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honestly the whole system is messed up... why should you have to prove you had good reason to protect your family during a pandemic?? NYS Department of Labor makes everything so complicated for no reason
I get the frustration but they have to verify claims to prevent fraud. The good cause standard has been around forever, it's not just about COVID.
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don't forget about people with disabilities... they face extra barriers and often get overlooked in these discussions but unemployment hits them really hard too
Another group that faces significant challenges are workers without high school diplomas or GED certificates. Many employers now require at least a high school education even for entry-level positions that didn't require it years ago. These individuals often exhaust their unemployment benefits before finding suitable employment and may need to consider educational programs while claiming benefits.
That's a really good point about education requirements changing. Do you know if NYS Department of Labor has programs to help people get their GED while collecting benefits?
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to ask about my benefit calculation. Spent weeks calling and either getting busy signals or being disconnected. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me understand exactly how my unemployment wages were being calculated.
Never heard of that service but anything that helps get through to NYS Department of Labor sounds useful. Their phone system is terrible.
The whole system is so confusing. I thought my employer was supposed to pay me unemployment when I got laid off but then I had to file with the state instead. And don't even get me started on trying to figure out the difference between regular unemployment and standby - who pays for what in those situations?
Standby unemployment is still paid by NYS Department of Labor, just like regular UI. The difference is in the eligibility requirements and job search obligations, not who pays the benefits.
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If you're having trouble getting through to the NYS Department of Labor by phone to check on your claim status or get help with the application, I had good luck using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get connected to an actual agent when I was stuck in adjudication. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
Is that one of those services that charges you? Seems sketchy to pay someone to make a phone call for you
I was skeptical too, but honestly after spending 2 days trying to get through myself and getting nowhere, it was worth it. They don't ask for your personal info or anything weird - they just help you get connected to the right department.
honestly the whole unemployment system is such a mess, took me forever to figure out all the requirements and then they kept asking for more documentation. good luck getting anyone on the phone at NYS Department of Labor too
The system definitely has its frustrations, but most people do get approved if they're eligible. The key is being thorough with your initial application and staying on top of your weekly claims.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your specific situation, I used a service called claimyr.com that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was super helpful when I needed to clarify some details about my layoff situation.
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AstroAce
•Thanks for the suggestion! I might need to use something like that if I run into issues during the claim process.
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Giovanni Rossi
Just to add - being laid off is actually the 'best' reason for unemployment in terms of eligibility. Unlike quitting or being fired, there's usually no waiting period or additional requirements. You just need to meet the basic work history and wage requirements that apply to all unemployment claims.
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