I went through something similar last year when I was let go from my customer service job. The most important thing is to file your claim right away - don't wait! You can do it online at my.ny.gov/services/unemployment-insurance. When you file, just be honest about what your employer told you was the reason for termination. Being late a couple times usually won't disqualify you from benefits unless there was a clear pattern of willful misconduct. Keep any documentation you have (employee handbook, write-ups, etc.) in case you need it for the review process. The waiting period can be stressful but try to stay positive - most people who are terminated for minor issues like occasional tardiness do get approved for unemployment benefits in NY.

I'm sorry to hear about your situation - being terminated unexpectedly is really stressful! The good news is that you should definitely be eligible for unemployment benefits in New York. Being 10 minutes late twice in a month is not considered "misconduct" under NYS Department of Labor standards, especially after 3 years of employment. Misconduct has to be willful and substantial - like theft, violence, or repeatedly violating clear workplace policies after warnings. File your claim immediately at my.ny.gov - you can apply online 24/7. Don't delay because there's a waiting period and benefits are calculated from when you file, not when you were terminated. During the application, just state the reason your employer gave you (attendance issues). If they try to fight your claim, NYS DOL will investigate and you'll likely win since occasional tardiness rarely qualifies as disqualifying misconduct. Also keep in mind that even if your claim gets initially denied, you have the right to appeal and present your case. Many people win on appeal even when initially denied. Stay strong and don't let this setback discourage you - you've got rights as a worker in New York!

Dont stress too much! Your new job is what matters here. The old job is just being petty tbh

Been through something similar - you should be good as long as you worked enough at the new job to qualify. The most recent separation (your layoff) is what matters for eligibility, not the previous quit. When filling out those forms, be clear about the timeline: quit old job in January for better opportunity, worked new job until laid off in March. Keep it simple and factual. The old employer is probably just trying to avoid their UI tax going up but it shouldn't affect your claim since your qualifying wages came from the new job.

If ur not certifying for a full week that could be why. Like if your benefit week starts on a Monday and you certified from Wednesday-Sunday you'd only get partial payment. Just a thought.

This exact thing happened to me two months ago! Got $180 instead of my usual $360 with zero explanation. Turns out they had flagged my claim for "review" because I had briefly worked a temp job 4 months earlier that somehow triggered their system. The kicker? They never sent any notification about the review or the payment reduction. I only found out when I finally got through to someone after calling for literally 3 weeks straight. The agent said it's becoming super common lately - their system is automatically flagging claims for various reasons and reducing payments without proper notice. Keep trying to get through because mine got resolved once I spoke to an actual person, but it took about a week after that call for payments to return to normal.

i'm new to all this unemployment stuff, but i learned you can go to an america works center in person and sometimes they can help u fix issues faster than waiting on the phone. might be worth a try if ur really desperate

I went through this exact same situation last month when I switched from Bank of America to TD Bank. The returned payment showed up on a Wednesday and I got the redeposit the following Tuesday - so about 6 business days total. What really helped was checking my payment status obsessively on the DOL website because like someone else mentioned, they don't always send email notifications when they reprocess. Also make sure you screenshot everything showing the "returned" status and your correct new bank info just in case you need to prove to an agent later that everything is set up right on your end. The waiting is brutal when rent is due but hang in there - it will eventually go through.

I went through this same situation about 3 years ago when I was 62 and got laid off from the hospital where I worked. You definitely can collect both, but like others mentioned, they will reduce your unemployment by the employer contribution portion of your pension. In my case, my pension was about $220/week and my unemployment would have been $350/week, so I ended up getting around $130/week from unemployment. It's not ideal, but every little bit helps when you're job hunting. The key thing is to have all your pension documentation ready when you file - they'll want to know the exact breakdown of employer vs employee contributions. Also, don't let the reduced amount discourage you from filing - you're still entitled to those benefits and you never know how long your job search might take.

I'm 59 and unfortunately anticipating a potential layoff situation myself in the coming months due to company downsizing. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I've learned more practical information here than from hours of trying to navigate the NYS Department of Labor website! Reading everyone's real-world experiences has given me so much confidence about how to approach this if it happens. A few quick questions for those who've been through it: Did any of you explore temporary or contract work while collecting the reduced benefits, and how does that affect your weekly claims? Also, for those who mentioned using services like Claimyr to get through to NYS Department of Labor - was it worth the cost given how difficult it is to reach them by phone? I'm trying to prepare for every scenario since I know how backed up their system can get. Thank you all for being so generous with sharing your experiences and advice - it's making a potentially scary situation feel much more manageable knowing there are people who've successfully navigated this process!