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Ravi Malhotra

How many weeks do you need to collect unemployment benefits in NY?

I'm trying to figure out the work requirements for unemployment in New York. My sister said you need to work a certain number of weeks before you can collect, but I can't find clear info on the NYS Department of Labor website. I worked at a restaurant for about 8 months last year but then got laid off in January. Am I eligible or do I need more work history? The my.ny.gov portal is confusing and doesn't spell this out clearly.

The restaurant industry can be complicated for unemployment because of tip reporting issues. Make sure all your wages were properly reported to NYS Department of Labor by your employer. Sometimes cash tips that weren't reported can affect your benefit calculation even if you technically worked enough.

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omg yes the tip thing is so confusing!! i worked at a diner and they barely reported any of my tips so my wages looked super low on the unemployment application

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That's unfortunately common in the restaurant industry. You might need to provide additional documentation to NYS Department of Labor to show your actual earnings if tips weren't properly reported.

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Caleb Stark

When can I sign up for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I just got laid off yesterday and I'm wondering when I can actually file for unemployment benefits. My supervisor said something about waiting but I'm not sure if that's true? I need to start getting payments as soon as possible since I have rent due next week. Can I apply right away or do I have to wait for some kind of paperwork first? Also do I need my final paycheck before I can file with NYS Department of Labor?

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How much does something like that cost? I'm already strapped for cash.

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It's worth checking out their site for pricing info, but honestly the time it saved me was invaluable when I was dealing with adjudication issues.

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make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still processing!! I made that mistake and it delayed everything

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Wait, I have to file weekly claims before my initial claim is even approved? That seems backwards.

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Yes, you need to file weekly claims starting the week after you file your initial application. If you don't file weekly claims, you won't get paid for those weeks even if your claim gets approved later.

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Dmitry Sokolov

NYS Department of Labor says unemployment is low but I can't find work - what does this even mean?

I keep hearing on the news that unemployment is really low right now but I've been searching for 8 weeks since I got laid off from my warehouse job and can barely get any callbacks. My NYS Department of Labor weekly claims keep getting approved but the job search requirement is killing me because there just aren't that many openings in my area. What does it actually mean when they say unemployment is low? Does that affect my benefits or make it harder to extend my claim?

Low unemployment is just a political talking point honestly. Doesnt mean much when most of the jobs are part time retail with no benefits. The whole system is rigged against working people.

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I was confused about this too when I first started my claim! Low unemployment basically means most people who want jobs have them, but it can actually make job hunting harder because there's more competition for the good positions that do open up.

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CosmicCommander

What is the maximum unemployment benefit for 2022 - NYS Department of Labor rates?

I'm trying to figure out what the maximum weekly unemployment benefit amount was for 2022 in New York. I'm looking at my old claim from that year and want to make sure I was getting the right amount. Does anyone know what the max benefit rate was set at by NYS Department of Labor for 2022? I think I might have been underpaid but not sure what the ceiling was supposed to be.

ugh trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor about benefit calculations is impossible!! I've been calling for weeks about a similar issue and just get hung up on or told the wait time is over 2 hours. Has anyone found a way to actually reach a human there?

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just wanted to add that the $504 max has gone up since 2022 so if you're filing a new claim now the rates are different. but yeah for 2022 claims that was definitely the ceiling

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Zoe Walker

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits if you quit your job - any exceptions?

I've been working at this retail chain for almost two years but the working conditions have gotten really bad lately. Management changed and now they're scheduling me for split shifts with only 4 hours between them, which means I can't get a second job or go to school like I planned. My supervisor also makes inappropriate comments and HR hasn't done anything about it even though I've reported it twice. I'm thinking about quitting but I need to know - can you draw unemployment in New York if you quit your job? I heard there might be some exceptions for hostile work environments or if they change your job conditions drastically. Has anyone successfully gotten NYS Department of Labor benefits after quitting? I really can't afford to be without income but I also can't keep working in these conditions.

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Thanks, I'll look into that. I've already tried calling NYS Department of Labor a few times and either get busy signals or get disconnected after waiting on hold forever.

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honestly just quit if the job is making you miserable, life's too short. you'll figure out the money situation somehow

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I wish it was that simple but I have rent and student loans to pay. I need to know I'll have some income coming in.

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