I went through this same situation last month when my company had layoffs. The most important thing to know is that NYS doesn't have a specific deadline like "you must file within X days," but your benefit week starts from the date you actually file your claim, not from when you became unemployed. So if you file today, your benefits would be calculated starting today, not from yesterday when you were laid off. I learned this the hard way when I waited almost a week thinking I needed to "get my paperwork together first" - ended up losing out on about $300 in benefits. My advice is to file online at ny.gov today even if you don't have every single document ready. You can always provide additional information later if needed.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when I got laid off from my warehouse job. The biggest thing I wish someone had told me is that there's actually a one-week waiting period before you can start receiving benefits, so filing immediately is crucial. Even though there's no hard deadline to file, every day you delay pushes back when you'll actually start receiving payments. I filed on a Tuesday and had to wait until the following Tuesday to even be eligible for my first week of benefits. Also, make sure you keep track of all your job search activities from day one because you'll need to report them when you certify for benefits each week. The online system at ny.gov is pretty straightforward once you get started - don't let the intimidation factor stop you from filing today.

You definitely need to request all the documentation related to your overpayment determination. Ask for copies of your weekly claim history, any employer responses to benefit charges, and the specific eligibility issue they're citing. Don't just accept the overpayment without understanding exactly what happened. Many times these can be successfully appealed if you have the right documentation.

I went through something similar last year and it turned out to be a clerical error on their end. The key thing is to NOT panic and definitely don't ignore the notice. Here's what I learned: 1) You have appeal rights - use them! 2) Request a waiver if you qualify (sometimes they'll waive collection if it wasn't your fault and repayment would cause hardship) 3) If you do owe money, they usually offer payment plans. The worst thing you can do is ignore it because then they can garnish wages or tax refunds. Document everything and keep copies of all correspondence. Good luck!

Let me save u some time - YES register with the career center ASAP, then continue working with your job coach. The career center registration is just a checkbox their system needs. Your existing job coach activities still count towards your work search requirements. Don't overthink it - just register online today and your benefits should resume soon.

Just went through this exact same thing last month! Had to register with the Career Center even though I was already working with a job coach through my union's retraining program. It's definitely redundant but they won't budge on this requirement. The good news is registration only took about 20 minutes online and I could immediately see my benefits were processed again within 2 days. Your library job coach program absolutely counts toward your weekly work search activities - just make sure to document those meetings! Don't let this drag on any longer, the sooner you register the sooner your payments will resume.

UGH the whole NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing about timing! They should just let you file 24/7 like every other government system. Why make it complicated with specific hours?? And don't even get me started on how the website crashes every time there's high volume.

I've been filing my weekly claims every Sunday at 6 AM sharp for the past 6 months and it's become part of my routine. Pro tip: have your login info ready and maybe prepare your answers to the weekly questions the night before so you can get through it quickly. The system is definitely most reliable early in the morning - I've noticed it gets slower and sometimes glitchy later in the day when more people are using it.

ugh this happened to my sister too, she was DISCHARGED after like 8 weeks of getting benefits and it turned out her job search log wasn't detailed enough for them. Had to appeal and resubmit everything

I went through something similar a few months ago when my claim got discharged. The key thing is to immediately check your online account for any determination letters or notices - they usually explain exactly why the discharge happened. In my case, it was because my former employer reported that I had refused offered work (which wasn't true). I had to gather documentation proving I never received any job offers and file an appeal. The whole process took about 6 weeks but I did get my benefits reinstated retroactively. Don't panic, but definitely act quickly on any appeal deadlines. Also try calling early in the morning around 8 AM - that's when I had the best luck getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor.