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just quit already life's too short to be miserable every day!! you can figure out the unemployment stuff later
One more important point - if you do decide to quit, make sure you apply for unemployment benefits right away even if you think you might get denied. You can always appeal a denial, but you can't get retroactive benefits for weeks you didn't file. The worst they can say is no, and you might be surprised. Document everything and be prepared to explain your good cause reasoning clearly.
why would you need to go in person?? everything is online now. just log in and file the appeal. takes like 10 minutes
The NYS Department of Labor office hours are usually posted on their website but they change them sometimes without notice. I went to my local office last month and they were closed for 'staff training' with just a paper sign on the door. So frustrating when you need help with something urgent like an appeal deadline.
Just remember the 26 weeks is the MAXIMUM. If you find a job before then or if there are any issues with your claim, it could be shorter. Also if you refuse suitable work or don't meet the weekly requirements, NYS Department of Labor can disqualify you.
26 weeks seems like nothing when you're actually looking for work in this job market! Took me 8 months to find something decent last time I was unemployed.
Yara Assad
same thing happened to my cousin but it turned out to be nothing major. just had to resubmit some paperwork and everything was fine
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Olivia Clark
The important thing is to respond to the rework requirement promptly. NYS Department of Labor gives you a deadline (usually 10-30 days) to complete whatever they're asking for. If you miss the deadline, your claim could be suspended. Keep filing your weekly claims in the meantime and document everything you submit. Save copies of all correspondence and take screenshots of your online submissions.
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Raj Gupta
•Good point about the deadline. The letter says I have 21 days but doesn't specify exactly what I need to do. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims though.
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