Drove to the unemployment office on Barclay Ave today just to find out its now a social security office. Really frustrating that the website still shows this location as active. Wasted 2 hours of my day and gas money for nothing. They should really update their website. I had checked the "Neighborhood C Unemployment Insurance Claims" section online before heading out. The website clearly listed Barclay Ave (8-43 Barclay Ave to be exact) as an active unemployment office location. I even had it in my "Recently viewed" pages on the site. When I got there, I found out it's now occupied by some "EmblemH" organization and a "CyraCom" service. No mention anywhere online about this change. Had to speak with someone named Jean Cheng who works there now who confirmed the unemployment office moved months ago! Why is the government website still listing this as an active location? Not everyone has unlimited time and gas money to waste driving to incorrect locations. This is especially frustrating when you're already dealing with unemployment issues and trying to file claims. The least they could do is keep their website updated with correct information.

Just got some back pay from my old unemployment claim from last year. They said it was over but my case was still pending so they had to pay up. Anyone else still getting payments from old claims? 💰

I work at a school and I'm laid off for winter break. I tried filing a new claim and certified last Sunday but didn't get paid. Called and they said I was denied because of previous employers from 6 months ago where I got fired. Those claims were already denied back then. The school told me I should collect unemployment during breaks like I did last winter and summer. The rep says one employer can affect my whole claim. Is this right?

Got hit with penalties and forfeit days because a career center agent claimed I refused to provide work search records. This was totally false - I had all my records! They tried saying I refused to give info but I had proof of everything. Career center supervisor tried helping but said determination letter was already sent. Had to request a hearing but after sending them all my proof (screenshots of interactions and work search records) they cancelled everything! I just received a notice from the NYS DEPT [PO BOX 15130, ALBANY NY 12212-5130] dated 02/22/2023 that says "The determination dated 02/21/2023 stating you are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits because: you failed to provide work search records The other determination suspending you indefinetely because you did not report in a timely manner has also been withdrawn is withdrawn." The letter confirms that "The overpayment dated 02/21/23 in the amount of $280 has been revised to $0.0 the 16 forfeit days penalty has been cancelled; there is no longeramonetary penalty of $200; you will be paid whatever money you are owed. There is no longerared for a hearing." This is such a relief! The effective date shown on the letter is 09/13/2022. The letter also states "The disqualification which was imposed effective has been withdrawn You will receive a payment covering all benefits that may be due you." They also noted that "Further investigation is being made. A disqualifying determination may be issued if the results of the investigation warrant" but I'm not worried because I have all my evidence. The letter was signed "For the Commissioner of Labor, By: Unemployment Insurance Division" and has a notice at the bottom saying "Auxiliary Aides and Services are Available Upon Request and Free of Charge to Individuals with Disabilities." No more penalties or forfeit days, and they're paying what they owe me. If you're in the right, don't give up!

I have a hearing coming up next week and really nervous about it. Anyone been through this process? Need to know what to expect and if I should bring a lawyer. This is for getting fired from my last job.