New York Unemployment

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Zoe Stavros

Denied unemployment after quitting old job, but laid off from new one - Can I still get approved?

I worked at a company for over 2 years and quit in January for a better job. Now I've been laid off from the new job in March. The DOL sent me a letter saying my previous employer is denying my unemployment claim because I quit voluntarily. I did quit, but then I started a new job and got laid off. Has anyone been in this situation and still gotten approved? I'm working on the paperwork they sent me now.

Zainab Omar

This is why I always tell people to think twice before quitting a job, even for a "better opportunity". The system is rigged against workers, I swear.

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Connor Gallagher

Come on, you can't live your life in fear. Sometimes you gotta take risks to move forward in your career.

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Zainab Omar

I get that, but the system should be more flexible to account for these situations. It's not fair to penalize people for trying to better themselves.

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Yara Sayegh

Hey, has anyone used those unemployment lawyers? Are they worth it or just a waste of money?

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Keisha Johnson

I used one for my appeal and it was totally worth it. They know all the loopholes and how to present your case.

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Paolo Longo

Nah, don't waste your money. Just be honest and persistent. You got this!

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Sofia Morales

New York Unemployment owes me $1000 in backpay for a year. How to get it?

I've been waiting for over a year to get my full backpay from ny unemployment. They sent me $500 but still owe me $1000. I've tried calling but can't get through. Anyone know how I can actually get the rest of my money? This is getting ridiculous.

Oliver Zimmermann

Have you checked your online account? Sometimes they update it with info about outstanding payments.

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Sofia Morales

Yeah, I check it like every day. No updates, just says 'pending' for the rest of the money.

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Natasha Volkova

lmao welcome to the club. been waiting on 3k for 18 months now. NY unemployment is where hope goes to die 💀

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Brooklyn Foley

New York Unemployment: Weekly Payment Processing Delay?

Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my unemployment payment this week. The system says it's processing, but it's only showing last week's info below. I've got plenty of days and money left, and I'm only 4 weeks into my claim. Usually, it shows as processed by now after I file on Sunday. Anyone else experiencing this?

Liam Cortez

I swear, every time I think I've learned the ropes of this unemployment system, they throw a new curveball. Anyone else feel like they're constantly playing catch-up? 😅

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Savannah Vin

Tell me about it! It's like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded 🎯🙈

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Mason Stone

Quick question - does anyone know if this delay affects direct deposit too? Or is it just showing up weird on the website?

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Makayla Shoemaker

In my experience, the money usually hits my account even when the website is being funky. Check your bank!

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QuantumQuest

Missed certifying for NY unemployment last week - How to get missed payment?

Hey everyone, I messed up and forgot to certify for my benefits last week. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get that missed payment. I've been searching online and even in this group, but no luck finding a clear answer. I tried calling the unemployment number this morning, but that was a total waste of time. Anyone know what I should do to get this sorted out?

Sean Flanagan

Anybody else feel like they need a PhD in bureaucracy to navigate ny unemployment? 🎓🤔

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Zara Shah

LOL for real. I'm bout to put 'Unemployment System Expert' on my resume at this point 😂

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NebulaNomad

Hey OP, any luck getting this sorted? Keep us posted!

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QuantumQuest

Not yet, but I'm gonna try calling first thing tomorrow. If that doesn't work, I might try that Claimyr thing. I'll update when I know more!

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Jessica Nolan

Filed new claim after months of no payments - Did I mess up?

I filed for unemployment in April and got a determination letter, but I haven't received any payments since then. When I called and entered my info, it said I didn't have a claim on file. So I went ahead and filed another claim. Now I'm worried I might have messed things up. Has anyone else dealt with this? Did I do the right thing by filing again?

Libby Hassan

Have you tried reaching out on Twitter? Sometimes they respond faster there. Worth a shot!

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Jessica Nolan

I didn't even know they had a Twitter! I'll give it a try, thanks!

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Hunter Hampton

Bruh, ny unemployment is playing games with all of us. I swear they just throw our claims into a black hole and hope we forget about them 🕳️

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Drew Hathaway

First virtual meeting with NY unemployment office - need tips!

Hey guys, I've got my first virtual meeting with the unemployment office coming up on Friday. I'm kinda nervous and not sure what to expect. Anyone been through this before? What should I prepare? Any advice would be super helpful!

Liam Duke

Pro tip: keep a folder with all ur unemployment stuff. Makes it way easier to find what u need when they ask for it. Trust me, ive been in this boat for months 🚣‍♀️

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Manny Lark

Does anyone know if they're still doing that $300 extra payment? I heard it ended but my cousin swears he's still getting it 🤷‍♂️

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Rita Jacobs

Nah, that ended a while ago. Your cousin's probably confused or getting something else.

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Khalid Howes

The extra $300 is long gone, my dude. We're back to regular benefits now.

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Ava Martinez

How long for NY Unemployment to respond on Twitter?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to get in touch with NY unemployment and I sent them a message on Twitter/X. Has anyone done this before? How long did it take for them to get back to you? I'm getting anxious waiting for a response and wondering if this is even a good way to reach them. Any experiences or advice would be really helpful!

Freya Larsen

Pro tip: if you're gonna use Twitter, make your tweet public and tag them. Sometimes the public pressure helps. But don't hold your breath, their response time is slower than a sloth on valium 🦥💊

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GalacticGladiator

Lmao 'sloth on valium' 🤣 Sad but true tho

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Omar Zaki

Guys, I think we're all missing the point here. The real question is: how long does it take for NY unemployment to drive us all completely insane? I'd say about 2-3 weeks of trying to contact them ought to do it 🤪

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Chloe Taylor

You're not wrong 😅 This whole process is a test of sanity

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Diego Flores

2-3 weeks? Look at Mr. Patience over here. I lost it after 3 days!

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Javier Torres

New York Unemployment website keeps crashing during claim filing - anyone else?

I'm trying to help someone file an unemployment claim online, but the website keeps messing up. It keeps showing errors and even kicked them out mid-way through filing. Is this happening to anyone else? Any tips on how to get through the process without the site crashing?

Mateo Rodriguez

Tbh, I gave up on the website and just called. Took forever, but at least I got through eventually.

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Mateo Rodriguez

It was brutal, like 3.5 hours. But I just put it on speaker and did other stuff.

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Ethan Wilson

Y'all should try claimyr.com, it waits on hold for you. Costs $20 but saved me a whole day of waiting.

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NeonNova

Is anyone else lowkey impressed by how consistently terrible the ny unemployment system is? Like, it takes skill to be this bad for this long 👏👏👏

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Yuki Tanaka

Facts! They should get an award for Most Consistently Frustrating Government Service 🏆

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Chloe Robinson

Can't reach NY Unemployment office - high call volume message every time

Hey everyone, I'm having a major problem with the unemployment office. I've been trying to call them since Monday to deal with my waiting period, but no matter what time I try, I keep getting a message saying they're experiencing high call volume and can't take my call. I've gone through all the prompts, but it's always the same result. I can't get my benefits until I talk to someone, but it seems impossible to reach them! Anyone else dealing with this or know how to get through? It's driving me crazy!

Zoe Stavros

Anybody else think its weird that we pay taxes for these services but then cant even use them when we need to? 🤔

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Jamal Harris

Louder for the people in the back! 📢

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Mei Chen

I heard they're updating their phone systems soon. Hopefully that'll make it easier to get through. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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Aaron Lee

How long after NY Unemployment says 'payment released' until it hits my account?

Hey everyone, I just checked my ny unemployment account and it says my payment has been released. Does anyone know if this means the money will be in my account right away, or do I need to wait a few business days? I'm trying to figure out when I can actually use the funds. Thanks for any help!

Victoria Scott

am i the only 1 who refreshes their bank app like every 5 minutes when waiting for unemployment to hit? 😅

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Benjamin Johnson

Nope, you're definitely not alone! I'm guilty of this too 🙋‍♂️

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Zara Perez

Same here! It's like watching paint dry, but more stressful 😂

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Daniel Rogers

Just a heads up, if it's your first payment, it might take a little longer. The system can be slow to process new claims.

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