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direct deposit takes longer to setup than they tell u. first payment always goes to the old method no matter what 💅
facts! wish theyd make this clear upfront
Had the exact same issue last month! My payment showed "paid" with release date but took 6 business days to actually hit my account. Turns out there was some kind of processing delay on the bank's end. I'd give it until next week before panicking - the money is probably just stuck in the system somewhere. If nothing by Wednesday definitely call them!
6 days is rough but good to know it eventually came through! did you have to do anything special or just wait it out? my bank said they don't see anything pending so kinda worried it got lost somewhere 😬
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definitely not public record but honestly the whole system feels so invasive anyway with all the job search requirements and verification stuff they make you do
Just wanted to add that I work in HR and can confirm - we absolutely cannot access unemployment records during background checks or hiring processes. The only time we'd know is if an applicant voluntarily mentions it or if we're the company that laid them off originally. Your unemployment history is protected information, so don't let privacy concerns prevent you from getting benefits you're entitled to. The stigma around unemployment is outdated anyway - most employers understand that layoffs happen and it doesn't reflect poorly on you as a candidate.
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Keisha Brown
Just make sure you have all your pay stubs from the temp work when you file. NYS Department of Labor will verify your wages with the staffing agency anyway, but having documentation helps speed things up.
I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago with a temp job that lasted 4 months. Filed my claim online through the NYS DOL website and it was pretty straightforward. The key thing they ask is why your employment ended - just be honest that it was a temporary assignment that concluded due to lack of available work. Also, keep records of any communication with your staffing agency about looking for new placements since that shows you're actively seeking work. The whole process took about 3 weeks from filing to getting my first payment, but that included the mandatory waiting week. Don't let the temporary nature of the job discourage you from applying - you earned those benefits!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Three weeks seems reasonable - I was worried it might take much longer. Did you have any issues with the staffing agency providing wage verification to NYS DOL, or did that go smoothly? I want to make sure there won't be any delays on their end.
The wage verification went pretty smoothly in my case - the staffing agency was responsive when NYS DOL contacted them. Most legitimate agencies are used to this process and have their payroll systems set up to handle these requests quickly. Just make sure you keep copies of all your pay stubs and any documentation showing your assignment end date, in case there are any discrepancies. If you run into issues, you can always contact the agency's HR department directly to follow up on the verification status.
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Nia Wilson
I was in a similar situation about a year ago - toxic manager, constantly changing schedules, and feeling like I was being set up to fail. What helped me was keeping a detailed log of every incident with dates and times. I also started responding to my manager's schedule change texts with something like "Just confirming you're changing my schedule from X to Y with less than 24 hours notice" to create a paper trail. When I finally did quit and applied for UI, having that documentation made all the difference. The key is showing a pattern of unreasonable behavior from your employer that would make any reasonable person quit. Don't just quit impulsively - build your case first if you can.
Liam McGuire
This is really helpful advice from everyone. I'm dealing with something similar - my supervisor has been making the workplace unbearable with constant criticism and unrealistic expectations. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like the key is documentation and showing you tried to resolve things first. @Nia Wilson, your approach of creating a paper trail through confirming texts is brilliant. I'm going to start doing that too. Has anyone had experience with filing a complaint with HR before quitting? I'm wondering if that would help strengthen a case for "good cause" or if it might just make things worse at work.
@Liam McGuire Filing an HR complaint can definitely help your case, but you re'right to be cautious about timing. In my experience, it s'a double-edged sword - it creates official documentation that you tried to resolve the issues through proper channels which (NYS DOL loves to see ,)but it can also make your work environment even more hostile if HR doesn t'handle it well. I d'suggest documenting the current issues first, then filing the complaint, and keeping records of how your employer responds. If they retaliate or fail to address the problems, that actually strengthens your good "cause argument." Just make sure you re'prepared for things to potentially get worse before they get better, and have your exit strategy ready if needed.
Omar Zaki
wait so if it says denied with relief that means approved?? this is so backwards lol why cant they just say APPROVED instead of using lawyer words
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LunarLegend
•It's legal terminology from the appeals process. 'Relief' in legal terms means the remedy or solution granted by the court/judge. So you're getting relief from the original denial.
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Tyrone Johnson
I'm dealing with something similar right now! When I called the NYS Department of Labor help line (after waiting on hold for 2 hours), the representative explained that "denied with relief" specifically means your initial denial was overturned through the appeals process. The "relief" part is the legal term for the remedy you received - basically the judge ruled in your favor and granted you relief from the original denial decision. You should see retroactive payments within 3-5 business days. Keep filing your weekly certifications while waiting for the back pay to process. Also double-check that all your banking info is correct in your account to avoid any payment delays.
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Joshua Hellan
•Thank you so much for calling and getting that clarification! That's exactly what I needed to hear. I was getting really worried about having to pay everything back. I'll make sure to keep filing my weekly certifications and check that my direct deposit info is up to date. It's such a relief (no pun intended) to finally understand what this status means. Hopefully the back pay comes through soon so I can catch up on rent.
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