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Sofia Martinez

What is mass unemployment and how does NYS Department of Labor handle it?

I keep hearing about mass unemployment on the news and I'm confused about what this actually means for people like me who are filing claims. Does NYS Department of Labor have different procedures when there's mass unemployment? My company just laid off 200 people last month and I'm wondering if this affects how our claims get processed or if there are special benefits we might qualify for. I filed my initial claim two weeks ago and it's still in adjudication - could mass unemployment be slowing things down?

Zainab Yusuf

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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor during my layoff situation last year - kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get answers about my claim status when the online system wasn't updating.

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Interesting, I might need to try that if my adjudication drags on much longer. Did they charge you for it?

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Zainab Yusuf

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They focus more on the value of getting through rather than cost - honestly worth it when you're stressed about bills and need real answers about your claim.

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The whole system is a joke during mass unemployment. They act like they're prepared but then everything crashes when people actually need it. I was unemployed for 6 months in 2020 and the website was down half the time.

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Zoe Walker

NYS Department of Labor disqualified for unemployment benefits - appeal options?

Got my determination letter yesterday saying I was disqualified for unemployment benefits. The letter says 'voluntary quit without good cause' but I left because my supervisor was creating a hostile work environment and making discriminatory comments. I documented everything and even filed a complaint with HR before I quit. Does anyone know if I can appeal this NYS Department of Labor decision? I really need these benefits while I look for new work.

Wait, so if you quit you can still get unemployment? I thought only people who got fired or laid off could collect benefits. This is confusing.

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Elijah Brown

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You can get benefits if you quit for 'good cause' - things like unsafe working conditions, harassment, discrimination, or significant changes to your job that you didn't agree to. But you have to prove it was good cause, which is why documentation is so important.

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Just wanted to say good luck with your appeal! Hostile work environment is definitely good cause if you can prove it. Make sure you have everything organized before your hearing.

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Omar Farouk

Can you only get NYS Department of Labor unemployment if you are fired?

My company is cutting hours and I might have to quit my job soon because I can't survive on 15 hours a week. A coworker told me you can only get unemployment benefits if you're fired, not if you quit. Is this true? I've been working there for 2 years and really don't want to quit but I need to find something full-time. Would I be able to get unemployment from NYS Department of Labor if I quit due to reduced hours?

Zara Shah

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Just want to add that you should also look into partial unemployment benefits if you're still working those 15 hours. You might be able to collect some benefits while still working the reduced schedule, which could buy you time to find a better job without having to quit immediately.

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Omar Farouk

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I didn't know that was an option either! Would I qualify for partial benefits with such a big hour reduction?

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NebulaNomad

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ugh the whole unemployment system is so confusing. why cant they just make it simple - if you need help you get help!

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James Maki

NYS Department of Labor asking about unemployment spell definition on my claim form

I'm filling out some paperwork for my unemployment claim and there's a section asking about my 'unemployment spell' - specifically they want to know about a period during which an individual is continuously unemployed is known as an unemployment spell. I think I understand what they mean but I want to make sure I'm answering correctly. Does this just mean the total time from when I lost my job until I find new work? My last job ended in November and I've been filing weekly claims since then. Would my unemployment spell be from November until now, or does it reset if there are gaps in my claim filing? I had to stop filing for two weeks in December when I thought I had a job lined up but it fell through.

The technical definition matters for certain programs and statistics. Your unemployment spell starts when you become unemployed and ends when you return to work, not when you start or stop filing claims. If you need to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor to clarify this for your specific situation, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through their phone system. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call directly.

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Arnav Bengali

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Wait is that legit? I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication issues

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Yeah it's real, basically helps you navigate their phone system. I used it when I needed to check on my claim status and couldn't get through the normal way.

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Sayid Hassan

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The whole system is so confusing with all these technical terms!! Why can't they just ask 'how long have you been out of work' instead of using fancy terminology like unemployment spell?? Makes it sound like we're casting magic or something

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Rachel Tao

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lol unemployment spell does sound pretty mystical when you put it that way

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Benjamin Johnson

Do employers have to pay unemployment benefits when you file a claim?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but my old boss is pretty vindictive and I'm worried he might try to fight it or make me pay him back somehow. Do employers actually have to pay out unemployment benefits when someone files? I worked at a small restaurant for 8 months before getting laid off last week. Just want to understand how this works before I submit my claim through the NYS Department of Labor website.

Gavin King

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UGH this whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor for days to ask questions about my claim but their phone lines are always busy. Does anyone know a better way to actually talk to a real person there?

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Zara Perez

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I actually found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It's way easier than sitting on hold for hours. I used it when my claim got stuck in adjudication and finally got answers.

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Daniel Rogers

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just file your claim already! worst case scenario your boss contests it and you have to do a phone hearing but if you were really laid off you'll win anyway. dont let fear stop you from getting money you earned

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