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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status or ask questions, I found this service called Claimyr that actually got me connected to a real agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was stuck trying to call for weeks before someone told me about it.
wait so if i was making $25/hour full time that would be $1000/week which means id get $500? but you said the max is $504 so id get $504 right??
Maybe look into getting a secured credit card? You put down a deposit and that becomes your credit limit. Not ideal but might be better than predatory loans
This whole system is messed up! You need a car to find work but you can't get money to fix your car because you don't have work. It's like they want to keep people trapped in the unemployment cycle. I went through the same thing and ended up taking a payday loan that took me months to pay off. Such a scam.
Just to add - you also have to be able and available for work and actively looking. That means registering with the job search system and documenting your search activities. The job search requirement is 3 work search activities per week unless you're on standby with your employer.
Sean Murphy
just apply already!! worst case they say no but if u were laid off u probably qualify. i got approved after working only 6 months at my last job but had other jobs before that so it all counted
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StarStrider
The unemployment system is set up to help people exactly like you - workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Don't let anyone discourage you from applying. NYS Department of Labor will review your work history and earnings to determine your eligibility and benefit amount. Even if your weekly benefit is small, it's still money coming in while you job search. File your claim online through my.ny.gov and see what happens.
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