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The standard timeline for NYS Department of Labor is typically 2-4 weeks for initial processing if there are no complications. Since you mentioned being laid off from a restaurant, that should be pretty straightforward - involuntary separation usually doesn't trigger additional review. Just make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time and meeting the job search requirements. You should receive a monetary determination letter first, then start getting payments if everything checks out.
Good to know about the monetary determination letter - I'll watch for that. What are the current job search requirements? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about your employer account, I had luck using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual person when I had questions about my SUTA rates. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of being on hold.
Thanks, I'll check that out. I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my account status and keep getting disconnected.
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omg yes! I'm on week 12 and some days I can barely get out of bed. The job search requirement feels impossible when you're already depressed about being unemployed. Its like they expect you to be this motivated go-getter when you're broke and stressed
Same here - the pressure to seem enthusiastic in interviews when you're financially panicking is so hard
Been there. What really helped me was connecting with other people going through the same thing. There are some local job seeker support groups that meet weekly - it's nice to talk to people who actually understand what you're dealing with instead of well-meaning friends who've never been unemployed.
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The base period thing caught me too - I thought if I worked and paid into unemployment I'd automatically qualify but there's all these weird timing rules. Make sure when you reapply you wait until you have enough quarters of earnings in your base period.
Wait I'm confused about the base period thing too. If someone worked for 6 months wouldn't that be enough? How many quarters do you need exactly? I might have the same problem when my temp job ends next month.
You need earnings in at least 2 quarters of your base period, and your total base period wages need to be at least 1.5 times your highest quarter. It's not just about how long you worked but when you worked relative to when you file your claim.
Noah Torres
Just want to say hang in there. I know how stressful this waiting period is, especially when you're worried about bills. The NYS Department of Labor system can be slow but they do eventually get through everything.
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Samantha Hall
The whole adjudication process is a JOKE. Six weeks is ridiculous for someone who just needs unemployment benefits to survive. Meanwhile they're sitting on thousands of cases while people can't pay rent. This system needs a complete overhaul.
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Aaron Lee
•I understand the frustration, but the adjudication process exists to prevent fraud and ensure only eligible claimants receive benefits. Complex cases with conflicting information do take time to investigate properly.
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