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omg the system is so confusing!! why cant they just let you get both if you need the money?? dealing with all this paperwork while trying to take care of family is stressful enough
I understand the frustration, but the programs serve different purposes. The important thing is getting the support you need for your situation, even if it's from just one program.
Aisha Khan
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's stroke, Amina. This is such a difficult situation to navigate. From what others have shared, you're right that you can't collect both simultaneously, but I wanted to add that you should also check if you're eligible for FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) through your employer. While FMLA is unpaid leave, it provides job protection for up to 12 weeks if your employer has 50+ employees and you meet the other requirements. This could give you some security about getting your job back after caring for your mother. You might be able to use PFL for the income replacement while FMLA protects your position. Definitely worth asking HR about this option alongside the PFL application.
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when I ran into this last year it was because the system thought I quit the job entirely and then started a new job with the same employer 🤦‍♀️ absolutely ridiculous. Just call them and have them fix it on their end - trying to navigate their broken certification system will just lead to more problems
Aisha Khan
This exact thing happened to me about 6 months ago! The NY system gets super confused when your hours fluctuate even slightly. What worked for me was selecting "still employed with reduced hours" when it asks why you're not working, and just re-entering all the same employer info exactly as before. Don't panic - it's just the system being glitchy, not an actual problem with your claim. Your payment might be delayed by a day or two while it processes, but it should go through normally. Keep screenshots of everything just in case you need proof later!
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing when you're filling it out the first time. I made mistakes too but they were able to correct mine during the adjudication process. Just be honest about what needs to be fixed when you talk to them. They deal with this stuff all the time and know people make errors.
Yuki Tanaka
I went through something similar about 6 months ago. Made errors on my work history dates and was panicking thinking I'd get denied. The key is to NOT file a new claim - that will just create more problems. Instead, when you get your first eligibility interview (which you probably will since your claim is pending), that's when you can explain the mistakes and they'll update your information right then. The caseworker told me they expect people to make errors on their first application and they have procedures to fix them. Just have your correct employment dates and documentation ready when they call you.
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Axel Bourke
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! I've been waiting 2 months for my adjudication to clear and they keep saying someone will call me back. Meanwhile I can't pay my rent because my claim is stuck in limbo. They need to hire more people instead of making us wait forever.
Aidan Percy
•I feel you, the wait times are ridiculous right now
Yara Nassar
I'm in a similar situation - been waiting 10 days for my callback. From what I've experienced, they also sometimes call from numbers that show up as "Unknown" or "Private Number" so I've been answering those too just in case. You can also try calling their main line at 888-209-8124 early in the morning (like right at 8am when they open) to see if you can get through to someone directly instead of waiting for the callback.
Fidel Carson
just wanted to say good luck with your claim! nonprofit work is really important and its good that you can get benefits while you look for something new
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Jibriel Kohn
I went through this same situation last year when I got laid off from a nonprofit arts organization in Brooklyn. The uncertainty was really stressful! But like others have said, most nonprofits in NY do pay into the unemployment system. I was able to file my claim online and got approved pretty quickly. One tip - when you file, make sure to list your job title exactly as it appeared on your pay stubs. The NYS Department of Labor system can be picky about matching employment records. Also keep copies of everything you submit because sometimes they'll ask for documentation later during the review process. Hope this helps and hang in there!
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