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ugh this is exactly what im worried about too... my benefits end next month and i still havent found anything decent. the job market is terrible right now
I'm in a similar situation - my benefits are ending soon too. From what I've researched, New York's Extended Benefits program is tied to specific unemployment rate triggers that have to be met at the state level. The program can provide up to 13 additional weeks, but only when the state's unemployment rate is significantly higher than it was in previous years. I'd recommend calling NYS DOL directly or checking their website for current trigger status, since this changes based on monthly employment data. Even if extensions aren't available right now, they could become available if economic conditions change.
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Just as an update, my payment just hit my account about 10 minutes ago! Check yours, maybe it's coming through now.
Just checked and mine came through too! Such a relief. Thanks everyone for the help and info!
Glad to hear payments are starting to come through! I'm still waiting on mine but feeling much more optimistic now. This community is so helpful - it's reassuring to know when these delays happen that it's usually a system-wide issue and not something wrong with our individual claims. I'll definitely bookmark this thread for future reference if this happens again. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and updates!
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Just want to say be really careful about this decision. Even if you think you have good cause, NYS Department of Labor can be unpredictable about approvals. Maybe try taking FMLA leave first if your situation qualifies? That might buy you time to figure out other options.
I've been through this exact situation and want to share what I learned. NYS Department of Labor does have "good cause" exceptions, but the bar is pretty high. For hostile work environment, you need more than just feeling uncomfortable - you need documented harassment, safety violations, or significant changes to your job terms. I'd recommend keeping a detailed log with dates, times, witnesses, and any written evidence (emails, texts, policy changes). Also consider if there are any protected class issues involved (discrimination based on race, gender, etc.) as those strengthen your case. Before quitting, try to exhaust internal remedies first - file complaints with HR, document their responses (or lack thereof), and consider reaching out to relevant agencies like OSHA or EEOC. This shows you made good faith efforts to resolve the situation. The appeals process can take months, so make sure you have a financial backup plan. Good luck!
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Had a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit duration. Their phone lines are constantly busy and the online chat never works. If you need to talk to someone about your specific situation, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to a real agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Finally got my questions answered about my benefit year after weeks of trying on my own.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you a lot?
They focus on getting you connected rather than charging huge fees. Worth it when you can't get through any other way and need answers about your claim.
just make sure you dont work any part time while collecting or they'll reduce your benefits. learned that the hard way when I picked up some freelance work
You can work part-time while on unemployment but you must report ALL earnings when you file your weekly claim. NYS Department of Labor will reduce your benefits based on how much you earn, but you might still get partial benefits if your earnings are below your weekly benefit rate.
@Sofia Torres is right about reporting earnings, but there s'actually a partial benefit formula. In NY, you can earn up to $143 per week as (of 2024 without) any reduction to your benefits. Anything above that gets deducted dollar-for-dollar from your weekly benefit amount. So if you normally get $400/week and earn $200, you d'get $243 that week $400 (- $200 (- $143 =) $343... wait let me double check that math .)Point is, some part-time work won t'completely eliminate your benefits.
Oliver Weber
2019 feels like a different world now doesn't it? Back when getting unemployment was relatively rare and the biggest worry was finding the RIGHT job not just ANY job. Those were the days when the NYS Department of Labor offices weren't completely overwhelmed with claims.
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Natasha Romanova
•seriously, everything changed so fast after 2020
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Raul Neal
For anyone else looking for NYS historical unemployment data, I found that the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) website also has New York state unemployment rates going back years, including 2019. It's another good cross-reference source if you want to verify the DOL numbers. The data there shows the same 3.8% annual rate for 2019 that others mentioned. Really useful for academic research since it's easily downloadable in different formats.
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