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The whole unemployment system is designed to deny as many people as possible! They make it confusing on purpose so people give up and don't appeal. Don't let them win - fight this denial even if it takes months. I had to go through THREE levels of appeals before they finally approved my claim.
Three levels?? That sounds exhausting. How long did the whole process take you?
Most common denial reasons I've seen: 1) Base period wages too low 2) Fired for misconduct 3) Quit without good cause 4) Not available for work 5) Fraud allegations. Since yours says insufficient wages, focus on gathering ALL your wage documentation. Also check if they used the right base period - sometimes you can request an alternate base period if the standard one doesn't include your recent higher earnings.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone when I needed to check on my benefit amount calculation. Kept getting busy signals and when I did get through, I'd get disconnected. Someone on here mentioned claimyr.com which helped me actually reach an agent to verify my weekly benefit rate. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made it so much easier to get my questions answered about the payment calculation.
Interesting, never heard of that service. Did they charge you anything for helping you get through?
They focus on getting you connected rather than the cost aspect. For me it was worth it since I wasted hours trying to call on my own and never got through to verify my benefit amount.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone when I had questions about my online application, but I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of busy signals and hang-ups when I needed help with my claim status.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you anything or was it free to use?
They do charge but it was worth it for me since I couldn't get through any other way. Way less stress than hitting redial for hours.
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THIS SYSTEM IS SO BACKWARDS!!! Why should someone who worked their whole life have to jump through hoops like this? The whole thing is designed to deny benefits to people who actually need them. Retirement should be a choice not forced by corporate greed!!!
I feel you on the frustration but the rules exist for a reason. Unemployment is supposed to be temporary assistance while you look for new work.
Wait I'm confused - if you retire don't you get social security? Can you get both unemployment and social security at the same time? That doesn't sound right to me.
You can collect both Social Security and unemployment simultaneously in New York. Social Security doesn't count as disqualifying income for UI purposes. However, you still need to meet the able and available for work requirements.
I wouldn't be eligible for full Social Security until 67, so that's not really an option right now anyway.
Paolo Conti
The NYS Department of Labor definition also includes monetary eligibility requirements. You need to have earned a certain amount in wages during your base period, which is usually the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you file your claim. If you don't meet the wage requirements, you won't qualify even if you meet all the other criteria.
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Amina Sow
•yeah i learned this the hard way when i tried to file after only working part time for a few months
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GalaxyGazer
Don't forget about the work search requirements too! Being unemployed for NYS Department of Labor purposes means you're actively looking for work. You need to make at least 3 job contacts per week and keep records of your search activities. This is part of being 'available' for work.
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