just stop filing ur weekly claims and apply for disability thats what i did no problems

I work for a disability advocacy organization and see cases like this frequently. Since your injury is work-related, you should definitely pursue Workers' Compensation benefits through the NYS Workers' Compensation Board, not regular state disability. The key steps are: 1) Contact NYS Department of Labor immediately to report that you can no longer work and request your UI claim be suspended/closed, 2) File a Workers' Comp claim with your employer and the Board as soon as possible, and 3) Get all medical documentation from your doctor supporting that you cannot work. Don't delay on any of these steps - Workers' Comp has strict reporting deadlines and continuing to collect UI while unable to work can create serious overpayment issues. The Workers' Comp Board website has all the forms you need to get started.

I was in a similar situation about a year ago and learned this the hard way. You absolutely cannot collect both - I actually got a letter from NYS Department of Labor when they found out I had applied for disability, and they made it very clear that I needed to choose one or the other immediately. What saved me from potential fraud charges was that I called them right away to explain the situation and stopped certifying for unemployment that same week. The process was stressful because there's definitely an income gap - my disability took about 8 weeks to get approved, so I had two months with no income at all. If you're considering this switch, I'd suggest: 1) Talk to a disability lawyer first (most offer free consultations), 2) Calculate whether disability would actually pay more than your remaining unemployment weeks, 3) Make sure you have enough savings to cover the gap period, and 4) Be completely upfront with NYS Department of Labor about your intentions. Don't try to fly under the radar - they do cross-reference these systems and it's not worth the fraud risk.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Based on what everyone is saying, it sounds like the consensus is clear - you can't collect both unemployment and disability simultaneously in New York because of the conflicting "able and available for work" requirement. What I'm taking away from all these experiences is: 1) Be completely transparent with NYS Department of Labor from the start to avoid fraud issues, 2) Calculate which benefit would be better financially and for how long, 3) Prepare for an income gap during the transition, and 4) Consider consulting with a disability lawyer for a free consultation before making the switch. The stories about people actually getting letters from NYS Department of Labor when they tried to do both are pretty eye-opening - definitely not worth the risk. Has anyone here had experience with how NYS Department of Labor handles it if you need to go back to unemployment after a disability claim gets denied? I'm wondering if that creates additional complications or if they're understanding about genuine medical situations that don't end up qualifying for disability.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - my hours at a clothing store just got reduced from 32 to 12 hours per week, and I was also told by management that part-time workers "don't really qualify" for unemployment. Reading all these responses has been such a relief! It's clear that's completely wrong information. I've been putting off applying because I believed what my manager said, but now I understand it's really about meeting the wage requirements during the base period, not about full-time vs part-time status. Planning to file my claim on my.ny.gov this weekend. Thank you to everyone who shared their actual experiences - it's so much more helpful than trying to figure this out from the confusing government websites alone!

I'm really glad I found this thread! I'm currently going through the exact same situation - working part-time at a local pharmacy (about 22 hours/week) and just got notice that my hours are being cut to 6 hours/week due to reduced customer traffic. My supervisor also mentioned that part-time workers "might not be eligible" for unemployment, which had me really worried. But after reading everyone's experiences here, it's clear that's just not accurate information! It sounds like the NYS Department of Labor really does focus on your total wage earnings during the base period rather than whether you were classified as full-time or part-time. I've been working there for about 10 months, so I'm hoping that's enough history to meet the requirements. Planning to apply on my.ny.gov this week and report my reduced hours honestly on the weekly claims. Thanks to everyone who shared their real-world experiences - it's incredibly reassuring to know that so many part-time workers have successfully received benefits through this process!

I'm in almost the exact same situation - my benefits are scheduled to end in 2 weeks and I've been losing sleep over it! This thread has been a complete lifesaver. I had no idea about the 599 Training Program or that you should continue certifying after benefits expire. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service to get through to an agent ASAP. The fact that so many people here have had success with it gives me confidence it's worth the cost. I've been calling the regular line for days with no luck. One question for those who've gone through the 599 Training Program - how flexible are the training schedules? I'm still actively job hunting and interviewing, so I need something that won't conflict with potential job opportunities. Also, are there any programs that can be completed entirely online? Thanks to everyone for sharing such detailed experiences. This community has provided more useful information than weeks of trying to navigate the NYSDOL website on my own!

I just went through this same panic about 6 weeks ago when my benefits were about to expire! After reading through this thread, I see a lot of great advice that matches what I learned through my own experience. A few additional tips that helped me: When you do get through to an agent (whether through Claimyr or calling at 8am), ask them to email you a summary of everything you discussed. I did this and it was super helpful to have everything in writing for reference later. Also, if you're considering the 599 Training Program, start looking at the approved provider list NOW - some of the most popular programs have waiting lists. One thing I didn't see mentioned is that if you have any unused vacation pay or severance that you haven't reported yet, make sure to discuss the timing with the agent. Sometimes there are ways to structure when you report that income to maximize your benefit period. The training programs are generally very flexible - most of the online certifications let you work at your own pace, so you can definitely continue job hunting while enrolled. I'm doing a cybersecurity certificate through CompTIA and it's been perfect for balancing with interviews. Hang in there - the system is confusing but there really are options available if you know how to ask for them!

This thread has been such a goldmine of information! I'm currently dealing with a similar delay - my waiting week processed about a week ago and I'm already getting nervous about the lack of payments. Reading through everyone's experiences really shows how systematic these communication failures are at NYSDOL. What's most helpful is seeing the clear pattern: waiting week processes fine, then mysterious backend holds happen without any notification. Christian's resolution through Claimyr is really encouraging, especially that it only took minutes once an agent actually looked at the issue. I'm going to be proactive and start with the 8am calling strategy tomorrow since multiple people have confirmed that timing works best. If that doesn't pan out after a few attempts, I'll definitely look into Claimyr or reach out to my assembly member. The key takeaway about continuing weekly certification is crucial - knowing I'll get all the backpay once this gets sorted out makes the whole situation much less stressful. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community and sharing real solutions that actually work. This is already more helpful than anything I've found through official NYSDOL channels!

I'm new to this community but this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in a very similar situation - my waiting week processed about 10 days ago but I haven't received any payments since. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both reassuring and frustrating at the same time. What really strikes me is how consistent this pattern is across so many different people's cases: waiting week processes fine, then complete radio silence while some mysterious backend issue creates a hold that we're never notified about. It's honestly shocking that a state agency in 2025 doesn't have basic automated notifications for claim holds. Christian's successful resolution through Claimyr gives me a lot of hope, especially knowing he got all his backpay once the issue was identified. The fact that it only took minutes to resolve once an agent actually looked at it really shows these aren't complex problems - just communication failures that need human intervention. I'm planning to start with the 8am calling strategy tomorrow since multiple people have confirmed that timing works best. If that doesn't work after a few attempts, I'll definitely try Claimyr or contact my assembly member. The most important takeaway for me is continuing to certify weekly while working through this - knowing I'll eventually get backpay once whatever hold gets cleared makes the waiting much more bearable. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences and solutions. This community is already proving way more valuable than any official NYSDOL resource I've found!