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Lindsey Fry

NYS Department of Labor denied my unemployment claim - what are the reasons unemployment can be denied?

Just got a determination letter from NYS Department of Labor saying my unemployment claim was denied. I'm honestly shocked because I thought I qualified. The letter mentions something about 'not meeting eligibility requirements' but doesn't go into much detail. Can someone explain what are the reasons unemployment can be denied? I worked full-time for 18 months before getting laid off last month. I'm trying to figure out if I should appeal this decision or if there's something obvious I'm missing. Any help would be appreciated!

Another possibility is that your employer is disputing the claim. They have the right to contest it if they think you weren't actually laid off or if there were performance issues they consider misconduct. You should definitely appeal if you believe the denial is wrong - you have 30 days from the determination date.

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How would I know if my employer contested it? The letter doesn't mention anything about that.

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ugh this whole system is SO frustrating!! they deny people for the stupidest reasons and then make it impossible to actually talk to anyone to fix it. definitely appeal though - worst case you're in the same position you are now

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Totally agree! The unemployment system seems designed to discourage people from claiming benefits they're entitled to.

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Samuel Robinson

NYS Department of Labor claim denied - how is unemployment a social problem affecting my community?

My unemployment claim got denied last month and I've been thinking about how this affects not just me but my whole neighborhood. I worked in retail for 8 years before getting laid off in December, filed my claim right away, but NYS Department of Labor said I was disqualified for 'voluntary separation' even though I got laid off due to store closure. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and my kids' school supplies. I see other families on my block going through similar situations - lost jobs, denied claims, can't afford basic needs. It feels like unemployment isn't just an individual problem but something that's hurting our entire community. Has anyone else noticed how unemployment denial creates ripple effects beyond just the person filing? I'm appealing the decision but wondering if there are resources that address unemployment as a broader social issue.

ugh the whole system is broken!! they deny claims left and right and then wonder why homelessness is rising and families are falling apart. I was denied too for 'insufficient wages' even though I worked full time for 2 years. TOOK FOREVER to get it straightened out and by then I was already behind on everything. The stress alone makes you sick which costs the healthcare system more money

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Sorry to hear about your situation. The insufficient wages denial usually means they couldn't verify your employment history properly. Did you eventually get it resolved?

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You raise good points about community impact. In my case I'm dealing with standby status because of seasonal work and even that creates uncertainty for planning family expenses. When people don't know if their unemployment will continue, they can't make stable housing or childcare decisions.

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Paolo Longo

What does distributed mean on NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim status?

I'm checking my claim status on my.ny.gov and it shows 'distributed' next to my weekly certification from two weeks ago. I've never seen this status before and I'm not sure what it means. Did my payment go through? Should I be expecting something in the mail? I usually get direct deposit but this week seems different. Has anyone else seen this 'distributed' status on their NYS Department of Labor account?

I had this same confusion last month! I was calling the NYS Department of Labor number constantly trying to get through to someone who could explain what distributed meant. After hours of busy signals and getting hung up on, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to a real person at NYS Department of Labor in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent confirmed that distributed means the payment is on its way and helped me understand my whole payment timeline.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. The phone lines are definitely impossible to get through to.

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DISTRIBUTED is such a confusing term! Why can't they just say PAYMENT SENT or something normal people understand?? The whole NYS Department of Labor system is designed to confuse us I swear

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lol true but once you know what it means its pretty straightforward

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Nia Williams

NYS Department of Labor benefit chart showing wrong amounts - according to the chart my weekly rate should be higher

I'm looking at my NYS Department of Labor benefit determination letter and something doesn't add up according to the chart they sent me. My base period earnings were $52,800 but they're only giving me $315 per week. According to the chart, with my income level I should be getting closer to $380 weekly. Has anyone else had issues with the benefit calculation being wrong? I tried calling but can't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to explain the discrepancy.

If you're still having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone to verify your calculation, I had success using a service called Claimyr (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. Really helped when I needed to discuss my benefit determination with someone.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already dealing with reduced income from being unemployed.

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It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly the peace of mind of actually talking to someone at NYS Department of Labor was worth it for me when I had questions about my claim.

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The whole NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing! Why can't they just make the charts clearer instead of having people think they're getting more money than they actually qualify for?? It's stressful enough being unemployed without having to decode their paperwork.

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Totally agree, the whole process is unnecessarily complicated

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Ethan Wilson

NYS Department of Labor denied my unemployment claim - why was I denied unemployment benefits?

Got my determination letter yesterday and NYS Department of Labor denied my claim. The letter just says 'disqualified for benefits' but doesn't really explain WHY. I was laid off from my warehouse job in December after 2 years there. Company said it was downsizing. I thought layoffs automatically qualified you for UI benefits? What could have gone wrong? Has anyone else dealt with this? I really need these benefits to pay rent.

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Never heard of this but might try it if I can't get through myself. Thanks for the suggestion!

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interesting, might check that out too

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! They make it impossible to reach anyone and then deny valid claims. I've been fighting with NYS Department of Labor for months over an overpayment that isn't even my fault. They need to completely overhaul this mess.

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I understand the frustration, but the appeal process does work if you have documentation. Focus on gathering your evidence and filing that appeal within the 30-day deadline.

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