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Connor Byrne

Can I get unemployment if I haven't worked 2 years - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question

Hey everyone, I'm really confused about unemployment eligibility in New York. I've been working for about 18 months at my current job and got laid off last week. My coworker said you need to work for 2 full years to qualify for unemployment benefits but I can't find that anywhere on the NYS Department of Labor website. The base period stuff is really confusing to me. Has anyone here gotten approved for UI without working a full 2 years? I'm starting to panic because I have rent due next week and really need to know if I should even bother applying.

The whole unemployment system is so confusing!! Why can't they just make it simple and say exactly how long you need to work instead of all this base period nonsense. I'm in the same boat as you OP and stressing out about whether I'll qualify.

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Just to add some specifics - for 2025, the minimum wage requirement in your base period is $2,800 total, and you need wages in at least 2 quarters of your base period. With 18 months of work at $18/hour, you're definitely over both thresholds. File immediately because there's a waiting week and you want to get your claim processed as soon as possible.

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Perfect, thank you for the specific numbers! Filing right now.

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Paolo Ricci

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - when you get unemployment what happens next?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor and I'm honestly not sure what happens next. My claim status changed to 'payable' yesterday but I haven't received any money yet. Do I need to do something else or just wait? Also, when am I supposed to start doing the weekly claims? The my.ny.gov portal shows I need to certify but I'm confused about the timing. This is my first time dealing with unemployment so any guidance would be really helpful.

I had major issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my weekly claims. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Eventually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me so much frustration trying to reach someone at the unemployment office.

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How much does that cost? I'm trying to save money while I'm unemployed.

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I understand wanting to save money. For me it was worth it because I was losing sleep worrying about my claim status and couldn't get answers any other way. But definitely try the regular phone lines first.

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The whole system is such a mess honestly. They make it so complicated when it should be simple - you're unemployed, you need money, here's your benefits. Instead it's endless forms and certifications and job search requirements that half the time don't even make sense for your industry.

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I hear you but the job search stuff actually helped me stay motivated during my unemployment. Kept me in the habit of applying places.

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Isabella Ferreira

What does overpayment mean on NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim?

I just logged into my unemployment account and there's a section that shows 'overpayment' but I'm not sure what this means exactly. I've been filing my weekly claims correctly and reporting all my part-time work hours. Does this mean I owe money back? I'm really confused about what triggers an overpayment and if I need to do something about it right away.

overpayments are THE WORST part of this whole system... they can come out of nowhere months later and suddenly you owe thousands. I got hit with one because apparently I was supposed to refuse standby work that I didn't even know was available?? Makes no sense

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Standby overpayments are tricky - they usually happen when there's a miscommunication about your availability status or if your employer reports something different than what you filed.

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same thing happened to my cousin last month, turned out to be a mistake on their end but took forever to sort out

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Kyle Wallace

How to get unemployment if I quit my job in NY - is it possible?

I had to quit my job last month because my supervisor was making the workplace completely toxic and I couldn't handle it anymore. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and wondering if there's any way to get unemployment benefits even though I quit instead of being laid off. I know usually you can't get benefits if you quit but I've heard there might be exceptions? Has anyone successfully gotten NYS Department of Labor benefits after quitting? What do I need to prove?

just so you know the whole system is designed to deny people benefits whenever possible. even if you have a legitimate reason for quitting they'll probably try to find some technicality to reject your claim. i quit because of unsafe conditions and they still made me jump through hoops for months

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While the process can be challenging, don't get discouraged. If you have legitimate documentation of good cause, NYS Department of Labor is required to approve your claim. If they deny it initially, you can always appeal the decision.

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wait can you get unemployment for quitting?? I thought that was impossible. I've been staying at my terrible job because I thought I wouldn't qualify for benefits if I left

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Nia Harris

What reasons qualify for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. My manager basically forced me to quit by making my work environment impossible - cutting my hours to almost nothing, giving me tasks way outside my job description, and being generally hostile. I know you can't usually get UI if you quit, but I've heard there are exceptions? What reasons actually qualify you for unemployment in New York? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm not eligible.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status or get questions answered, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was way easier than trying to call myself and getting hung up on constantly.

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Thanks, I'll check that out if I run into issues with my claim

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just file anyway, worst case they say no but at least you'll know for sure

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