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Been there myself with a knee injury while unemployed. Key things: 1) Report the disability income on your weekly claims, 2) Make sure your job search focuses on positions you can actually do with your restrictions, 3) Keep all medical documentation, 4) Be honest when certifying for benefits. NYS Department of Labor processed mine without issues because I was upfront about everything from the start.
This is a great question and you're smart to ask before potentially creating issues. I work in HR and deal with these situations regularly. The key distinction is between being "totally disabled" versus having work restrictions. Since you can perform desk work and light duty, you're not totally disabled from all work. You absolutely must report your disability payments when filing weekly claims - NYS Department of Labor will likely reduce your unemployment benefits by the amount of disability income you receive. Keep detailed records of your job search efforts focusing specifically on positions that accommodate your restrictions (administrative, customer service, data entry, etc.). Your doctor's note about light duty work will be important documentation. Many people successfully navigate this situation, but transparency with NYSDOL from the start is crucial to avoid overpayment issues down the road.
Ava Kim
•This is really helpful advice, thank you! I've been worried about making a mistake that could cost me my benefits. Quick question - when you say NYS Department of Labor will "likely reduce" unemployment benefits by the disability amount, does that mean it's dollar-for-dollar? Like if I get $300/week in disability and $400/week in unemployment, would I only get $100 from unemployment? I want to make sure I understand how this works before I report everything.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status, I had luck using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get connected to an actual agent without sitting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration when my claim was stuck in processing.
Amara Okafor
•Interesting, I've never heard of that. Is it legit? I'm desperate enough to try anything if it means I can actually talk to someone.
Yeah it's legitimate. I was skeptical too but it actually worked. They basically handle the calling and waiting for you, then connect you when an agent picks up.
Just went through this myself last month. No waiting week but took exactly 18 days from filing to first payment hitting my account. Make sure you have direct deposit set up or it takes even longer with the debit card they mail out.
Amara Okafor
•Good tip about direct deposit! I'll double check that's set up correctly in my account.
Steven Adams
•18 days seems pretty typical from what I've seen. @ac0944eb9a44 since you're stressed about rent timing, you might want to contact your landlord now to give them a heads up about the delay. Most are understanding about unemployment situations if you communicate early.
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Grace Durand
I went through this exact situation with my H4 EAD last year when I lost my job. The application process was straightforward - just filed online like anyone else and uploaded my EAD card as proof of work authorization. Got approved within a few weeks. One tip: if you're worried about immigration implications, unemployment benefits are considered earned benefits since your employer was paying into the system, so it shouldn't affect your status. The hardest part was actually getting through to speak with someone when I had questions, but the online system worked fine for filing.
Luis Johnson
•This is really helpful, thank you! It's reassuring to hear from someone who actually went through the process. The immigration implications were definitely one of my biggest concerns, so knowing that UI benefits are considered earned benefits makes me feel much better about applying. Did you face any additional verification steps or delays specifically because of the H4 EAD status, or was it processed just like any other claim?
Just wanted to share my experience as someone who helped my sister navigate this process recently. She's on H4 EAD and successfully got unemployment benefits after her layoff in March. The key things that helped were: 1) Having all documents ready (EAD card, previous pay stubs, employer info), 2) Filing the claim as soon as possible after job loss, and 3) being persistent with the weekly certifications even when the system seemed slow. The NYS DOL website has improved lately - there's actually a specific section under work authorization types that includes H4 EAD holders. Don't let the stress overwhelm you - you've earned these benefits through the taxes paid into the system!
This is incredibly helpful - thank you for sharing your sister's experience! I'm especially glad to hear that the NYS DOL website has improved and now has a specific section for H4 EAD holders. That should make the process much clearer for people in similar situations. The point about being persistent with weekly certifications is really important too. It's so reassuring to hear these success stories, especially when you're dealing with the stress of job loss AND worrying about immigration status at the same time.
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I went through this exact nightmare last year! Here's what finally worked for me: I found my old signup email by searching ALL my email accounts (including ones I barely use) for "NY.gov" and "unemployment" - turns out I had used an old email address I forgot about. The confirmation email had my username! If you still can't find it, try calling the NY.gov ID technical support line (different from regular unemployment) - they can help recover both username AND password. Also check your browser's saved passwords if you ever logged in on your computer. Don't give up, I know how stressful this is when you need that money!
This is really helpful! I didn't even think to check my old email accounts. I probably used a different one when I first signed up. Going to search through all of them now. Did you have any luck with the NY.gov ID technical support line? I've been calling the regular unemployment number but maybe that's why I'm not getting through.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now! One thing that helped me was checking my phone's autofill suggestions - when I went to the login page and tapped on the username field, my phone suggested a username I had completely forgotten about. Also, if you have an iPhone, check Settings > Passwords & Accounts > Website & App Passwords - sometimes it saves login info even when you don't remember saving it. Worth a shot before going through the hassle of calling! Hope you get it sorted out soon, the rent stress is real 😰
Yuki Tanaka
•Oh wow, the iPhone password suggestion thing is genius! I never thought to check that. I'm going to try that right now - hopefully my phone saved something I forgot about. The autofill feature has saved me before with other accounts. Thanks for the tip! And yes, the rent stress is killing me, I'm literally losing sleep over this 😅
CosmicCruiser
Update: I was able to get my 2019 denial letter! For anyone who might need this in the future, I ended up using Claimyr to get through to an agent (took about 15 mins instead of hours of waiting). The agent was able to see my 2019 claim in their system and emailed me the determination letter within a few hours. My mortgage broker accepted it and we're moving forward. Thanks everyone for your help!
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StarStrider
•That's awesome! Congrats on getting it sorted out and moving forward with your mortgage. Good to know Claimyr actually worked - I might keep that in mind if I ever need to deal with NY unemployment again. Thanks for updating us with what worked!
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QuantumQuasar
Great to see this got resolved! For future reference for anyone else in a similar situation, it's also worth noting that some mortgage lenders will accept alternative documentation if you explain the situation. I had a client who couldn't get their old unemployment records in time, so we provided a signed affidavit explaining the denial along with bank statements from that period showing no unemployment deposits. The underwriter accepted it after some back and forth. Obviously getting the official letter is always best, but don't panic if you hit roadblocks - there might be other options your loan officer can explore.
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