago due to budget cuts and I really need to know if I'm doing this right. Should I be filing weekly claims already or do I wait until they approve my initial application? I tried calling the NYS Department of Labor but kept getting busy signals.

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Is that legit? Sounds too good to be true with how impossible it is to get through to NYS Department of Labor.

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Just be patient with the process. The NYS Department of Labor is dealing with a lot of claims right now. As long as you filed everything correctly and keep filing your weekly claims, you should be fine.

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Caden Turner

Can you apply for unemployment if you quit a job - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question

I'm really confused about this whole situation. I had to quit my retail job last month because my manager was making the workplace completely toxic and I couldn't take it anymore. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and my friend told me I might still be able to get unemployment benefits even though I quit? I thought you could only get UI if you got fired or laid off. Has anyone successfully gotten approved by NYS Department of Labor after quitting their job? What do I need to prove to them?

ugh the whole system is so frustrating though!! even when you have good cause they make you jump through so many hoops and the adjudication takes FOREVER. I've been waiting 4 weeks just to hear back about my claim and can't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor on the phone

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Wait seriously? How much does something like that cost? I'm already broke from not working.

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File the claim ASAP regardless! Even if your initial claim gets denied, you'll have your application date locked in. The appeals process exists for exactly these situations where there's good cause for quitting. Don't let anyone tell you not to apply just because you quit - that's not how it works with NYS Department of Labor.

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Sadie Benitez

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - can you get paid if you get fired from your job?

I'm really worried about my job situation right now and need to know if I can collect unemployment if I get fired. My manager has been giving me a hard time and I'm pretty sure they're trying to build a case to let me go. I work in retail and have been there for 8 months. If they fire me, will NYS Department of Labor approve my claim or do they deny you if you get fired? I've heard mixed things from coworkers and I'm stressing about how I'll pay rent if this happens.

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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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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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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