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The adjudication process for business owners is a nightmare! I've been waiting 3 weeks just to speak to someone at NYS Department of Labor about my eligibility. Every time I call the main number I get disconnected or put on hold for hours. Has anyone found a way to actually reach a real person there?
I had the same problem with getting through to NYS Department of Labor. Someone on here mentioned a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you connect directly with unemployment agents. I tried it and actually got through to someone within 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be worth checking out if you're stuck in phone hell like I was.
Thanks I'll look into that! Anything is better than sitting on hold for 3 hours just to get hung up on.
Just be honest on your application about being the business owner. NYS Department of Labor will find out anyway when they verify your employment history. The key is showing that the closure was due to economic necessity, not choice. Good luck!
@Giovanni Rossi This is great advice! I d'also suggest gathering any documentation that shows the business closure was involuntary - things like unpaid vendor bills, bank notices about insufficient funds, or correspondence with suppliers about payment issues. The more you can demonstrate it was economic necessity rather than a strategic decision, the stronger your case will be with NYS Department of Labor.
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Two weeks isn't that long for adjudication honestly. I know it feels like forever when you're waiting for money but thats pretty normal timing for NYS Department of Labor. The unemployment rate being 4.2% or whatever doesn't really matter for your specific situation.
Actually, while the overall unemployment percentage doesn't directly affect individual claim processing times, there can be some indirect effects during periods of high unemployment. When unemployment spikes significantly (like during economic downturns), NYS Department of Labor sometimes implements emergency measures or temporary programs. But at the current 4.2% rate, which is considered relatively normal, you shouldn't expect any special expedited processing. Your 8 months of retail work should definitely qualify you - just hang in there, two weeks is still within the normal timeframe even though I know it's stressful waiting for that first payment.
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same boat here, got let go last month and still trying to figure this out. the nys department of labor website makes my head spin with all the rules
I feel you on the website confusion! What helped me was breaking it down into simple steps: 1) Check if you have enough work history (sounds like you do if you worked full-time), 2) Make sure your job loss wasn't your fault (layoffs count), and 3) Just start the application online. The system will actually tell you if you qualify or not once you input your work history. Don't overthink it - if you worked and got laid off through no fault of your own, you probably qualify. The NYS Department of Labor representatives can help clarify any specific questions during the process.
@Sofia Perez I totally get the website confusion! What helped me when I went through this was focusing on just the basics first. Since you got let go not (fired for cause ,)that s'the biggest hurdle cleared right there. The wage requirements are usually pretty straightforward - if you worked full-time for several months, you likely meet them. I d'suggest just starting the online application and letting the system guide you through it step by step. It s'actually clearer once you re'in the application process than trying to decipher all the general info on their main site.
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - also got laid off from my first "real" job and had no idea what I was doing with unemployment. The good news is that based on what you've shared, you should definitely qualify! You worked full-time for 8 months and made $45k, so you'll easily meet the wage requirements. The fact that you were laid off (not fired for cause or quit) is the main thing that matters for eligibility. My advice: don't get too bogged down trying to understand every single rule on the NYS Department of Labor website before applying. Just start the online application - it walks you through everything step by step and is much clearer than their general information pages. You can always call or chat with them if you run into specific issues during the process. The hardest part is honestly just getting started!
@Daniel Washington This is exactly what I needed to hear! It s'so reassuring to know someone else went through the same thing. I ve'been putting off applying because I kept thinking I needed to understand every detail first, but you re'right - I should just start the application and figure it out as I go. Did you run into any surprises during your application process that I should be prepared for?
@Daniel Washington That s'really encouraging to hear from someone who s'been through it! I ve'been stressing myself out trying to understand all the technical details before even starting. One quick question - when you applied, did you need to have all your previous employment documentation ready right away, or could you gather some of it as you went through the process? I m'trying to figure out if I need to track down old pay stubs from my previous job before I can even begin the application.
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Same thing happened to my sister! She was so paranoid about the call but it turned out to be real. They were calling about her adjudication and needed to clarify something about her separation from work.
How did she know it was real? Did she call back to verify?
Yes she called the main number the next day and they confirmed they had tried to reach her. The issue got resolved after that call.
I work at a local community center and we've been seeing a lot of people getting these fake unemployment calls lately. The scammers are getting really sophisticated - they even spoof numbers to make it look like they're calling from official government agencies. My advice is to never give out personal info on an incoming call, even if it seems legitimate. If NYS DOL really needs to reach you, they'll leave a voicemail with a callback number you can verify, or send official mail. When in doubt, always call them back using the number from their official website.
This is really helpful advice! I've been getting similar calls and wasn't sure what to do. The spoofing thing is scary - how are people supposed to know what's real anymore? I'll definitely stick to calling back using official numbers only. Thanks for sharing what you're seeing at the community center.
Fatima Al-Mansour
just file online its pretty straightforward, took me like 15 minutes when i reapplied in november
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Keisha Williams
I went through this same process a few months ago after my benefits expired. The key thing is that you need to have earned enough wages in your new base period to qualify - they'll look at your earnings from about 15 months ago up to 3 months ago. Since you've been working part-time since September, you should have enough recent work history. Just be prepared that your weekly benefit amount might be different from your previous claim depending on how much you earned during that base period. The online application really is pretty quick once you have all your info ready.
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Amara Nnamani
•This is super helpful - I didn't realize they look at a specific base period like that. So even though I was collecting benefits until September, the wages from my part-time work since then should count toward establishing eligibility for a new claim? That makes me feel more confident about applying.
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