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depends on ur situation tbh... if theres any red flags it could take months. but most ppl get approved pretty quick if everything checks out
Oh this brings back memories! When I was laid off from my teaching job a few years ago, it took forever to get approved because they had to verify my work history or something. But my friend who got laid off from Target got approved super fast. I think it just depends on your specific case and how busy they are.
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Thanks for the tip! I might need that if my claim doesn't move soon.
The NYS Department of Labor system is SO SLOW. I've been waiting 5 weeks now and still nothing! They keep saying 'processing' but no one can tell me what's actually happening with my claim.
After 4-5 weeks you should definitely try to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor to see if there's an issue that needs to be resolved. Sometimes claims get stuck in adjudication if there's a question about your separation from work.
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Just wanted to add - if you're filing because you were laid off, the application might ask for additional details about your layoff that could add time. I had to explain the circumstances around my position being eliminated and that took some thought to word correctly.
Honestly the whole UI system is designed to make it as difficult as possible. Even when you fill everything out perfectly they'll find some reason to delay your benefits. I've been waiting 6 weeks for my adjudication to clear and nobody can tell me why.
thats so frustrating! have you tried calling the adjudication unit directly?
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Both programs also have appeals processes if your claim gets denied. With UI you can appeal to NYS Department of Labor if they disqualify you, and with workers comp you can appeal through the Workers Compensation Board. The appeal procedures are different but both give you a chance to challenge negative decisions.
honestly the whole system is confusing... i never understood why we have so many different programs for when people cant work. seems like they could just have one program that covers everything
They serve different purposes though - unemployment is for job loss, workers comp is specifically for workplace injuries. Different funding sources and different goals, even though they both provide wage replacement.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific situation, I used a 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 when I was stuck in adjudication limbo.
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Benjamin Kim
•Thanks for this! I've been trying to call for days and keep getting disconnected.
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Benjamin Kim
Also remember you need to have worked enough hours and earned enough wages in your base period. For 2025 it's pretty specific requirements. And once you start collecting you HAVE to do the job search activities they require or they'll cut you off.
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Connor Richards
•How many job contacts do you need per week? I heard it was 3 but someone told me it changed.
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