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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.
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Wait, are you sure you filled out the separation reason correctly? Sometimes if the employer reports it wrong or if there was any voluntary aspect to the closure process, it can affect your eligibility. Did you check what your employer reported as the reason for separation?
How do I check what they reported? I just know we got the WARN notice 60 days before and then they shut down exactly when they said they would.
Been there! The key is the appeal hearing - that's where you can present all your evidence about the closure being involuntary. Bring the WARN notice, any company communications about the shutdown, and if possible, testimony from other laid-off workers. The initial denial might just be a processing error.
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The whole online system is honestly pretty terrible but it's your only real option. Don't expect it to work smoothly - I had to restart my application three times because it kept crashing. And good luck if you need to talk to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor, their phone system is basically designed to hang up on you.
Just wanted to add that once you file your initial claim, you'll need to file weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. Don't forget about that part! The weekly claims are much shorter but you have to do them consistently.
Good point! How do I know when to start filing the weekly claims?
You'll get instructions after your initial claim is processed. Usually they'll send you a letter or email with your claim number and weekly claim schedule.
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There's also the possibility that if your school was accredited and you're eligible for a closed school discharge of student loans, there might be additional support available. Contact your state's higher education agency as well as filing with NYS Department of Labor. Document everything about the school closure - dates, notifications, any communications.
Good point about documenting everything. I saved all the emails they sent about the closure. The school said they're trying to help students transfer to other programs but nothing concrete yet.
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The NYS Department of Labor phone lines have different hours than the online system. If you need to speak to someone, they're typically open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, but the my.ny.gov portal for weekly claims is always available. Just make sure you file before your weekly deadline.
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Evelyn Kim
•Speaking of phone lines, I've been trying to reach them for weeks about my adjudication issue and can never get through. The hold times are insane and half the time I just get disconnected.
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Henrietta Beasley
I always file mine on Sunday nights just to be safe. The system is usually pretty fast then and I don't have to worry about forgetting during the week.
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