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Just wanted to say hang in there! Even if there are delays because of your employer's mistakes, you'll eventually get what you're owed. Keep all your documentation organized and be patient with the process.
I went through something similar when I worked at a small family restaurant that was super sketchy with payroll. The owner kept saying he'd "handle everything" but clearly wasn't paying unemployment taxes. When I filed my claim, NYS Department of Labor actually reached out to me for additional documentation and ended up doing an audit of the business. It took about 6-8 weeks longer than normal, but I eventually got approved for the full amount I was entitled to based on my reported wages. The key thing is to be completely honest about everything - the cash payments, irregular paystubs, all of it. NYS DOL has seen it all before and they're pretty good at figuring out when employers are trying to dodge their responsibilities. Don't let your employer's bad practices stop you from getting the benefits you earned!
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UGH the credit weeks thing is so confusing!! I had the same issue when I applied and NYS Department of Labor kept saying I didn't have enough but never explained exactly what I was missing. The whole system is designed to confuse people and deny claims IMO.
I feel you! The unemployment system seems intentionally complicated sometimes.
Wait are credit weeks the same thing as the job search requirement? I thought credit weeks were something you had to do while collecting benefits...
No, you're thinking of the work search requirement. Credit weeks are about your past work history to qualify for benefits in the first place. The work search requirement is what you do while collecting - logging job contacts each week.
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Been through this before. The key thing is how you describe why you were fired when you file your claim. Be factual but don't admit to anything that could be considered misconduct. If they say 'poor performance' that's usually not disqualifying. But if they claim you violated policy or were insubordinate, that's when it gets tricky.
Good point. They said I wasn't meeting sales quotas which is true, but I was trying my best. I'll stick to that when I file.
ugh the whole system is so stressful when you're already dealing with losing your job
I totally get that feeling. When I went through this last year, the uncertainty was almost worse than losing the job itself. Just remember that unemployment benefits exist for exactly this reason - you've been paying into the system through your work, so don't feel bad about using it when you need it. Focus on filing your claim as soon as possible since there can be a waiting period. You've got this!
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My neighbor went through something similar. He thought he could retire early and collect unemployment but NYS Department of Labor told him no way. He ended up having to look for part-time work instead.
I'm in a similar situation - 55 and considering early retirement but definitely need some income bridge before I can access my 401k and Social Security. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like unemployment is off the table if you voluntarily retire. Has anyone looked into other options like part-time work or consulting in your field after retirement? I'm wondering if there are other state programs that might help with the transition period.
Ethan Davis
THE UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM IS SO MESSED UP! They expect you to work but then when life happens and you literally CAN'T get to work they act like it's your fault. How are people supposed to maintain employment when one car repair can destroy everything?? This is exactly why so many people are struggling.
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Yuki Tanaka
•I feel you on this. The whole system assumes everyone has reliable transportation and emergency funds for repairs. Reality is most people are one major expense away from losing their job.
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Charlotte White
Have you considered reaching out to local community organizations or churches? Some areas have emergency transportation assistance programs or volunteer driver networks for people in situations like yours. Also, check if your county has any emergency financial assistance programs - sometimes they can help with critical car repairs that are needed to maintain employment. It's worth exhausting all these options before potentially losing your job, since as others mentioned, the unemployment qualification for transportation issues is really tough in NY.
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