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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE PEOPLE HOMELESS!!! They drag out adjudication on purpose hoping you'll just give up and disappear. I've been fighting NYS Department of Labor for 4 months over a disqualification that makes no sense. Lost my apartment, staying with friends now but that won't last forever. They don't care if we end up on the streets as long as they don't have to pay benefits.
I feel you on the frustration but there are legitimate reasons for adjudication delays. The system isn't perfect but it's not intentionally trying to make people homeless.
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Also worth mentioning - if you're having trouble getting through to file by phone, try the online system first. It's usually faster and available 24/7. If you run into issues reaching NYS Department of Labor agents for questions, I recently used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to someone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really saved me time instead of calling dozens of times myself.
Never heard of that service, is it legit? The video actually explains it pretty well.
Yeah it's legitimate, they just help you get through the phone queue. Saved me hours of redialing when I had questions about my adjudication status.
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I get the theory but the NYS Department of Labor system is so broken that being unemployed feels more like punishment than economic flexibility. My adjudication has been pending for weeks with no explanation.
The key thing to remember is that while some unemployment is structurally necessary for a healthy economy, that doesn't mean individual unemployment isn't challenging. You're still dealing with real financial stress even if your situation serves a broader economic function.
Thanks, that actually helps me feel less like I'm just a burden on the system. Still hope to find work soon though!
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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.
Alexis Robinson
ugh the whole unemployment tax situation is such a mess. i remember getting that refund a few years back but it took FOREVER and they never explained anything clearly. typical government BS if you ask me
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Aaron Lee
Just to clarify for everyone - unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor are taxable income. You should have received a 1099-G form showing how much you received. The only exception was the 2020 tax year federal exclusion that's already been processed. Make sure you're not missing any important tax deadlines!
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