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One thing that helped me was using a service called Claimyr when I had a complex case I needed to discuss with an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. Their phone lines are impossible to get through normally, but this service (claimyr.com) got me connected to someone who could actually explain the employer rules. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me time instead of sitting on hold for hours.
Interesting, I'll check that out. Sometimes you really do need to talk to a real person to understand these regulations.
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The key thing is whether you earned enough wages during your benefit year to meet the monetary requirements for a new claim. If you worked part-time while collecting, those earnings could count toward establishing a new benefit year. You'll need to file a new application and they'll determine if you're monetarily eligible based on your recent work history.
This is so confusing! Why doesn't the NYS Department of Labor website explain this stuff more clearly? I'm terrified I'll mess something up if I try to refile.
I had the same issue last year and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor no matter how many times I called. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. The agent was able to review my work history and walk me through the refiling process. Turned out I did qualify for a new claim.
How does that work exactly? Sounds too good to be true with how impossible it is to reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor these days.
It's legit - they basically handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Way better than spending hours on hold just to get disconnected.
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The whole system is a nightmare tbh. Even when you do everything right they find ways to delay your payments or question your eligibility. Just be prepared for a lot of bureaucratic BS and keep detailed records of everything you do.
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yeah my econ professor said the same thing about natural unemployment or whatever. something about friction in the job market being normal? idk sounds like BS when you're waiting weeks for NYS Department of Labor to process claims
Frictional unemployment is the term - it's the time between jobs when people are searching or transitioning. Structural unemployment happens when there's a mismatch between worker skills and job requirements. Both are considered 'natural' parts of a functioning economy, separate from cyclical unemployment during recessions.
I totally understand your confusion! When I was laid off last year I felt the same way. The economic theory side is that moderate unemployment gives workers bargaining power - if jobs are too scarce, employers can treat people poorly. If jobs are too plentiful, it can create labor shortages and inflation. The problem is when the safety net (like NYS Department of Labor benefits) doesn't work smoothly to support people during transitions.
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Just wanted to add that if you need help accessing any NYS Department of Labor data or services, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) when I needed to get through to someone at the department quickly. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made it much easier than trying to call during business hours when the lines are always busy.
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Victoria Jones
Same here! Mid-September sounds right for August data release.
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