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The NYS Department of Labor system is SO broken. They'll find any excuse to deny claims these days. I got denied initially because they said I 'abandoned my job' when I was actually laid off due to COVID cutbacks. Had to appeal and wait 3 months for a hearing. Even when you're clearly eligible they make it impossible.
same here! they denied me for 'insufficient wages' even though I worked full time for 2 years straight
Don't panic yet. If you were truly laid off and have 14 months of work history, you should be fine. The key things to watch for: make sure you file your weekly claims on time, keep detailed job search records (you need 3 employer contacts per week), and respond immediately to any requests for information. Most denials happen because people miss deadlines or don't provide required documentation.
3 employer contacts per week seems like a lot! Do online applications count or do I need to actually talk to people?
Online applications definitely count. You just need to keep records of company name, position, date applied, and method of contact. The NYS Department of Labor job search log makes it pretty easy to track.
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Also think about it this way - if unemployment was literally zero, workers would have ALL the power in negotiations. Companies couldn't fire anyone because they'd never find replacements. That might sound good but it would make businesses super inefficient and unable to adapt to changes in the market.
Good point! So unemployment benefits serve as a buffer that lets people take time to find jobs that actually match their skills instead of just grabbing the first thing available.
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Your boss sounds like a real piece of work. The whole point of unemployment insurance is to help workers when they lose their jobs. Don't let him intimidate you - file your claim if you get laid off and let NYS Department of Labor sort out whether it's valid or not.
File anyway if it happens. I've been laid off twice and filed both times. First time my employer tried to fight it but I still got my benefits because the layoff wasn't my fault.
Did it take long to get approved when your employer fought it?
About 6 weeks total because it went to adjudication, but I eventually got all the back pay too.
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Check your correspondence section in your online account first. NYS Department of Labor is required to send you a notice explaining any disqualification. If there's no notice, it could be a system error. You have 30 days from the date of determination to file an appeal if you disagree with the disqualification.
ugh the whole system is so confusing! why cant they just tell us what we did wrong instead of making us guess??
I agree it's frustrating, but they are legally required to provide written notice of any disqualification with the specific reason. If you didn't receive one, definitely contact them to find out what happened.
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Keep documenting everything! Save any emails, texts, or written communication about your layoff. If you have coworkers who were also laid off at the same time, get their contact info in case you need witnesses for an appeal. The adjudication officer will review all the evidence from both you and your employer before making a determination.
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Ana Erdoğan
yeah adjudication sucks but at least you'll get backpay if approved. I had to wait 6 weeks but got like $4200 when it finally went through
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