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honestly the whole system is ridiculous... you're injured, can't work, and they make it impossible to get any help figuring out what benefits you can actually get. typical government bureaucracy making things harder than they need to be
I went through something similar last year. The key thing to understand is that unemployment and short-term disability have conflicting eligibility requirements. For unemployment, you must certify weekly that you're "able, available, and actively seeking work." But if you're receiving STD benefits, you're medically certified as unable to work. NYS DOL won't approve both simultaneously in most cases. However, once your doctor clears you to return to work but your employer doesn't have a position available (or if you were terminated while on disability), then you could potentially file for unemployment. I'd suggest waiting until you're medically cleared, then file if you still don't have work to return to. Document everything with your doctor and employer in case you need to explain the timeline later.
This is really helpful, thank you Lucas! So just to make sure I understand - even though I can't file for unemployment right now while on STD, I should still be documenting everything in case my employer doesn't have my position available when I'm cleared to return? That's a good point I hadn't thought about. My HR department has been pretty vague about whether my job will still be there in 6-8 weeks.
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Don't be scared - just be honest on your application. As long as you report everything accurately and follow the job search requirements, you'll be fine. Layoffs are legitimate reasons for unemployment benefits.
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when my tech company did massive layoffs. Being laid off absolutely qualifies you for unemployment benefits in NY - it's considered an involuntary separation through no fault of your own. Don't worry about only having 8 months at your current job either. The NYS DOL looks at your entire work history over the past 18 months to determine eligibility, so if you worked elsewhere before this job, that counts too. One tip: when you file online, make sure you have your last employer's FEIN number ready if possible - it speeds up the process. Also, start looking for work right away and keep records of your job search activities since you'll need to report them during your weekly certifications. The whole process was much less scary than I thought it would be!
@Diez Ellis This is really helpful advice! I didn t'know about needing the FEIN number - that s'a great tip. Did you have any issues with the weekly job search reporting? I m'wondering how detailed those records need to be and what counts as a legitimate job search activity.
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Just keep checking your account daily. Sometimes the status changes without any notification. Also make sure you're meeting the job search requirements even before approval - you'll need to show you've been actively looking for work.
I'm going through the same thing right now - filed my claim 8 days ago and it's nerve-wracking waiting! One thing that helped me was calling the automated phone line (1-888-209-8124) which at least confirms they received your application and gives basic status info without having to get through to a human. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you have all your documents ready (pay stubs, separation notice, etc.) in case they request additional verification. The waiting is the worst part but hang in there!
Thank you for that phone number! I didn't know there was an automated line that could give status updates. That's really helpful since getting through to a person seems nearly impossible. I'll definitely call that number today to at least get some peace of mind about whether they received everything properly.
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just hang in there, once the payments start they come regularly every week as long as you keep filing your weekly claims on time
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 12 days ago after getting laid off from my retail job and still showing $0 in payment history. The waiting is really nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money for rent and groceries. I've been religiously filing my weekly claims and double-checked all my info multiple times. It's somewhat comforting to know 2-3 weeks is normal, but man does it feel like forever when you're stressed about bills. Hoping both our payments come through soon!
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Good luck with your move! Buffalo is a nice city. At least unemployment stuff is one less thing to worry about during a relocation.
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I went through something similar when I had to move from Syracuse to Long Island for family reasons while collecting unemployment. The process was actually pretty straightforward - you just need to update your address in the online system and make sure you're still actively job searching in your new area. One thing to keep in mind is that Buffalo might have different job opportunities than Rochester, so you'll want to familiarize yourself with the local job market before you move. Also, make sure all your contact information is current because sometimes they send important notices by mail. The move itself won't disrupt your benefits as long as you stay in New York and keep meeting all the requirements!
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