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Don't stress too much about waiting - you're not the first person to be in this situation! The key thing is to file NOW before you lose any more potential benefit weeks. When I filed my claim (similar situation, waited about 5 months), the online application was actually pretty straightforward. Just be honest about your employment dates and separation reasons. For the gig work question - yes, report everything including DoorDash and odd jobs if you made any money from them, even if they were cash payments. NYS wants a complete picture of your work history. The system is designed to help people who genuinely need it, so don't overthink it. Get your Social Security card, ID, and employment records together and start the application this weekend. You've got this!
@Nia Wilson This is really encouraging, thank you! I ve'been so anxious about this whole process but everyone s'advice is making me feel more confident about filing. Quick question - when you mention getting employment records together, do I need actual paystubs or W-2s, or will just having the employer names and dates be enough for the initial application? I m'worried some of my records might be hard to track down since it s'been 6 months.
@Nia Wilson For the initial application, you usually just need the basic info like employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and your Social Security number. They don t'typically require you to upload paystubs or W-2s during the application process itself - that stuff might come later if they need to verify your earnings. The most important thing is to be as accurate as possible with the dates and employer information. If you can t'remember exact start/end dates, your best estimate is fine, but try to be close. You can always call them later to clarify details if needed. The main thing is just getting that application submitted!
I was in almost the exact same boat as you! Laid off from a retail job last summer and waited about 5 months to file because I kept thinking something would come up. The application process itself was easier than I expected - took maybe 30-45 minutes online. The hardest part was just gathering all the employment info, but even then I didn't need physical documents for the initial filing. One thing I wish someone had told me - make sure you're mentally prepared for the waiting period after you file. It took about 3-4 weeks before I got my first payment because they had to verify everything. But once it started, the weekly certifications were pretty simple. My advice: file this week, don't wait another day. Even if your benefit amount isn't as high as it could have been, you'll at least have something coming in while you continue your job search. And start keeping that job search log right away - I got randomly selected for a work search review and was so glad I had been documenting everything. You've got this!
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I'm really glad to see so many people sharing helpful experiences here! As someone who works in HR, I wanted to add that your situation sounds like a textbook case for "constructive dismissal" - where working conditions become so unreasonable that resignation becomes the only viable option. The fact that you documented your concerns with management throughout the year and they failed to address a clearly unsustainable workload will be very important for your case. When you get your doctor's letter, also ask if they can reference the concept of "work-related stress injury" - this is recognized terminology that unemployment reviewers are familiar with. One practical tip: when you file your claim, take screenshots of every page of your application before submitting. If there are any technical issues or if you need to reference what you submitted later, having those screenshots can be incredibly helpful. Also, start keeping a detailed log of your job search activities immediately - date, company, position, how you applied. Even if your claim takes weeks to process, having comprehensive job search documentation from day one shows you're taking the work search requirement seriously. Your health comes first, and after 15 years of loyalty, you deserve support during this recovery period. Don't let anyone make you feel guilty for prioritizing your wellbeing!
This HR perspective is incredibly valuable - thank you for mentioning "constructive dismissal" and "work-related stress injury"! I'm definitely going to use that terminology when I talk to my doctor tomorrow. The screenshot tip is brilliant too - I've had issues with online government forms glitching before, so having proof of what I submitted could save me a lot of headaches later. I'm already starting my job search documentation today, focusing on positions that explicitly mention supportive work environments and reasonable workloads. It's reassuring to hear from someone in HR that my situation fits recognized patterns - after being made to feel like I was "letting the team down" for so long, it's validating to know that what I experienced was genuinely unreasonable and not just me being unable to handle the job. Thank you for the encouragement about prioritizing my health!
I'm so sorry you're going through this - what you've described sounds absolutely horrible and no one should have to endure that kind of treatment, especially after 15 years of dedication. From everything I've read here, it really sounds like you have a strong case for unemployment benefits. The fact that your doctor directly linked your migraines to work stress is huge, and your long tenure shows this wasn't a rash decision. New York does recognize "good cause" resignations for health reasons, so don't let anyone tell you that quitting automatically disqualifies you. A few things that might help based on what others have shared: - Get that formal letter from your doctor using specific language about the work environment being "detrimental to your health" - Gather all those emails where you raised concerns about the workload - they show you tried to fix things before leaving - When you apply, make sure to select "quit with good cause" not just "quit" - Document everything chronologically to show the clear progression from increased workload to health problems Even if you get an initial denial (which unfortunately happens a lot with resignation cases), don't give up! The appeals process seems to work much better when you have proper medical documentation. You did the right thing by prioritizing your health. Wishing you all the best with your claim!
Thank you so much for this compassionate and comprehensive response! After reading through everyone's experiences and advice here, I'm feeling much more hopeful about my situation. It's been really validating to hear from so many people who understand that leaving wasn't a choice I made lightly - after 15 years, it took everything in me to finally prioritize my health over loyalty to a company that was destroying me. I have my doctor's appointment first thing tomorrow morning and I've written down all the key phrases people mentioned like "detrimental to your health" and "work-related stress injury" to make sure we cover everything. I've also spent today organizing all my emails with management chronologically - it's actually pretty shocking to see the pattern laid out like that. I'm going to take everyone's advice about being prepared for a potential initial denial and not getting discouraged. This community has been incredibly supportive and I can't thank you all enough for sharing your knowledge and experiences. I'll definitely update once I hear back about my claim!
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The whole partial unemployment thing is such a nightmare with NYS Department of Labor. I've been dealing with this for months and they keep changing how much they deduct from my benefits. Sometimes I think they just make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from filing claims.
I feel you on this. The system is definitely not user-friendly and the rules seem to change constantly.
I went through something similar last year with NYS Department of Labor. The key thing to remember is that you need to report your reduced hours as "part-time work" on your weekly claim, not as residual pay. Residual pay is specifically for things like final vacation payouts or severance after you've completely separated from employment. Since you're still getting some hours (even if it's just 4 per week), you're considered partially unemployed. Make sure to report those earnings exactly - don't round up or down. The system will automatically calculate your partial benefit amount. Also keep all your pay stubs as documentation in case they audit your claim later.
This is really helpful, thank you! I've been so worried about messing up my claim. Just to confirm - when I report my 4 hours of work, should I put the gross amount I earned or after taxes? And do you know if there's a minimum number of hours I need to work before it affects my benefits at all?
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Wait I thought there was some rule about not being able to file again within a certain time period? Or am I thinking of something else??
You might be thinking of the waiting period between benefit years, but that's not a restriction on filing - it's just about when you can establish a new monetary determination based on more recent work history.
I've been in a similar situation and can confirm there's no lifetime limit. I've filed unemployment claims about 5 times over the past decade due to company restructuring and contract work ending. Each time, as long as I had enough qualifying wages in my base period (usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before filing), my claim was approved. The NYS DOL really just cares that you meet the current eligibility requirements - sufficient work history, unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work. Don't stress about your previous claims affecting future eligibility!
This is really helpful to hear from someone with direct experience! I'm in a similar boat with contract work that might not get renewed. Quick question - when you mention the "first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters," does that mean they look at your wages from about a year ago rather than your most recent work? I want to make sure I understand how the base period calculation works before I potentially need to file.
Yes, exactly! The base period typically uses wages from about a year ago, not your most recent work. So if you file in December 2024, they'd look at wages from July 2023 through June 2024. There's also an alternate base period option if you don't qualify under the standard one, which uses more recent quarters. I learned this the hard way on my first claim when I thought my most recent contract work would count, but it was too recent to be in the base period calculation.
Keisha Taylor
I checked my account and found my banking info was still there but it wasn't activated for my new claim! Thank you all so much - especially to the person who gave the detailed steps. I had to click "confirm" like someone mentioned, even though all my information was already in the system. Really appreciate everyone's help!
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Oliver Becker
•Glad you got it sorted out! That confirmation step trips up a lot of people. Make sure you complete your weekly certifications on time too!
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Khalid Howes
Great to hear you got it working! That "confirm" step is so easy to miss - I almost made the same mistake when I filed my claim last fall. The system definitely needs better user interface design to make it clearer when you need to reactivate existing payment info for a new claim. Hope your payments come through smoothly from here on out!
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Ian Armstrong
•Totally agree about the UI being confusing! I'm new to this whole unemployment process and honestly would have been completely lost without this thread. It's crazy that something as important as payment setup isn't more straightforward. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps newcomers like me understand what to expect!
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