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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! They make it impossible to get help when you need it most. I've been trying to resolve an overpayment issue for months and every time I call they transfer me to someone else who transfers me again. It's like they WANT people to give up.
Just wanted to add that when I reopened my claim last year, everything went smoothly online. The key is making sure you do it as soon as possible after becoming unemployed again. There might be a waiting week depending on your situation, but your benefit amount should stay the same as your original claim.
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! I've been waiting 8 weeks and they keep saying 'processing' with no timeline. Meanwhile bills are piling up and I can't get anyone to tell me what's actually happening with my claim. NYS Department of Labor acts like they're doing us a favor when this is INSURANCE WE PAID INTO!!!
wait so if ur boss says they cant afford workers because of wages that disqualifies you? that seems backwards
Based on what you described, you should definitely qualify for regular unemployment benefits. Eight months of full-time work should give you enough wages in your base period. The key things NYS Department of Labor looks at are: 1) You lost your job through no fault of your own (layoff qualifies), 2) You have enough wages in your base period, 3) You're able and available to work. File your claim as soon as possible because there's a waiting week and delays in the system.
my sister went through this same thing at her warehouse job!! she said the regular unemployment was pretty straightforward to get once she figured out the NYS department of labor website. took like 3 weeks to get her first payment though so definitely apply right away. also make sure you save all your paperwork from your employer about the layoff
Christopher Morgan
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to file or have questions, I actually used this service called Claimyr recently when my claim got stuck in adjudication. They help you get connected to actual agents without waiting on hold forever. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call the regular number and getting hung up on.
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Caleb Stone
•Thanks I'll check that out if I run into issues filing online. Hopefully the website works okay though.
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Aurora St.Pierre
just file ASAP dont wait around like i did
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