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I went through something similar last year when my employer cut everyone's hours due to "restructuring." The key thing that helped me was documenting everything - I kept all my old schedules showing full-time hours, new schedules showing the drastic cut, and even calculated how the reduced income was below my basic living expenses (rent, utilities, food). NYS DOL approved my claim because I could prove the hour reduction was substantial and made continuing employment economically unfeasible. Make sure you emphasize that you didn't have a choice - the employer's decision to cut your hours forced you into an impossible financial situation. It's not considered "voluntary" quitting when the working conditions become untenable through the employer's actions.
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Have you considered contacting legal aid organizations? Some provide free consultations for unemployment cases. Also check if there were any procedural errors during your hearing - like if you weren't given proper notice or if the hearing officer had conflicts of interest.
I'll look into legal aid but honestly I'm not hopeful. The whole process felt like they had already made up their minds before the hearing even started.
I went through something similar a few years ago - denied claim, lost all appeals, felt completely hopeless. While suing is technically possible, the reality is it's a long shot unless you have documented evidence of clear procedural violations or discrimination. What helped me was filing a complaint with the NYS Inspector General's office about the handling of my case. It didn't overturn my decision, but it did result in them reviewing the process. Also, some private attorneys specialize in administrative law and might give you a free consultation to evaluate if you have grounds for a lawsuit. Don't give up entirely, but definitely explore all administrative options first before spending money on legal fees.
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6 months sounds about right. I got laid off from my restaurant job last year and got the full 26 weeks. definitely helped while I was looking for something new. just don't slack on the job search stuff because they do check sometimes
Just to clarify something that might help with your budgeting - the 26 weeks (6 months) is the maximum, but your actual benefit amount depends on your highest quarter earnings during your base period. Since you worked 8 years steadily, you should qualify for the full duration. The weekly benefit ranges from $104 to $504 depending on your previous wages. You can get a rough estimate of your weekly amount by dividing your highest quarter earnings by 26. Also, remember that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you might want to have taxes withheld or set aside money for tax season.
This is really helpful info about the benefit calculation! @5aa7608a940f Since you mentioned working 8 years at a manufacturing job, you're probably looking at getting close to the maximum weekly amount. One thing to keep in mind is that your base period might not include your most recent earnings - it's usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you filed. So if you just filed, your most recent few months of wages might not count toward your benefit calculation. The good news is manufacturing jobs typically pay well enough that you should still qualify for a decent weekly benefit amount.
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Same thing happened to me! My Wells Fargo account is empty this morning when I usually get my deposit by 8am on Tuesdays. Really stressing me out since I have bills due today, but reading all these comments is making me feel better that it's just the holiday delay. Fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow morning. At least we're all in the same boat - misery loves company I guess 😅
Hang in there! Wells Fargo is usually pretty reliable for UI deposits so if it's not there today it's definitely just the holiday delay. I've been through this stress before and the money always shows up the next business day. Try calling your bill companies if they're due today - most are understanding about holiday delays especially for unemployment payments. We're definitely all in this together! 💪
Just wanted to update everyone - my deposit finally hit my account this morning (Wednesday) around 6:30am! So everyone who said it would be delayed by one day due to Labor Day was absolutely right. Thanks for all the reassurance yesterday when I was freaking out about rent money. Really appreciate this community having each other's backs during these stressful times. For anyone still waiting, hang tight - it should come through today! 🙏
Thanks for the update! This is exactly what I needed to hear - I'm still waiting on mine and was starting to worry again this morning. Good to know it's coming through today for people. Really shows how much stress these delays cause when you're living paycheck to paycheck (or in our case, UI payment to UI payment). Glad you got your rent money sorted! 🙌
Fatima Al-Farsi
UGH the NYS Department of Labor processing times are ridiculous!! They expect us to survive on nothing while they take their sweet time reviewing obvious cases. Meanwhile they're quick to send overpayment notices if you make the slightest mistake later on.
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Dylan Wright
•I feel your frustration but complaining doesn't help OP get their answer. The reality is that every claim gets reviewed for fraud prevention, which unfortunately takes time.
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Sofia Hernandez
I'm going through the same thing right now - filed 12 days ago and still showing "under review." What I've learned from calling different offices is that 10 days is still within the normal range, especially if you filed correctly with all your documents. The system automatically flags certain claims for additional review even when there's nothing wrong. Try not to panic yet, but definitely keep checking your online account daily for any requests for additional info. If you hit the 3-week mark with no updates, that's when I'd start making more aggressive attempts to contact them directly.
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Yara Khoury
•Thanks Sofia, this is really helpful to know I'm not alone in this! The "automatic flagging" part makes sense - I was wondering why my straightforward case would need so much review time. I've been checking my account obsessively but haven't seen any requests for additional info yet. Definitely will keep the 3-week timeline in mind as my next checkpoint for escalating. Appreciate you sharing your research from calling around!
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