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just file anyway!! the worst they can say is no and then you appeal. i got fired for being late too much (my car kept breaking down) and still got approved after they reviewed everything
The unemployment system is such a mess. They make it so confusing whether you qualify or not. I've seen people get denied for ridiculous reasons and others get approved when they probably shouldn't have. Just depends on who reviews your case I guess.
There are actually pretty clear guidelines about what constitutes disqualifying misconduct. It has to be willful violation of employer rules or policies, not just poor performance or personality conflicts.
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The whole unemployment system is a nightmare designed to wear you down so you give up trying to get benefits you're entitled to. When I applied it took them 6 weeks to process my claim and they 'lost' my paperwork twice. Just be prepared for delays and bureaucratic incompetence.
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The system is so broken! They make the definitions intentionally confusing so people mess up and get denied benefits. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and still don't understand half their rules.
totally agree!! why cant they just use normal english instead of all this legal jargon
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THE SAME THING HAPPENS EVERY TIME THERE'S A BIG ECONOMIC SHIFT! Government creates jobs during crisis then abandons workers when it's over. NYS Department of Labor probably uses the same playbook from 1919 - delay claims and hope people give up!
That's pretty cynical but honestly after dealing with this adjudication process I'm starting to feel the same way...
Interesting historical perspective! The post-WWI recession of 1920-1921 was brutal. Labor strikes were also a huge factor - when workers tried to maintain wartime wage levels, many industries just shut down operations temporarily. It's a reminder that unemployment systems need to be robust enough to handle sudden economic shifts.
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The NYS Department of Labor unemployment system is so messed up. They make it nearly impossible to get benefits even when you deserve them. My cousin quit because her boss was sexually harassing her and they still denied her claim initially. Had to get a lawyer involved.
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•Sexual harassment definitely qualifies as good cause for quitting. The issue is usually that people don't document the harassment properly or report it to HR first. NYS Department of Labor wants to see that you tried to resolve the issue before quitting.
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Carmen Ortiz
honestly just quit if the job is that bad for your mental health. you can always appeal if they deny your unemployment claim. life's too short to stay somewhere toxic
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