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This is exactly why the unemployment system is overwhelmed. Companies are just dumping workers and expecting taxpayers to foot the bill while they pocket the savings from not paying salaries. The whole thing is backwards.
I mean, technology has always changed jobs. People adapted before, they'll adapt now. At least unemployment benefits give you time to retrain.
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Just to add some specifics - the 26 weeks is your benefit year. If you exhaust all 26 weeks and still haven't found work, you can't just file a new claim right away. You'd need to work again and earn enough wages to qualify for a new benefit year. The weekly job search requirement is 3 activities minimum and you need to keep a log of your search efforts in case NYS Department of Labor asks for it during an audit.
What counts as a job search activity? Just applying for jobs or other stuff too?
Applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, skills training, even some volunteer work can count. Check the NYS Department of Labor website for the full list of approved activities.
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The whole system is so complicated!! Why can't they just have clear guidelines posted somewhere? I'm dealing with a similar workers comp situation and every website says something different about whether you can collect both benefits.
To clarify the main points: 1) You can file for unemployment if you're able/available for work within your restrictions, 2) You must report workers comp income on weekly claims, 3) There will likely be an offset reducing your UI benefit, 4) Still worth filing to protect your claim status. Make sure you have medical documentation of your work capabilities before applying.
This helps a lot! I'll get the paperwork from my doctor and file my claim this week. Thanks everyone for the advice.
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The whole system is designed to confuse people and make you give up. They use terms like 'exhaustee' instead of just saying 'your benefits are done.' It's deliberate obfuscation to save the state money.
William Schwarz
I've been tracking this because I'm in HR and need to stay on top of labor market trends. New York's unemployment rate in early 2025 has increased by about 0.4 percentage points compared to the same period last year. It's not dramatic, but it's noticeable. The NYS Department of Labor data shows most of the increase is in manufacturing and retail sectors. If you're in a stable industry like healthcare or government, you're probably fine.
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Vanessa Chang
•I work in logistics for a mid-size company. Not sure if that counts as stable these days with all the supply chain changes.
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Lauren Johnson
•When I was trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor last month about my claim status, I used a service called Claimyr that helped me actually reach someone. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of busy signals and might be helpful if you need to contact them about unemployment benefits.
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Jade Santiago
The whole system is rigged anyway. They manipulate these numbers to make politicians look good. I've been unemployed since November and the NYS Department of Labor keeps finding excuses to delay my payments. Half the people I know who lost jobs aren't even counted in the statistics because they gave up looking or are doing gig work.
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Caleb Stone
•Sorry you're dealing with payment delays. That's really frustrating.
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