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The NYS Department of Labor considers several factors for good cause including: unsafe working conditions, harassment, significant reduction in hours or pay, changes to job location that create hardship, and violation of labor laws by the employer. Document everything with dates and times. Also check if your employer has violated any wage and hour laws - unpaid overtime could strengthen your case significantly.
That's really helpful - the unpaid overtime thing might be key for me. They've been making me stay late almost every day without paying the overtime rate.
Before you quit, I'd strongly recommend consulting with an employment lawyer if possible - many offer free consultations. The unpaid overtime violations you mentioned could actually strengthen your unemployment case significantly, but they might also be grounds for a wage theft claim. You could potentially recover back pay for all those unpaid overtime hours. Also, consider filing complaints with the NYS Department of Labor's Division of Labor Standards for the wage violations - having an active complaint on record when you quit could help demonstrate that you had legitimate reasons for leaving. Just make sure you understand all your options before making the leap!
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I went through this exact situation a few months ago - got laid off suddenly and panicked about not having official paperwork. Filed my claim that same day with just the basic info (employer name, address, last work date) and it went smoothly. The NYS Department of Labor system walks you through everything step by step. Your employer will get notified automatically and they'll handle the verification process. The most important thing is getting your claim date established - you can't backdate benefits, so definitely don't wait!
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Thanks everyone for the info! Sounds like I need to focus on the disability benefits route instead of unemployment. I'll check with my HR department tomorrow about what forms I need to fill out. Hopefully I can get something started soon because these bills aren't going to wait for me to heal up.
Just wanted to add that if your back injury happened at work (which it sounds like it did since you mentioned it was from your warehouse job), you should definitely look into filing a workers' compensation claim in addition to the disability benefits. Workers' comp can cover your medical expenses and provide wage replacement while you're recovering. You can file a workers' comp claim even if you're still technically employed. The process is separate from both unemployment and regular disability benefits, and since it was a work-related injury, you might be entitled to more comprehensive coverage. Your employer should have provided you with the necessary forms when you reported the injury.
This is really important advice! @Lim Wong is absolutely right - if this happened at your warehouse job, workers comp' should definitely be your first priority. Workers comp' typically pays a higher percentage of your wages than regular disability benefits and covers all your medical costs related to the injury. Plus, your employer is required by law to have workers comp' coverage, so you shouldn t'have to worry about whether they have disability insurance or not. Did you report the injury to your supervisor when it happened? You ll'need that documentation for the workers comp' claim.
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Went through this last year. You need to file both a part-year NY return and a PA resident return. NY will tax the unemployment benefits you received while you were a NY resident, but not after you established residency in PA. Your best bet is talking directly to NY unemployment - I used claimyr.com to get past the phone tree hell and got answers in 15 minutes.
I'm in a similar situation - moved from NY to FL in 2023 but kept getting NY unemployment through early 2024. From what I've researched, it seems like you'll need to file as a part-year NY resident since you lived there for part of the tax year AND received the benefits. The unemployment income should be taxable to NY for the period you received it, regardless of where you moved to. PA should give you a credit to avoid double taxation. Honestly though, with all the conflicting info in this thread, I'd recommend just biting the bullet and talking to a tax pro or getting through to NY unemployment directly to get the definitive answer for your specific dates and situation.
This is exactly the kind of thorough breakdown I was looking for! The part-year resident angle makes so much sense - I was definitely overthinking it. It sounds like getting that direct confirmation from NY unemployment is really the way to go since there's so much conflicting info online. Thanks for sharing your research, really helpful to hear from someone in basically the same boat!
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One more thing to keep in mind - the timing can be really important! Unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor usually start paying within 2-3 weeks if there are no issues with your claim, but cash assistance can take much longer to process (sometimes 30-45 days). So definitely get your unemployment application in ASAP since you just lost your job last week. The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start getting those benefits. And don't wait to apply for cash assistance either if you think you might qualify - even if the unemployment reduces what you get, having both applications in the system means you'll get help as soon as possible. Also, make sure to keep all your documentation organized because both programs might ask for additional paperwork later on.
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Malik Johnson
•This timing advice is so important! I wish I had known this when I first lost my job. I waited almost a month before applying for anything because I thought I had to choose between them. By the time I figured out they were different programs, I had already missed out on weeks of potential unemployment benefits. The retroactive payments helped some, but it would have been so much easier to have that income coming in right away. For anyone reading this - definitely don't make the same mistake I did. Apply for unemployment through NYS Department of Labor immediately, even if you're not sure about all the details. You can always ask questions later, but you can't get back those lost weeks of eligibility.
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Tami Morgan
Just wanted to emphasize something that might help with the confusion - think of unemployment benefits as insurance that you've already "paid into" through your previous jobs (your employer paid unemployment insurance taxes on your behalf), while cash assistance is more like emergency welfare for families in crisis. That's why unemployment from NYS Department of Labor focuses on your work history and wages, while cash assistance looks at your current financial situation and family size. Also, unemployment benefits are temporary (usually 26 weeks in NY) and designed to bridge you to your next job, while cash assistance can potentially last longer if you continue to meet the strict eligibility requirements. Hope this helps clarify the fundamental difference between these two safety net programs!
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