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Hey, not sure if this helps, but I heard there's a new program for people in certain industries who've exhausted their regular benefits. Might be worth looking into if you worked in hospitality, travel, or entertainment before losing your job.
Oh, that's interesting! I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for the tip!
I just went through this exact situation a couple months ago! After my 26 weeks ran out, I was panicking too. Here's what I learned: there's no automatic extension right now, but definitely contact your local career center - they sometimes have emergency assistance programs or can connect you with temporary work opportunities. Also, if you haven't already, apply for SNAP benefits and see if you qualify for any utility assistance programs in your area. It's not unemployment, but it can help stretch whatever savings you have while you keep job hunting. The waiting is the worst part, but don't give up! 🙏
This is such great advice! I'm in a similar situation and didn't even think about SNAP benefits or utility assistance. It's so overwhelming when you're facing the end of benefits, but hearing from people who've been through it and made it out the other side really helps. Thanks for sharing your experience and giving some practical next steps! 🙏
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Check your mailing address on file too - sometimes if your address changed during the year they might have mailed it to an old address. You can update your info through the my.ny.gov portal and request a duplicate copy.
I had the same issue last month! If the Tax Documents section is empty, try clearing your browser cache and logging out/back in. Sometimes the portal has display issues. Also make sure you're looking under the right tax year - they separate them by year. If it's still not showing up after a few days, you can also call the automated line at 1-888-209-8124 and request they mail you a copy, which usually arrives within 10 business days.
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Make sure you file your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending. That's something they don't tell you but you can lose weeks if you don't keep certifying.
Just wanted to add that you should also check if you qualify for any extended benefits or special programs. When I filed last year after being laid off from manufacturing, I found out about some additional training programs through NYS Department of Labor that can extend your benefits while you're learning new skills. Also, make sure you have all your employment history ready - they'll want dates, employer info, and reason for separation for each job in the past 18 months. The online application can time out if you don't have everything prepared beforehand.
That's really helpful advice about having all the employment info ready! I didn't realize they'd ask about the last 18 months of work history. I've had a couple different jobs since 2019 so I better dig up those old pay stubs and dates. Do you know if they need exact start/end dates or just month and year? Also curious about those training programs - what kind of skills training do they offer?
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wait is nullification different from disqualification?? I thought those were the same thing
No, they're different. Disqualification means you're temporarily ineligible due to something like job separation issues. Nullification means they're voiding the entire claim as if it never existed, usually due to eligibility or wage record problems.
I went through something similar last month and it was terrifying at first. The key thing is don't panic - nullification notices often get reversed once you provide the right documentation. In my case, they had my employer's federal ID number wrong in their system, which made it look like I had no wage history. I gathered all my pay stubs, W-2s, and even asked my HR department for a letter confirming my employment dates and wages. Filed the appeal online and included everything as PDFs. It took about 3 weeks but they reinstated my claim with full back pay. The most important thing is to act quickly - that appeal deadline is firm. Also keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending, as others have mentioned.
Freya Christensen
been there! took me 6 weeks to get my claim fixed because of some stupid paperwork issue. just keep calling and eventually youll get thru
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I went through something similar a few months ago and it was incredibly frustrating. One thing that helped me was contacting my local state assembly member's office - they have caseworkers who can sometimes expedite issues with state agencies like the Department of Labor. Also, if you haven't already, try logging into your account from a different browser or clearing your cache, sometimes technical glitches prevent you from seeing important messages or documents they've requested. Don't give up on the phone calls either - I know it's exhausting but persistence really does pay off with these situations.
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