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Dylan Baskin

NYS Department of Labor unemployment claims spiking after $10 minimum wage hike - anyone else affected?

My company laid off 8 people last month right after the minimum wage went up to $10 in our county. HR said they couldn't afford to keep everyone at the new rate. Now I'm filing for unemployment and wondering if this is happening everywhere or just bad timing. Has anyone else seen their workplace cut jobs because of wage increases? I'm trying to figure out if this will hurt my chances of finding new work since so many people might be filing claims at once.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHY MINIMUM WAGE HIKES ARE STUPID!!! Politicians don't understand basic economics and then act surprised when unemployment goes up. Now we're all fighting for fewer jobs while they pat themselves on the back for 'helping workers.

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Same thing happened to my cousin but she found something better paying within a month. Sometimes these things work out for the best, you know?

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Hannah White

What is the process for unemployment benefits in NY - confused about NYS Department of Labor steps

I might be losing my job next month and I've never filed for unemployment before. Can someone walk me through what the actual process looks like with NYS Department of Labor? I keep seeing different information online and I'm getting overwhelmed. Do I need to wait until my last day of work to apply or can I start earlier? What documents do I need to have ready? And how long does it typically take to get approved and start receiving payments?

The whole system is set up to discourage you from applying. They make it as confusing and frustrating as possible hoping you'll just give up. Took me 6 weeks to get my first payment even though I did everything right. NYS Department of Labor acts like they're doing you a favor when it's YOUR money that you paid into through payroll taxes.

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This is so true. And God forbid you make one tiny mistake on your application - they'll hold up your entire claim for weeks while they 'investigate' obvious typos.

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also make sure you understand the waiting week - you dont get paid for your first week even if everything goes smoothly. so if you file on week 1, you wont see money until week 3 at the earliest

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Anna Kerber

Is unemployment bad for your career prospects long-term? NYS Department of Labor concerns

I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now after getting laid off from my marketing job. While I'm grateful for the NYS Department of Labor benefits helping me pay bills, I'm starting to worry about the long-term impact on my career. Will having this gap on my resume hurt my chances with future employers? Should I be taking any job just to get off unemployment, even if it's not in my field? I'm doing my weekly claims and job search requirements but feeling anxious about how this looks to potential employers. Anyone else dealt with these concerns?

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents about any questions on your claim status or job search requirements, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to them. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I had issues with my weekly claims and couldn't get through the regular phone lines.

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Thanks, I'll check that out. I've had some questions about my job search log requirements that I haven't been able to get answered.

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Been there! The anxiety is normal but try not to overthink it. I was unemployed for 3 months and actually ended up in a better position than before. Use the time wisely and you'll be fine.

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Freya Nielsen

What are my unemployment benefits - NYS Department of Labor weekly benefit amount confusion

I'm really confused about what my actual unemployment benefits are supposed to be. I got approved for NYS Department of Labor unemployment about 2 weeks ago but I can't figure out what my weekly benefit amount should be. The letter they sent me has all these numbers and percentages but nothing clearly says 'this is what you get each week.' I made about $52,000 last year at my job and worked there for almost 3 years before getting laid off. When I try to look it up on the my.ny.gov website it just shows my claim is active but doesn't break down the payment details. Has anyone else had trouble understanding what their actual weekly benefit amount is? I don't want to mess up my weekly claims by expecting the wrong amount.

Don't forget that your benefits might be subject to taxes too! I didn't realize that when I first started collecting and it was a surprise at tax time. You can choose to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments through your my.ny.gov account settings.

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Same boat here! Got my approval but the paperwork is like reading hieroglyphics. Why can't they just send you a simple letter that says 'You get $X per week for Y weeks' instead of all this legal jargon??

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I know it's frustrating, but the detailed breakdown is actually helpful once you understand it. It shows your base period wages, benefit year dates, and maximum benefit amount available. Keep that letter safe - you'll need it if there are ever any issues with your claim.

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Mila Walker

How do you not qualify for unemployment benefits in NY - confused about disqualification reasons

My claim got denied and I'm trying to understand why someone wouldn't qualify for unemployment in NY. The letter from NYS Department of Labor wasn't super clear about the specific reasons. I worked for 8 months at my last job before getting laid off due to company downsizing. I thought that would automatically make me eligible but apparently not? Can someone explain the main reasons people get disqualified? I want to know if I should appeal or if there's something I'm missing about the requirements.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DENY PEOPLE!! I worked for 15 years and got denied because of some technicality about my last day of work vs when I filed. They make it impossible on purpose to save money.

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I feel you on the frustration but there are legitimate appeal processes if you think you were wrongly denied.

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definitely appeal if you think its wrong. i appealed my denial and won after providing more documentation about my work history. took like 6 weeks but got backpay for everything

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