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Actually, that's not bad advice. Filing the claim is free and if you don't qualify under the standard base period, the system will automatically check your alternate base period. Plus you'll get a determination letter that explains exactly why you do or don't qualify, which is more specific than trying to calculate it yourself.
Wait I'm confused now... I thought when they raise interest rates it means everything gets more expensive? Doesn't that mean our unemployment should go up too to match? This whole economic stuff is so confusing and nobody explains it properly.
I had a similar situation and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify my work search requirements. I ended up using claimyr.com to actually reach an agent who explained everything clearly. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Finally got the answers I needed about my specific situation.
The whole system is ridiculous. They make you jump through hoops while companies aren't even hiring! I've applied to 200+ jobs and gotten maybe 5 interviews. Meanwhile they threaten to cut off benefits if you don't document every single contact perfectly.
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when my claim got stuck in adjudication after being fired. Kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Eventually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Might be worth checking out if you run into phone issues.
Selena Bautista
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get more details about your claim, I had good luck with a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to actual agents when the phone lines are swamped. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me understand my claim status better.
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Abigail Patel
•Thanks, I'll check that out if I run into problems filing my claim!
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Mohamed Anderson
Been paying into this system for 15 years as a small business owner and the rates keep going up. At least now I understand why - supporting people like you when they need it most. Good luck with your claim!
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