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Just be patient, the system works but it's slow. I got my first payment exactly 3 weeks after filing. The waiting is the worst part but once it starts the payments come regularly every week.
UGH the NYS Department of Labor is THE WORST with communication! They leave you hanging with zero updates and expect you to just wait indefinitely. I swear they do this on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits they're entitled to!!
I feel you on the frustration but complaining won't speed up the process. OP just needs to wait it out.
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ugh the whole system is so frustrating. i quit my job because of similar issues and NYS Department of Labor denied me. apparently my situation wasnt bad enough even though i was having panic attacks every morning. they make it nearly impossible to get benefits if you quit.
thats exactly what im worried about. did you try to appeal it?
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thanks for sharing! might check that out if i cant get through the regular way
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Just wanted to share that my claim got approved yesterday after exactly 18 days. I was also worried when it hit the 2 week mark with no updates, but it came through. Hang in there!
The timing really depends on your specific situation. If you were fired for misconduct or quit voluntarily, expect delays while they investigate. Layoffs usually process faster since there's less to verify. My brother got his approved in 12 days but my cousin who got fired is still waiting after a month because they're doing interviews with witnesses and stuff.
Mine was definitely a layoff so that gives me some hope. The whole department got eliminated when they moved production overseas.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents to discuss your options, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to someone quickly. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that explains how it works. Really saved me time when I needed to clarify my job search requirements after being in a similar situation.
Thanks for the suggestion! The regular phone lines have been impossible to get through lately.
Wait I'm confused - are you saying they can make us take classes? I thought we just had to look for work and that was it. My cousin said something about them requiring computer classes but I figured that was just for certain people...
NYS Department of Labor can refer you to training programs but they can't force you to enroll in most cases. However, refusing reasonable retraining opportunities without good cause could potentially affect your benefits. It's usually presented as an option to help you find work faster.
Adaline Wong
same boat here, filed in early december and still waiting... this is ridiculous
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Gabriel Ruiz
The whole system is broken honestly. They make it so hard to get help when you're already struggling financially. I don't understand why they can't just hire more people to process claims faster instead of making everyone wait months for basic unemployment benefits.
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Misterclamation Skyblue
•I hear you, it's really stressful when you're counting on those payments to pay rent and bills.
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