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same here never heard of it officially but my cousin said something about it when i was complaining about the crappy jobs available right now
I'm new to the unemployment system and this thread is so helpful! I was also confused by terms I kept seeing online that didn't match what NYS Department of Labor actually uses in their official materials. It sounds like the key is to focus on their actual requirements - doing the weekly certifications, maintaining your job search log, and being able to document that you're actively looking for suitable work. Has anyone had experience with what happens if you do need to turn down a job offer? I want to make sure I understand what constitutes "good cause" for refusing work.
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I had this exact problem last month and couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor no matter how many times I called. Found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually gets you connected to real agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Used it to check on my claim status and found out there was actually an issue with my employer verification that wasn't showing up online.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Was it expensive? Getting through to NYS Department of Labor directly seems impossible.
Wait so there can be issues that don't show up on the website? That's terrifying. How are we supposed to know if something's wrong then?
IN PROGRESS IS JUST CODE FOR 'WE'LL GET TO IT WHEN WE FEEL LIKE IT' - been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for years and they never give you real timelines. Could be 2 weeks could be 2 months depending on their mood.
ugh this is so stressful, bills don't wait for NYS Department of Labor to figure things out
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I went through something similar when I was getting unemployment after my restaurant closed down, then I broke my wrist in a car accident. Had to choose between the two and went with disability since the doctor said I'd be out for at least 3 months. You definitely can't double dip though.
How did you handle the transition? Did you have to pay anything back to NYS Department of Labor?
No, I didn't have to pay anything back as long as I reported the disability right away and stopped filing weekly claims. The key is being honest about it - if you try to hide the disability and keep collecting unemployment, that's when you get into trouble with overpayments and penalties. I called them the day I got the doctor's note saying I couldn't work and they put a note on my account. When I was cleared to return to work 4 months later, I was able to reopen my unemployment claim for the remaining weeks I had left.
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now. My understanding is that you need to report any changes in your ability to work immediately to avoid overpayments. The NYS Department of Labor website has a section about reporting changes to your claim - they're pretty strict about the "able and available" requirement. If your wife's doctor says she needs surgery and can't work, she should probably contact them ASAP to discuss suspending her unemployment claim while she applies for disability. It's better to be upfront about it than risk having to pay back benefits later.
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I went through this exact same situation last year. The waiting period is frustrating but it's standard - you won't get paid for your first week of unemployment, and then it takes about 2-3 business days after your second weekly claim is processed. So you're looking at roughly 2.5-3 weeks from when you first filed. I know it's stressful with rent coming up, but hang in there. Once the payments start, they're usually pretty reliable as long as you keep filing every Sunday. Also, when you do get your first payment, it should include the back pay for the eligible weeks, so it'll be a bit larger than your regular weekly amount.
Thanks Adrian, that's really helpful to know about the back pay being included in the first payment! I was wondering about that. So even though there's a waiting period, I'll still get paid for those weeks once everything processes? That definitely makes me feel better about the timing. I'll make sure to keep filing every Sunday like everyone's saying.
Hey QuantumQuasar, I totally understand the stress about rent! I went through the same thing when I first filed. One thing that helped me was calling my landlord early to explain the situation - many are understanding about unemployment delays, especially if you have a good rental history. You might be able to work out a short extension or payment plan. Also, don't forget to check if you qualify for any emergency rental assistance programs in your area while waiting for your unemployment to kick in. The waiting period really is the worst part, but once it starts flowing, you'll be okay. Hang in there!
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I had such a hard time reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my eligibility. Kept getting disconnected or put on hold forever. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo showing how it works - https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your specific situation.
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Dmitry Smirnov
•Did that actually work? I've been trying to call for weeks about my claim
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Sofia Perez
•Yeah it worked for me. Got connected within like 20 minutes instead of calling all day and getting nowhere.
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ElectricDreamer
Just make sure you file your claim as soon as possible after losing your job! There's no waiting period in New York but you can't get benefits for any week before you actually file your initial claim. And you have to file weekly claims to continue getting payments even after you're approved.
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