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I just filed my first unemployment claim yesterday and this whole thread has been a massive relief! I was literally terrified about filing from anywhere other than my home desk, even worried about whether using different browsers might somehow matter. Reading everyone's real experiences and the technical explanation about IP tracking being basic fraud prevention rather than GPS surveillance has completely changed my understanding. What really resonated with me is how many people emphasized focusing on **genuine work availability** rather than getting caught up in technical filing details. I have a job fair coming up next month in a neighboring city and was actually considering not going because I was so anxious about filing my weekly claim from there - now I realize that's completely backwards thinking since attending job fairs is exactly what I should be doing! It's amazing how this community helps newcomers like me separate real requirements from imaginary fears. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - I feel so much more confident about maintaining a normal job search while collecting benefits.
Welcome to the unemployment process! I just started filing about two weeks ago and went through the exact same fears you're describing. I was even worried about whether filing from my phone versus my computer would somehow create inconsistencies in my account! This thread has been such an eye-opener for me too. The point you made about considering skipping a job fair because of filing location anxiety really shows how we newcomers can get our priorities completely backwards - we're so focused on imaginary technical restrictions that we almost avoid the exact activities we should be doing (like job searching and networking). Reading all these experiences from people who regularly travel while filing has taught me that the system is much more practical and reasonable than I initially thought. As long as we can truthfully say we're available for work in our area, the rest is just logistics. Good luck with that job fair - sounds like you'll be able to file confidently from wherever you are now!
I just filed my first unemployment claim three days ago and this discussion has been absolutely invaluable! I was so anxious about location tracking that I was planning to decline a wedding invitation in another state because I was terrified about filing from there. Reading through everyone's experiences - especially the IT explanation about basic IP logging versus actual surveillance and the clear distinction between temporary travel and permanent relocation - has completely eliminated my fears. What really struck me is how many experienced filers emphasized that the DOL cares about **work availability**, not **filing coordinates**. I was getting so caught up in imaginary technical restrictions that I was almost going to miss important life events! The consensus here is so clear: as long as you can honestly say you're able and available for work in your designated area, occasional travel while filing is completely normal. Thank you to this amazing community for helping newcomers like me understand that we can maintain normal lives while collecting benefits. I feel so much more confident now about the whole process!
I'm so glad you found this thread helpful! I just started my unemployment journey this week and was having the exact same panic about location restrictions. Your point about almost declining a wedding invitation really resonates with me - I was literally considering canceling plans to visit my elderly grandmother because I was so worried about filing from her house! This whole discussion has been like a reality check for all us newcomers who were imagining some kind of Big Brother surveillance system. The way everyone keeps emphasizing "work availability" versus "filing coordinates" has really simplified things for me. It's wild how we can get so anxious about the technical stuff that we almost isolate ourselves from normal life and important events. Reading about people who regularly travel for work, family visits, and even job interviews while successfully maintaining their benefits has shown me the system is much more reasonable than I feared. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's so reassuring to connect with other brand new filers who are learning that we don't have to become hermits just because we're collecting unemployment!
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I'm completely new to this community but unfortunately dealing with this exact situation right now! I gave my two weeks notice at my call center job on Wednesday and they just informed me this afternoon that they're "releasing me from my notice period effective immediately" because they don't want departing employees handling customer data. I was honestly panicking thinking I'd screwed myself out of unemployment by resigning first, but reading through all these experiences has been incredibly reassuring! It's amazing how widespread this practice seems to be - you try to be professional and give proper notice, but then employers essentially penalize you for it. I'm definitely going to file with NYS Department of Labor first thing Monday morning and make sure to be very specific that I gave my resignation with the intention to work my full two weeks, but they made the choice to terminate me early. It's such a relief to know this qualifies as involuntary separation since I was willing to work but they decided otherwise. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories - this community has been so helpful for understanding that we're protected when employers pull these moves, even when it initially feels like we might have messed up by quitting first!
I'm brand new to this community but unfortunately in almost the exact same situation! I gave my two weeks notice at my food service job yesterday and I'm already worried they might do what seems to happen so often based on all these stories - just tell me not to bother coming in for my remaining shifts. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both educational and really comforting. I had no idea this was such a common practice across so many different types of jobs! It's really frustrating to learn that trying to be professional and give proper notice can actually work against you financially, but it's incredibly reassuring to know that NYS Department of Labor recognizes these situations as involuntary termination when you're willing to work but the employer chooses to cut it short. If this does happen to me, I'll definitely file my claim right away and make sure to emphasize that I submitted my resignation with the intention to work through my full notice period but they made the decision to terminate me early. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and advice - finding this community has taken such a weight off my shoulders knowing that we're actually protected in these situations even when employers pull these moves on us!
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Just be really careful about this. I know someone who got in trouble for not reporting DoorDash earnings properly and had to pay back benefits plus penalties. The NYS Department of Labor has access to a lot of income data and they WILL find out if you don't report gig work. Better to be overly cautious than deal with an overpayment investigation later.
That's exactly what I'm worried about! Do they automatically see DoorDash income or only if they audit you?
The NYS Department of Labor has access to various income databases and can cross-reference 1099 income during routine claim reviews. It's not worth the risk - always report all gig work earnings honestly and completely.
I've been doing DoorDash while on unemployment in NY for about 3 months now. One thing I learned the hard way is to keep really detailed records of when you work vs when you get paid. DoorDash sometimes has payment delays or splits earnings across multiple deposits, but you always report based on the week you actually did the deliveries. I use a simple spreadsheet to track my daily earnings and hours worked so I can accurately fill out my weekly certifications. Also heads up - during busy weeks I sometimes hit the point where my DoorDash earnings reduce my unemployment check significantly, but it's still worth it overall for the extra income. Just make sure you're still meeting your job search requirements since that's still the main condition for collecting benefits.
This is really helpful advice about keeping detailed records! I'm just starting to think about doing DoorDash and hadn't considered the timing issue between when you work vs when you get paid. Do you use any specific app or just a basic spreadsheet to track your deliveries? Also wondering - when you say you sometimes hit the point where earnings reduce your unemployment check significantly, is there a threshold where it's not worth doing the gig work anymore that week?
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This thread is gold! I'm in the exact same boat - just got my claim approved after 4 months of denial and I'm owed about 16 weeks of backdated benefits. That 518-457-9000 backdating line is news to me and sounds like exactly what I need! Reading through everyone's experiences has been so much more helpful than anything on the official NY DOL site. @StarSailor thank you for sharing that separate backdating number - you're a lifesaver! @QuantumQuasar your step-by-step breakdown is perfect, and @Dmitry Volkov the organization tips are spot on. I've been taking screenshots of my weekly certs this whole time but they're scattered everywhere. Definitely going to organize everything into a folder tonight and call at exactly 8 AM tomorrow. The fact that so many people have successfully gotten their backdated benefits through this process gives me real hope. One quick question - did anyone have issues with backdating if they had moved during the denial period? I changed addresses about 2 months ago and updated it in the system, but wondering if that creates any complications for the backdated weeks from my old address. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! Finally feeling like there's a light at the end of this unemployment tunnel 🙌
Hey @AaliyahAli! I don't think the address change should be a problem at all for your backdating request. I actually moved twice during my unemployment saga and it didn't complicate anything - they just care about your SSN and claim number to track everything. When you call that 518 number tomorrow, they'll pull up your file based on your claim info, not your address history. Just make sure your current address is updated in the system (which sounds like you already did) and you should be good to go! The fact that you've been consistently certifying for 16 weeks even during the denial shows you were following proper procedures, which is exactly what they want to see. Good luck with your call tomorrow morning - hopefully you'll have a success story to add to this thread soon! This community has been such a game changer for navigating this whole mess 🙏
This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm in a very similar situation - my claim was denied for months while I kept doing my weekly certifications, just got approved last week, and now I'm trying to figure out how to get about 10 weeks of backdated benefits. That 518-457-9000 backdating line that @StarSailor shared is amazing info - I had no idea there was a separate number specifically for this! Definitely going to call at 8 AM sharp tomorrow morning. @QuantumQuasar your detailed breakdown should be saved somewhere permanently, and @Dmitry Volkov the advice about organizing all documentation beforehand is so smart. I've been screenshotting my weekly certifications but they're all over the place right now. Going to spend tonight getting everything organized into one folder with all my dates and confirmation emails ready. It's incredible how much more useful this community discussion has been compared to the official NY DOL resources. For anyone else going through this nightmare - don't give up! Reading through all these success stories gives me real hope that we can get through this broken system and get the benefits we're entitled to. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and creating such a supportive community around this frustrating process! 🙏
Yara Sayegh
omg same thing happened to me last month!! i was so worried they would cut off my benefits but everything was fine. just keep filing your weekly claims like normal
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Giovanni Martello
Just wanted to add that if you're selected for a longer trial (like 2+ weeks), you might want to proactively reach out to NYS DOL to document the situation. While jury duty won't disqualify you from benefits, having a paper trail can be helpful if any questions come up later. Also, remember that you'll still need to be actively searching for work on days you're not in court, so keep track of your job search activities for your weekly certification.
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Amina Diallo
•That's really good advice about keeping a paper trail for longer trials. I'm hoping mine won't go that long but it's smart to be prepared. One question though - if I'm in court all day, how am I supposed to do job search activities? Are there any exceptions for the work search requirement during jury duty, or do I need to squeeze in applications before/after court hours?
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