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ugh the whole system is so confusing!! why can't they just coordinate between programs instead of making us report the same info to everyone separately
Just wanted to add that when you report to SNAP, make sure you have your unemployment award letter from NYS Department of Labor handy. They'll want to see the official documentation showing your weekly benefit amount. Also keep track of any weeks you don't claim unemployment since that will affect your SNAP calculation too.
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wait so if I worked a few days last month and forgot to report it on one of my weekly claims, am I going to have to pay everything back?? I just remembered I did some temp work and didn't put it on the certification...
You won't have to pay back everything, but you'll need to report that work ASAP. Call NYS Department of Labor or update your claim online. They'll calculate any overpayment for just those specific weeks where you should have reported the work. Better to fix it now than wait for them to find out.
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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!!!
I feel you on this one, the whole process is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss
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I had major issues reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when my claim got stuck. Spent weeks calling and either getting busy signals or being hung up on after waiting on hold. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier than trying to call myself.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already worried about money.
It was worth it for me since I was stuck for weeks. Much better than the stress of calling dozens of times and never getting through.
Javier Morales
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.
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Emma Anderson
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
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