ugh the whole system is so confusing!! why cant they just make it simple to understand what you can and cant do when your on disability?? i hate having to navigate all this bureaucracy when your already dealing with health issues

Make sure you report any disability payments when you file your weekly claim if you do end up being eligible. NYS Department of Labor needs to know about all income sources, even if they don't affect your benefit amount. Being upfront about everything will save you headaches later if they do an audit of your claim.

also keep all your paperwork! you'll need the 1099-G and any records of what you had withheld when you file your taxes

Just wanted to add that if you're working part-time while collecting unemployment, that income will also affect your tax situation. I was working a few hours a week at a retail job while on unemployment and forgot to factor that in when estimating my taxes. The 10% withholding from NYS Department of Labor might not be enough if you have other income sources. You might want to calculate your expected total income for the year and see if you need to make additional quarterly payments or increase your withholding at your part-time job if you have one.

I think the main thing is being honest about your work capacity. If you can work part-time, you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits depending on your earnings. But definitely report everything properly to avoid overpayment issues later.

I went through this exact situation last year! You definitely need to be careful about how you present your work capacity. What worked for me was getting a detailed letter from my doctor specifically outlining what type of work I could do and for how many hours. When I filed with NYS Department of Labor, I was upfront about my limitations but emphasized that I was genuinely seeking work within those parameters. The key is consistency - make sure what you tell unemployment matches what's in your medical records. Also, keep detailed records of your job search efforts because they may ask for proof that you're actively looking for suitable work.

I've been through this exact scenario twice in my career - once in retail and once at an office job. Both times I was approved for unemployment benefits. The key thing is that you didn't voluntarily quit your job - you gave proper notice with the intention of fulfilling your obligations, but your employer made the decision to end the employment relationship early. That's considered an involuntary termination. When you file your claim, be upfront about giving notice but emphasize that you were willing and available to work through your notice period. The fact that you have another job starting soon actually works in your favor because it shows you're actively seeking employment and not trying to abuse the system. Just make sure to report your new job start date when filing so they can calculate the benefit period correctly.

I work in HR and deal with these situations regularly. You're absolutely entitled to file for unemployment benefits here. When an employer cuts short a notice period, it becomes their decision to end the employment relationship early - that's a discharge, not a voluntary quit. The NY Department of Labor recognizes this distinction. I'd recommend filing your claim as soon as possible since there can be a waiting period. Be straightforward about the sequence of events: you gave proper notice intending to work through it, but your employer chose to terminate you immediately. Having documentation like texts or emails about the notice and their response will definitely strengthen your case. Don't stress about having another job lined up - you're legitimately unemployed through no fault of your own for those gap weeks.

UGH this happened to my friend too. These companies think they can just avoid paying unemployment taxes by calling everyone contractors. At least NYS Department of Labor investigates these cases but it shouldn't be on the worker to prove they were misclassified. The whole system is backwards.

I went through something similar a few years back. The key thing to know is that NYS Department of Labor takes worker misclassification seriously and they have specific procedures for these situations. When you file your claim, make sure to select the option for "disputed wages" or "missing wage records" - this will trigger their investigation process. Document everything you can: emails about schedules, company handbook references treating you as staff, any benefits they offered, tax documents they gave you (1099 vs W2), etc. The investigation might take time but if they rule the employer misclassified you, you'll not only get your unemployment benefits but the employer will face penalties for not paying their share of unemployment taxes. Don't let them intimidate you - this is exactly what the system is designed to handle.