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The waiting is the worst part honestly. I remember when I filed last year it felt like forever but looking back it was only about 18 days total. Just make sure you keep doing your weekly certifications even if you haven't gotten paid yet - that's really important or it can delay everything even more.
Don't count on getting anything quickly from NYS Department of Labor. The whole system is a joke and they make you jump through a million hoops just to get what you're entitled to. I've been waiting 3 weeks and still nothing.
Have you checked if your claim is in adjudication? That can add extra time if they need to verify employment details or separation circumstances.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! They make it so hard to quit a terrible job because they know employers will just abuse people otherwise. I've seen people stay in horrible situations just because they can't afford to lose their UI eligibility. It's not right.
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I had so much trouble getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor when my payment was delayed. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr that actually got me through to a real person in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI and their site is claimyr.com. Might be worth it if you need to talk to someone about payment issues.
How much does that cost though? Seems like you shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to them.
I was frustrated too but honestly it saved me so much time and stress. Way better than sitting on hold for hours and getting nowhere.
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The system is so confusing! I got unemployment when my restaurant closed permanently during covid but my friend got denied when she was fired from retail for 'attitude problems.' Sometimes it feels like they just pick and choose randomly.
It's not random, but the line between fireable offense and misconduct can be blurry. Attitude problems might not rise to the level of misconduct unless it was really severe or documented.
Isaiah Cross
Also remember about standby status if you're temporarily laid off with a specific return date. That's different from regular UI and has different requirements. And if you're in a union, there might be additional considerations for work sharing programs.
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Ivanna St. Pierre
•What's the difference between standby and regular unemployment? Do you still have to do job searches on standby?
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Joy Olmedo
The system is so confusing honestly. I applied last month and they're asking for all this documentation about why I left my job when I thought being laid off was straightforward. Now I'm in adjudication for weeks.
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Elin Robinson
•Adjudication can take time especially if there's any question about the circumstances. Make sure you respond to any requests for information quickly to avoid delays in your claim processing.
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