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Ugh the whole system is rigged in favor of employers. They can basically say whatever they want and NYS Department of Labor believes them first. I had to appeal my denial and it took THREE MONTHS to get my benefits. Meanwhile I'm supposed to just what, not pay rent?? The adjudication process is a joke.
Grace Lee
•I feel you on this. The stress of waiting for a decision while bills pile up is horrible.
I went through something similar last year. In NY, employers can contest for misconduct, but they need to prove it was willful and work-related. A single verbal warning from months ago probably isn't enough to establish a pattern of misconduct, especially if there's no documentation. Keep records of everything - your layoff notice, any emails mentioning budget cuts, etc. During the fact-finding interview, be honest and stick to the facts. If they really did lay you off due to budget issues, that should come out in the investigation. Don't panic yet - many employer contests fail when they can't provide proper documentation.
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Nalani Liu
Congratulations on your wedding! 🎉 I went through something similar when I had surgery last year.
Just wanted to add my experience - I did exactly this when I went on vacation for a week. Filed my weekly claim but answered "no" to being available for work, got $0 for that week, and then everything went back to normal the following week when I was available again. NYS Department of Labor's system handled it smoothly and I didn't have any issues with my subsequent claims. The key is definitely being honest about your availability rather than trying to skip filing altogether. Have an amazing wedding and honeymoon! 💒
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Nathan Dell
I'm in a similar situation - been collecting for about 16 weeks now and getting anxious about the time limit. What I found helpful was logging into my NY.gov account and looking at the "Payment History" section. It actually shows you how many weeks you've claimed so far, which helps you do the math on how many you have left. Also, I started keeping a spreadsheet tracking my weekly claims just so I have a clear picture of where I stand. The job market is definitely tough right now, but at least knowing exactly where you are in the 26-week timeline helps with planning. Has anyone had luck with temp agencies or contract work to bridge the gap while still looking for permanent positions?
Yes, you can work part-time or do temp work while collecting unemployment in NY and still receive partial benefits! The key is reporting all your earnings when you file your weekly claim. NYS uses a formula where they subtract a portion of your earnings from your weekly benefit amount. As long as you earn less than your weekly benefit rate plus $50, you'll still get some unemployment benefits. Just make sure to report every penny you earn - even one day of temp work - or you could face penalties. I did some freelance work during my claim period and it actually helped stretch my benefits longer since I was getting partial payments instead of using up full weeks. The important thing is to keep looking for permanent full-time work and document those job search activities too.
Myles Regis
•Great questions! The partial benefits info is on the NY.gov site but it's buried pretty deep in the handbook section. Basically if you earn less than your weekly benefit amount plus $50, you get a reduced payment. For job search requirements, temp work doesn't count toward your 3 weekly job contacts - you still need to apply to permanent positions and log those separately. The temp work just gets reported as earnings when you file your weekly claim. I learned this the hard way when I thought temp gigs would reduce my search requirements and almost got in trouble during a phone interview with DOL. Keep doing both - the temp income helps financially while you're still actively searching for permanent work!
PaulineW
•You still need to meet the regular job search requirements even if you're doing temp work. The temp work doesn't count as one of your required job contacts - you still need to apply to 3 jobs per week and document those activities. The partial benefits formula is explained on the NY.gov website, but it's buried in the handbook section. Basically, they take your gross earnings for the week, subtract $50, then subtract 25% of what's left from your weekly benefit amount. So if your weekly benefit is $400 and you earn $200 that week, you'd get: $400 - (($200-$50) × 0.25) = $362.50. It's definitely worth doing some part-time work if you can find it - helps financially and shows you're actively working toward employment.
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Ravi Kapoor
wait so collecting social security doesn't disqualify you? i thought if you were retired you couldn't get unemployment that doesn't make sense
Nope, common misconception! Retirement status and ability to work are two different things in the eyes of NYS Department of Labor. Plenty of people collect social security and still work or want to work.
This is actually a really common situation! Your dad should definitely apply for unemployment benefits. Age and social security don't disqualify him as long as he's able and available to work, which sounds like he is. I'd recommend he file his claim online at labor.ny.gov as soon as possible since there's usually a one-week waiting period before benefits start. When he does his weekly certifications, he'll need to report his social security income, but NYS DOL will calculate any reductions automatically. The main thing is being honest about his work search efforts and availability. Given that he was actively working part-time until recently, he should have no problem demonstrating he's ready and willing to work again.
Ravi Choudhury
Make sure you're keeping track of everything properly too. I use a simple log with the date, company name, position, and how I applied (online, in person, etc.). The NYS Department of Labor website has a template you can download if you need help organizing your work search documentation.
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Lilah Brooks
From what I understand, it's 3 work search activities per week in NY. But here's what I learned the hard way - make sure you understand what actually counts! Things like just browsing job sites don't qualify, but actually submitting applications, attending virtual job fairs, or doing informational interviews do. I keep a detailed log with dates, company names, contact info, and exactly what I did. Also recommend checking the NYS DOL website regularly because they sometimes update the requirements or clarify what activities are acceptable.
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