Whatever you do, don't just walk out without notice. That could hurt your case. Give proper notice if possible and document your reasons in writing when you submit it. Also make sure you apply for benefits immediately after your last day - there's no waiting period requirement but the sooner you file the better.

I went through this exact situation last year and was able to get unemployment after quitting due to a hostile work environment. The key things that helped my case were: 1) I documented every incident with dates and details in a journal, 2) I reported the issues to HR in writing and kept copies of their responses (or lack thereof), 3) I had a coworker willing to be a witness, and 4) I saw my doctor about stress-related symptoms and got that documented. NYS Department of Labor initially denied my claim but I appealed and won after presenting all this evidence. The whole process took about 6 weeks from filing to getting my first payment. Start documenting everything NOW if you haven't already - even if you decide not to quit, having that paper trail could be important later.

Update: My back payments just hit my account this morning! Took exactly 4 business days after the Level 3 specialist fixed my claim. Such a relief!

This is such valuable information! I'm currently dealing with a similar situation - got denied last week for "insufficient earnings" even though I've been working full-time for the past two years. The denial letter made no sense at all. Reading through all these comments, it sounds like there's a pattern with the system errors. I'm definitely going to try calling and specifically asking for a Level 3 specialist instead of going through the appeal process. Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on getting it resolved! Stories like this give me hope that I can get this sorted out too.

I had success filing my self-employment claim but only after I got help reaching a NYS Department of Labor agent by phone. The online system kept rejecting my application and I couldn't figure out why. Turns out I was categorizing my income type wrong. If you're having trouble getting through to someone, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that explains how it works. Saved me weeks of calling and getting hung up on.

Just make sure you have your Social Security earnings record too. Sometimes there's a mismatch between what you reported and what's in their system, especially if you had some W-2 work mixed with self-employment.

I've been through this several times over the past year. "Scheduled for processing" almost always means they're doing a manual review of something in your claim. Since you mentioned reporting part-time earnings, that's definitely the trigger - the system has to verify your work hours and calculate your partial benefits. In my experience, it usually takes 2-4 business days to clear. Don't worry, as long as you were honest about your earnings and availability, your payment will come through. Just keep an eye on your correspondence inbox in case they need any additional documentation from you.

I went through this exact same situation a few months ago when I started doing some freelance work while on unemployment. The "scheduled for processing" status appeared right after I reported my first week of earnings, and I was terrified I had messed something up. It took about 3 business days to process, but once it did, everything went smoothly. The key thing I learned is to be really precise when reporting your gross earnings and hours worked - even small discrepancies can cause delays. Also, make sure you're reporting earnings for the week you actually worked, not when you got paid. Once the system learns your pattern of part-time work, future certifications usually process faster. Hang in there!

Bottom line: you CAN technically collect both, but it's risky. The unemployment claim could trigger a disability review. If you do decide to file, make sure you're completely honest about your limitations on both your unemployment application and in any communications with Social Security. Document everything and consider getting legal advice first.

I went through this exact situation two years ago and learned the hard way that timing matters a lot. If you're still within your trial work period (first 9 months of work attempts while on SSDI), Social Security is generally more lenient about work activities. But once you're past that, filing for unemployment gets much trickier. I'd suggest calling Social Security directly first to discuss your specific situation before doing anything with NYS DOL. They have a work incentives hotline (1-866-968-7842) where you can ask hypothetical questions without triggering a formal review. Also keep detailed records of your doctor's recommendations about part-time work capacity - this documentation could be crucial if SSA does question your disability status later.