Florida definitely participates in the Interstate Benefit Payment Plan! I went through this exact process when I moved from NY to Tampa last year. The key is calling NYS Department of Labor's interstate unit directly at (518) 457-2635 - they handle all out-of-state transfers. You'll need to file a change of address with NY and register with Florida's CONNECT system for job search compliance. Start this process at least 2-3 weeks before your move to avoid any payment delays. Your $420 weekly benefit amount should continue unchanged since NY remains your paying state.

@Ava Garcia I went through this exact situation when I moved from NY to Arizona while on unemployment! The Interstate Benefit Payment Plan is definitely the way to go. One tip that really helped me - download and fill out form IA 5.3 from the NYS DOL website before you call. Having all your info ready (new address, move date, etc.) made the phone call so much smoother. Also, once you get to Florida, register with their CareerSource system within your first week there - they're pretty strict about the job search requirements and you don't want any compliance issues that could interrupt your payments. The whole process took about 10 days for me, but I started it 3 weeks before moving which gave plenty of buffer time. Good luck with your move!

I'm dealing with a very similar situation and this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! My benefit year ends in early November and I've been absolutely terrified about what comes next. Like many of you, I worked part-time during my benefit year - about 12 weeks at a grocery store making roughly $2,600 total - and assumed that wouldn't be nearly enough to qualify for a new claim. But reading through everyone's experiences here, especially Isabella's story about qualifying when she thought she wouldn't, is giving me real hope. The fact that they might look at base periods differently than I understood, and that the calculations are more complex than just the simple 10x rule, makes me think I might actually have a chance. What really strikes me is how many people are saying the online information is basically useless and you HAVE to talk to an actual person to get real answers. I've been trying to call for weeks with no luck, but after seeing so many success stories with Claimyr, I think I'm going to bite the bullet and try it. At this point the stress of not knowing is worse than the cost of getting through to someone who can give me definitive answers. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community is providing more helpful information than months of trying to navigate the official website. I'm definitely going to file a new claim when my benefit year ends, regardless of what I think my chances are. Will update you all on how it goes!

I'm in a really similar situation and this thread is giving me both anxiety and hope at the same time! My benefit year ends in December and I've been dreading this moment for months. I worked at a hotel for about 6 weeks during the summer making around $1,900 total, which I was convinced wouldn't be enough to qualify for anything. But reading through all these experiences, especially the stories from people who qualified when they thought they wouldn't, is making me realize I might have been too pessimistic. The whole base period calculation thing is way more confusing than I thought, and it sounds like they might look at earnings from before my original claim too. What's really hitting home for me is how many people are saying you absolutely MUST talk to a real person to get accurate information. I've been trying to call for over a month with no success - just busy signals and hangups. After seeing all the success stories with Claimyr here, I think I need to seriously consider it. The stress of not knowing is honestly worse than whatever it costs. I'm definitely going to file a new claim when my benefit year ends, even though I'm scared of getting rejected. This community has shown me that you really never know until you try, and the worst they can say is no. Thanks to everyone for sharing - it's making this whole process feel way less lonely and hopeless!

The hour reduction alone might qualify you. When they cut you from full-time to part-time like that, it can be considered constructive dismissal. Make sure you have your old schedule in writing and the new one too. NYS Department of Labor takes substantial changes in working conditions seriously during their review process.

Connor, I went through something similar a few months ago. The key thing is to establish a clear timeline of events and show that you made reasonable efforts to address the issues before quitting. For the verbal abuse, try to get witness statements from coworkers if possible. For the hour reduction, that 62% cut (40 to 15 hours) is definitely substantial enough to potentially qualify as constructive dismissal. Before you quit, I'd recommend filing a complaint with HR in writing (even if it's just an email) so you have documentation that you tried to resolve things internally first. The NYS DOL adjudicator will want to see that you didn't just walk out without attempting to fix the situation. Also keep a detailed log of every hostile incident with dates, times, and any witnesses present.

Great advice from everyone here! I just wanted to add that when you file your new claim, you might also want to consider the timing strategically. Since you're doing Uber Eats part-time, try to plan your delivery schedule around your weekly certification days if possible. For example, if you certify on Sundays, you could potentially do most of your Uber work on Friday-Sunday and then focus on job searching Monday-Thursday. This way you're maximizing your unemployment benefits while still earning some income. Also, don't forget that you're still required to do job search activities even while working part-time gig work. Keep track of your applications and interviews because they may ask for that information during certification too. Good luck with your claim! The fact that you're asking these questions upfront shows you're being responsible about following the rules correctly.

Just want to echo what everyone's saying about being completely honest with your reporting! I did DoorDash while on unemployment for about 6 months last year and it worked out fine as long as I was accurate with everything. One thing I learned the hard way - when you're doing deliveries, NY considers you "self-employed" for that work, so make sure you answer the self-employment question correctly during weekly certification. They ask if you worked for yourself or did any freelance/contract work, and Uber Eats definitely counts. Also, save all your weekly earnings statements from Uber because if they ever audit your claim (which they do randomly), you'll need to provide documentation. The Uber app lets you download these pretty easily. The combination of partial unemployment + gig work really helped me stay afloat while job hunting. Just be patient with the system and keep detailed records of everything!

This is happening to way too many people! I just discovered someone filed using my info back in November when I got a 1099-G form for benefits I never received. Filed all the fraud reports but haven't heard anything back yet. It's reassuring to know they at least have a dedicated team working on it now, even if it's taking forever. Has anyone had success getting the fraudulent 1099 corrected with the IRS while the unemployment investigation is still pending? I'm worried about tax season coming up.

This is so frustrating but at least there's finally some movement! I've been dealing with the same thing since September when I got a weird letter about benefit payments I never applied for. Filed police reports, contacted the fraud hotline multiple times, and got absolutely nowhere for months. It's crazy that they're dealing with thousands of these cases but couldn't at least send out an automated email letting people know they're aware of the issue and working on it. The lack of communication has been the worst part - you start wondering if your reports even made it into their system. Thanks for sharing this update, it gives me hope that maybe my case will actually get looked at eventually!