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The whole system is so confusing!! I went through something similar and it took me weeks to figure out which office to call. Workers comp ended up taking care of everything though once I got the ball rolling. Don't let your employer stall you - you have rights and they know it.
Ethan Clark
@Javier Cruz - I went through a similar work injury situation a few years ago. Don't let your employer drag their feet on this! You have 30 days from the date of injury to file a workers comp claim, but the sooner the better. If your supervisor isn't being helpful, go directly to HR or whoever handles workers comp at your company. You can also call the Workers' Compensation Board directly at 1-877-632-4996 - they'll walk you through the process and make sure you get the forms you need. The weekly benefits usually cover about 2/3 of your wages while you're recovering, which is way better than what unemployment would give you. Hang in there!
@Ethan Clark Thanks for sharing that phone number! I m'definitely going to call the Workers Compensation' Board directly since my supervisor hasn t'been much help. It s'good to know the 30-day deadline - I m'at about 6 weeks now so I m'cutting it close but hopefully still within the window. The 2/3 wage replacement sounds much better than what I was expecting. Really appreciate everyone s'advice here, you ve'all been way more helpful than my employer!
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Amina Diallo
I'm so sorry you're going through this tough situation. While childcare issues typically don't qualify as "good cause" for unemployment in NY, I'd still encourage you to apply and be completely honest about your circumstances. Make sure to include that daycare closure letter and explain that you actively tried to find alternative childcare but couldn't. Sometimes adjudicators will consider unique situations. In the meantime, also check if you qualify for emergency assistance programs through your county's social services department - they sometimes have emergency childcare funding or other support for parents in crisis situations like yours.
This is really helpful advice, thank you! I didn't know about county social services having emergency childcare funding - I'll definitely look into that. It's good to know that even though the circumstances might not typically qualify, it's still worth being thorough with the application and documentation.
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I just went through this process a few months ago and wanted to add that you should also check your mail regularly - NYS Department of Labor sends important documents by regular mail even though you filed online. I almost missed my monetary determination letter because it got mixed in with other mail. Also, if you have direct deposit set up it can take an extra few days for the first payment to hit your account even after you start getting approved weekly claims. The whole timeline from filing to first payment was about 3 weeks for me, but that weekly certification step is absolutely crucial - don't skip any weeks!
That's really helpful about checking the mail - I wouldn't have thought they'd still send physical letters when everything else is online! Good point about direct deposit too. Did you have any issues with the job search requirements during those first few weeks while waiting for approval?
Ava Harris
One thing I wish someone had told me when I first filed - keep detailed records of everything! Save screenshots of your weekly certifications, write down confirmation numbers, and keep copies of any correspondence from NYS Department of Labor. I learned this the hard way when there was a discrepancy with one of my weekly claims and I had to prove I had submitted it correctly. Also, if you're using their mobile app, it can be glitchy sometimes, so I'd recommend filing your weekly claims on a computer when possible. The desktop version of the website seems more reliable in my experience.
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omg this is exactly what happened to my sister except she didnt report it at first because she thought it was just a one time thing and then they found out somehow and she had to pay back like $1200 ðŸ˜
I'm dealing with something similar right now! Been on unemployment for about 3 months and just started getting some freelance web development gigs. What I learned is that you need to report the income in the week you actually receive the payment, not when you do the work. So if you complete that $800 project over 2 weeks but get paid all at once in week 3, you report the full $800 in week 3. Also keep detailed records of everything - dates, amounts, what the work was for. The NYS system will calculate your benefit reduction automatically once you enter the earnings. And don't worry about the 1099 aspect affecting your claim status - lots of people do contract work while collecting. Just be honest and report everything!
Aisha Khan
•This is super helpful, thanks! So just to make sure I understand - if I do the work over 2 weeks but get one lump payment of $800 in week 3, I only report it in week 3? And during weeks 1 and 2 when I'm actually doing the work, I don't report anything? That seems counterintuitive but I want to make sure I do this right.
Liam O'Donnell
Thanks everyone for the info! Sounds like I need to focus on the disability benefits route instead of unemployment. I'll check with my HR department tomorrow about what forms I need to fill out. Hopefully I can get something started soon because these bills aren't going to wait for me to heal up.
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Lim Wong
Just wanted to add that if your back injury happened at work (which it sounds like it did since you mentioned it was from your warehouse job), you should definitely look into filing a workers' compensation claim in addition to the disability benefits. Workers' comp can cover your medical expenses and provide wage replacement while you're recovering. You can file a workers' comp claim even if you're still technically employed. The process is separate from both unemployment and regular disability benefits, and since it was a work-related injury, you might be entitled to more comprehensive coverage. Your employer should have provided you with the necessary forms when you reported the injury.
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Ava Garcia
•This is really important advice! @Lim Wong is absolutely right - if this happened at your warehouse job, workers comp' should definitely be your first priority. Workers comp' typically pays a higher percentage of your wages than regular disability benefits and covers all your medical costs related to the injury. Plus, your employer is required by law to have workers comp' coverage, so you shouldn t'have to worry about whether they have disability insurance or not. Did you report the injury to your supervisor when it happened? You ll'need that documentation for the workers comp' claim.
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