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focus on the effective days remaining. when those run out ur done unless u get an extension. BYE date is just the calendar end of ur claim but u still need days left to get paid
I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! I have 12 effective days left and my BYE isn't until March 2022. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like I need to call ASAP before my days run out completely. Has anyone had success getting through to unemployment recently? I've been trying the main number for days with no luck. Really don't want to end up with a gap in payments while they sort this out 😰
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Ana Rusula
The whole workforce registration thing is such a pain. Like we don't have enough to worry about when we're unemployed! I spent THREE HOURS at my local office just to fill out paperwork that could have been done online. The system is broken.
I feel you on this. But honestly the job search resources they connected me with were actually pretty helpful once I got through the initial registration headache.
Ravi Sharma
@Ayla Kumar - I just went through this process last month! You can do most of it online through the NY.gov website. Search for "OSOS" (One Stop Operating System) and create an account there. You'll need to complete your profile, upload your resume, and take some basic skills assessments. The only thing I had to do in person was attend a brief orientation session, but some counties are still doing those virtually. Make sure to do this ASAP - they can put a hold on your benefits if you don't complete it within the required timeframe. The whole online portion took me about 2 hours to complete.
Ally Tailer
•Thanks for the detailed info @Ravi Sharma! This is super helpful. I've been stressing about this for days. Quick question - when you say "required timeframe" do you know exactly how long we have to complete the workforce registration? I'm at 2 weeks unemployed now and want to make sure I'm not cutting it too close.
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Hey Nathan! Sorry to hear about your situation. Since you mentioned the accident prevented you from working, you should definitely look into NY State Disability Insurance (SDI) - it's separate from unemployment and designed exactly for situations like yours. You can apply online at ny.gov or call their disability line. Make sure to have your medical records and doctor's statement ready showing you're unable to work due to the accident. The good news is you can potentially get both back pay and ongoing benefits while you recover. Don't give up!
Molly Hansen
•@Freya Collins Thanks for the info! Quick question - do I need to stop certifying for unemployment while I apply for disability, or can I do both at the same time? Don t'want to mess anything up since this is all new to me.
@Molly Hansen You can actually do both! Keep certifying for unemployment even if benefits are exhausted - it protects your claim date. Disability is completely separate so applying for SDI won t'affect your UI record. Just make sure to report any disability payments if your UI gets reactivated later. Better to keep all doors open while you figure things out!
I went through something similar last year after a workplace injury. One thing that really helped me was keeping a detailed timeline of everything - dates of the accident, when you last worked, medical appointments, etc. The disability office will ask for all of this and having it organized makes the process way smoother. Also, if you have short-term disability through a previous employer, don't forget to check on that too. Sometimes people overlook it but it can provide coverage while you're waiting for state disability to kick in. The system is definitely confusing but there are more options than it seems at first!
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I'm going through something similar right now - my daycare suddenly raised their rates by 60% and I just can't afford it on my current salary. From what I've researched, NYS Department of Labor does consider "compelling family circumstances" which can include sudden loss of childcare arrangements. The important thing is documenting that you're actively looking for solutions and that the available options are genuinely unaffordable relative to your income. I've been keeping a spreadsheet of every childcare option I've contacted with their costs and availability. Also, make sure to communicate everything in writing with your employer - emails are your friend here. Even if they terminate you, having that paper trail showing you tried to work with them could really help your case. Hang in there!
Lia Quinn
Just want to add - make sure to keep filing weekly claims on time even if there are initial delays with the claim review. Sometimes they need extra time to verify work authorization but as long as you maintain eligibility you'll get backpay for those weeks.
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Grace Durand
I went through this exact situation with my H4 EAD last year when I lost my job. The application process was straightforward - just filed online like anyone else and uploaded my EAD card as proof of work authorization. Got approved within a few weeks. One tip: if you're worried about immigration implications, unemployment benefits are considered earned benefits since your employer was paying into the system, so it shouldn't affect your status. The hardest part was actually getting through to speak with someone when I had questions, but the online system worked fine for filing.
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Luis Johnson
•This is really helpful, thank you! It's reassuring to hear from someone who actually went through the process. The immigration implications were definitely one of my biggest concerns, so knowing that UI benefits are considered earned benefits makes me feel much better about applying. Did you face any additional verification steps or delays specifically because of the H4 EAD status, or was it processed just like any other claim?
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