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been there, got fired from my warehouse job for missing too many days when my car broke down. stressed about it for nothing - NYS Department of Labor approved my benefits after about a month of back and forth
I went through something similar when I got fired for performance issues at my old job. The NYS Department of Labor website has a good FAQ section that explains the difference between misconduct and performance termination. From what you described - no formal write-ups and just verbal warnings about tardiness - that sounds more like performance issues than misconduct. File your claim ASAP because there's a waiting period anyway, and you can always appeal if they initially deny it. Don't let fear of denial keep you from applying when you might actually be eligible!
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just keep filing your weekly claims until they tell you to stop! sometimes the system glitches and you might get a few extra weeks lol
That's not good advice - if you file for benefits you're not entitled to, you could end up with an overpayment that you'd have to pay back with penalties.
I went through this exact situation last year. After my 26 weeks ran out, I looked into every option available. There are a few things to consider: 1) Check if you qualify for any state-funded training programs through the One-Stop Career Centers - some offer income support during training. 2) Look into SNAP benefits if you haven't already - they can help with food costs while you continue job searching. 3) Contact local workforce development agencies - they sometimes have emergency assistance programs. 4) Don't forget about utility assistance programs and other safety nets. Start applying for these things now while you still have a few weeks left, as some have waiting periods. The transition is definitely stressful but there are resources out there to help bridge the gap.
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Wait I'm confused... if you file a new claim does that automatically end your old one?? I thought they were separate things? I'm about to file a new claim too but I don't want to mess anything up
Yes, filing a new claim will effectively close your previous claim in the system, preventing you from certifying for any remaining weeks online. Always make sure to certify for all eligible weeks under your current claim before filing a new one. If your benefit year is ending and you need to file a new claim, wait until after you've certified for your final week of the current benefit year.
UPDATE: I finally got through! Called at 8am exactly like suggested and waited about 45 minutes. The rep was actually really nice and said this happens all the time. She manually processed my certification for the last week and said I should see the payment in 3-5 business days. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help!
Great to hear! For anyone else reading this thread with a similar issue: always make sure to certify for all eligible weeks of your current claim before filing a new one. If your benefit year is ending, certify for that final week first, then file your new claim.
@Natasha Ivanova I used the main number 888-209-8124 that someone mentioned earlier in the thread. The key is calling right at 8am and being ready to wait. Press 1, then 1, then 1 again when it asks. Hope this helps with your issue!
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this happened to me!!! they ended up putting my account under review and i didn't get paid for 5 weeks 😱 it was a NIGHTMARE. eventually i got all the back pay but i nearly got evicted waiting. you need to call them ASAP and explain the situation before it gets worse
yes 100% - once i finally got someone on the phone they fixed it that day. the problem is GETTING someone on the phone 🤬
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Hey Nina! I'm also a hairstylist dealing with the same mixed income situation (salon job + private clients). That question you got is definitely new - I haven't seen it in my certifications yet but now I'm worried it's coming for all of us! From what I've learned lurking in this group, being honest like you did is always the right move. The worst thing would be if they found out later that you had unreported income. Since you've been declaring your client earnings every week, you're in good shape. That said, yeah your payment might be delayed this week while they review things. It sucks but seems pretty common when the system flags something new. I'd definitely try calling them early morning (like right at 8am) to get ahead of any potential issues. Keep us posted on what happens! I'm sure other stylists in here are wondering the same thing. Stay strong! 💪
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UPDATE: My payment went through normally today! No delays or issues. I also managed to get through to someone at NYSDOL (took forever on hold) who confirmed that as long as I continue to report my self-employment income during weekly certifications, I'm good to go. Just wanted to update in case anyone has a similar situation in the future.
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•Awesome! So glad it worked out for you! 💇♀️
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That's fantastic news! Thanks for posting the update - this whole thread will be super helpful for other hair stylists and freelancers in similar situations. It's reassuring to know that NYSDOL actually confirmed the process over the phone. Your situation is probably pretty common with all the salon workers who picked up some independent clients during/after COVID. Glad you didn't have to stress about rent money! 🙌
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