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Don't stress too much about the wording. The NYS Department of Labor system is pretty straightforward if you're legitimately eligible. Since you were laid off through no fault of your own, you should be fine. Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week and keep looking for work. Missing even one weekly claim can cause delays.
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I had this same exact confusion when I first started claiming! That "File A Claim" button being so prominent after you've already certified is super misleading. Like others have said, definitely don't click it - it's just part of the main menu that shows up for everyone regardless of claim status. The key thing is that message saying "You have already claimed benefits for this week" - that's your confirmation everything went through properly. I always feel paranoid about the NY system too because it's so poorly designed, but as long as you see that confirmation message, you're good to go until next week!
Exactly! That prominent "File A Claim" button after certifying is so misleading - I almost clicked it my first week too thinking I was supposed to do something else. The NY unemployment system really seems designed to stress people out unnecessarily. At least now I know that confirmation message is all we need to look for. Thanks for the reassurance!
I went through this exact same panic last month! That interface is absolutely terrible - I spent like an hour staring at those buttons wondering if I messed something up. The "File A Claim" button being right there after you certify is so confusing. But yeah, if you see "You have already claimed benefits for this week" then you're completely done until next Wednesday. I usually click "View Payment History" just to triple-check that my certification shows up in the system, then I get out of there before I accidentally click something I shouldn't. The NY DOL really needs to hire some actual web designers because this system is a nightmare to navigate!
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Been there! My redetermination took about 5 weeks but that was during a busy period. The waiting is the worst part honestly. Just try to stay patient and keep documenting everything in case they need more info later.
I'm going through something similar right now - got my redetermination notice about 2 weeks ago and it's definitely stressful not knowing when it'll be resolved. From what I've researched, the NYS DOL website mentions they aim to complete most redeterminations within 6-8 weeks, but like others have said, it really depends on your specific situation. One thing that helped ease my anxiety was setting up the online account if you haven't already - at least you can see the status updates there even if they're minimal. Hang in there, and definitely keep filing those weekly claims like Omar mentioned!
Thanks Sofia! I do have the online account set up but you're right, the status updates are pretty minimal - just shows "under review" basically. Good to know about the 6-8 week timeframe from their website though, I hadn't seen that specific info. It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this right now. How has your experience been with keeping up the weekly claims during the redetermination? Are yours showing as pending too?
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THE WORST PART IS TRYING TO GET THEM ON THE PHONE OMFG. I spent THREE WEEKS trying to reach a human being at NY unemployment to fix an issue with my claim. The phone system is a joke - either busy signals or it hangs up on you after making you go through all the prompts!!!
what's that? never heard of it.
It's a service that calls unemployment for you and stays on hold, then connects you when a real person picks up. Only way I finally got through after weeks of trying.
Hey Hunter! I'm in a similar situation - bartender at a place in Manhattan that went from packed to ghost town practically overnight. I successfully got partial unemployment and it's been a lifesaver while I figure things out. The key things that helped me: 1) When you apply online, be super clear that your hours were cut due to "lack of work" not that you're "still employed" 2) Keep detailed records of your daily earnings and days worked - you'll need this for weekly certification 3) Try to consolidate your shifts into fewer days if possible because of NY's weird day-counting system. Also heads up - the website will probably crash on you multiple times during the application process. Don't give up! Save your progress frequently. The whole system is frustrating but the benefits really help bridge the gap. Good luck and hang in there - this rough patch won't last forever! 🙏
@Dylan Mitchell This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out. I m'definitely going to apply tonight and I ll'make sure to emphasize the lack "of work angle." The tip about consolidating shifts is huge - I had no idea about NY s'day-counting system until reading this thread. It s'insane that working 1 hour counts the same as working 8 hours for a day. Quick question - how long did it take for your benefits to start coming in after you applied? I m'really stressed about making rent and need to know if I should be looking for emergency assistance too.
@Dylan Mitchell This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I m'the original poster and I m'going to apply tonight using your advice. Quick question about the weekly certification - do you report tips separately from wages or all together as total earnings? Also, did you run into any issues with them questioning whether your hour reduction was voluntary "vs" involuntary? I m'worried they might think I chose to work less when really management just cut everyone s'shifts due to slow business.
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I went through this exact situation last year! You definitely qualify since your position was eliminated - that's involuntary job loss, not quitting. Here's what worked for me: I filed immediately and was honest about my availability date (I said I could start work in 6-8 weeks). NYS Department of Labor approved my claim and I was able to collect benefits during that time. For the job search requirement, I did mostly online applications during nap times and counted networking calls with former coworkers. The key is being upfront about when you can realistically start work. Don't wait to file - you can always adjust your availability date later if needed. Good luck and congrats on your daughter!
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Mei Chen
•This is super helpful! Thank you for sharing your experience. It's reassuring to know that being honest about your availability timeline actually worked in your favor. I was worried they'd deny my claim if I couldn't start immediately, but it sounds like NYS Department of Labor is more reasonable than I expected. Did you have to provide any documentation about your maternity leave or job elimination when you filed?
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Chris King
I'm in a similar boat - just had my baby 3 months ago and was let go during maternity leave. I did file for unemployment and it was approved! The NYS Department of Labor was actually pretty understanding about the childcare situation. When I filed, I was honest that I needed 4-6 weeks to arrange childcare before I could start a new job, and they still approved my claim. For the job search requirements, I mostly did online applications during baby's naps and reached out to my professional network via LinkedIn messages. It's definitely doable - you just have to be strategic about when and how you do your job search activities. My advice is to file sooner rather than later because there can be delays in processing, especially if they need additional documentation about your job loss.
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