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Chloe Mitchell

Which type of unemployment disqualification is hardest to overturn with NYS Department of Labor appeals?

I've been reading horror stories about different types of unemployment disqualifications and I'm getting really nervous about my pending claim. My employer is disputing my separation and I'm worried about what might happen. From what I've seen, some types of disqualifications seem almost impossible to reverse while others people win appeals for. Does anyone know which unemployment disqualification reasons are the worst to deal with? Like is misconduct harder to fight than quitting without good cause? I'm trying to prepare myself mentally for what might be coming and figure out if I should start looking for legal help now or wait to see what happens.

Sophia Clark

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The WORST type is when they hit you with an overpayment notice on top of everything else. Like not only did they decide you shouldn't have gotten benefits, but now you owe them money back with interest and penalties. That's a nightmare scenario that can follow you for years.

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Oh god I hadn't even thought about that possibility. Do they always do overpayment demands when they reverse a decision?

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Michael Adams

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Not always, but it can happen depending on the circumstances and how long you received benefits before the disqualification was determined. That's why it's so important to appeal quickly if you disagree with their decision.

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been there with the stress and waiting. whatever type of case you have just make sure you keep all your documentation organized. emails, text messages, witness statements, everything. the appeals process is all about having proof to back up your side of the story

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Victoria Scott

My unemployment ran out can I file a new claim - NYS Department of Labor options?

So my regular unemployment benefits exhausted last month after 26 weeks and I'm still looking for work. I've been applying everywhere but the job market is tough in my field (retail management). Can I file a brand new claim with NYS Department of Labor or am I just out of luck? I had a part-time job for about 3 months earlier this year before I got laid off again, not sure if that matters. Really stressed about bills and rent coming up.

Ella Russell

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I had this exact problem last year and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone for weeks. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent who explained my options. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent was able to look at my wage history and confirm I could file a new claim.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. How does it work exactly?

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Zara Perez

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sounds too good to be true but honestly anything is better than trying to call nys department of labor myself

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Mohammed Khan

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good luck with the new claim! the process takes forever though so don't expect anything quick

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Paolo Moretti

How high is unemployment rate in NY right now - should I be worried about finding work?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment benefits but wondering how high is unemployment in New York currently? My company is talking about layoffs and I'm trying to figure out if the job market is going to be brutal. Does anyone know what the current unemployment rate is and how that affects finding work while collecting benefits? I've never been unemployed before so not sure what to expect with the NYS Department of Labor job search requirements if the unemployment rate is really high.

NebulaNinja

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I've been trying to get through to the NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask questions about my claim and the phone system is impossible! Does anyone know if there's a way to actually talk to a human being there? The automated system just hangs up on me every time.

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NebulaNinja

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Really? That sounds too good to be true but I'm desperate at this point. Did they charge you a lot?

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Javier Gomez

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They focus on getting you connected rather than making it expensive. Way better than calling 200 times and getting nowhere like I was doing before.

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Emma Wilson

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The unemployment rate is just a number that doesn't reflect how BROKEN the whole system is!! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor adjudication for 2 months and they keep asking for the same documents over and over. The rate could be 1% and their system would still be a nightmare to deal with.

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Malik Thomas

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same here, the adjudication process is ridiculous

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Amun-Ra Azra

When will I get my unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

Filed my claim with NYS Department of Labor about 10 days ago and still haven't received anything. My account shows my weekly claim was processed but no payment date or amount. I'm getting really stressed about rent and bills coming up. Does anyone know the typical timeline for when unemployment payments actually hit your account? I set up direct deposit when I filed.

Liam Duke

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Same boat here - filed 2 weeks ago and still waiting. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're counting on that money.

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Lola Perez

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Same boat here - filed 2 weeks ago and nothing yet. At least we're not alone in this waiting game I guess.

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Natasha Orlova

How to deal with unemployment depression while navigating NYS Department of Labor claims

I've been unemployed for about 4 months now and the whole process with NYS Department of Labor is really getting to me mentally. Between the weekly claims, job search requirements, and constantly worrying about my benefits getting cut off, I'm starting to feel really depressed. Some days I can barely get myself to do the required job searches or file my weekly claim on time. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of mental health struggle during unemployment? How do you stay motivated when everything feels hopeless?

StarSurfer

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ugh this system is designed to make you feel like garbage about yourself. the hoops they make you jump through with the job search requirements and all that paperwork... its like they want you to give up and stop claiming benefits. hang in there, youre not alone in feeling this way

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Ravi Malhotra

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So true! The whole process feels dehumanizing sometimes.

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I feel you on this one. When I was unemployed I basically had to treat taking care of my mental health like a part time job. Exercise helped a lot even if it was just walking around the block. Also maybe look into whether your area has any free mental health resources or support groups specifically for people who are unemployed.

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