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I got disqualified for 'misconduct' even though all I did was show up 15 minutes late a few times. The NYS Department of Labor system is so broken, they'll find any excuse to deny claims. Make sure you appeal if they try to disqualify you!
Chronic tardiness can be considered misconduct if it was documented and you were warned. But you're right that you should always appeal if you disagree with a disqualification decision.
For the hostile workplace situation, you'll want to gather as much documentation as possible - emails, text messages, witness statements, any HR complaints you filed, performance reviews that suddenly changed, etc. The key is showing a pattern of behavior that made continuing work unreasonable. NY does recognize "constructive dismissal" where conditions become so bad you're essentially forced to quit. Also keep in mind that you have to show you tried to resolve the situation first (like reporting to HR) before quitting, unless the situation was so severe that wasn't possible.
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wait so if i started working in january this year would i qualify now? im so confused about these quarters
It depends on when you file and how much you earned. If you file now in 2025, your base period would be Q1 2024 through Q4 2024. So if you started in January 2024, you'd have Q1-Q4 2024 earnings to count toward eligibility.
I went through something similar last year. The base period calculation is definitely confusing - I recommend checking your wage statement on the NYS Department of Labor website to see exactly what quarters and earnings they're counting. You can log into your NY.gov account and view your wage and benefit statement to see if you meet the minimum requirements. If you're close but not quite there, definitely ask about the alternative base period like Sebastián mentioned. Also, if you had any other jobs during that time period, even short-term ones, those wages might count toward your total too.
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yeah layoffs definitely count, that's like the main reason unemployment exists lol. just don't mess up your weekly claims once you start getting them
Don't panic - you're definitely eligible since you were laid off due to downsizing (not misconduct). File your claim immediately at labor.ny.gov, don't wait even a day. You'll need your SSN, employer info, last day worked, and reason for separation. The weekly benefit amount is based on your earnings history. Also, start looking for work right away since you'll need to certify weekly that you're actively job searching. Sorry this happened to you, but the system is there for exactly this situation.
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Just a quick follow-up tip: When you call, if you reach an agent who seems unsure about how to help with ID.me verification issues, politely ask to be transferred to a Tier 2 specialist. The frontline agents sometimes don't have the system access needed to see the verification status or to push it through the review process. The Tier 2 specialists have more tools at their disposal for these specific issues.
That's really helpful, thank you! I wouldn't have known to ask for a Tier 2 specialist.
Any update? Did you get through to them? I'm curious if they're still having the same issues with ID.me that they had when I dealt with them.
I finally got through today using that Claimyr service someone mentioned! You were all right - the agent said my ID.me verification was received but sitting in a queue waiting for someone to review it. She escalated it and said I should see the payment in 3-5 business days. Fingers crossed! Thank you all for the advice.
That's awesome news! So glad you got through and they were able to escalate it. Hopefully you'll see that backpay soon. It's such a relief when you finally get someone who can actually help instead of just telling you to wait. Keep us posted on when the payment comes through!
Connor Richards
Update: I decided to try Claimyr this morning after reading the recommendations here. Got connected to an agent within an hour! The agent was actually really helpful and said my account had a "pending adjudication" flag due to an employer response that needed manual review. She cleared it right away and said my payments should process within 2-3 business days. So relieved! Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
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Alice Fleming
•Great to hear you got it resolved! For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues, always make sure to note the name of the representative you speak with and ask for a confirmation number or reference number for the call. This creates a record in the system that can be helpful if you need to follow up again.
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Kendrick Webb
Wow, this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation - been trying to reach NY unemployment for 2 weeks about delayed payments. The phone system is absolutely brutal. After reading everyone's experiences here, I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service and also attempt calling my local career center. It's frustrating that we have to resort to third-party services just to reach our own state agencies, but if it works, it works. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions - this community is a lifesaver when dealing with these bureaucratic nightmares!
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