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this happened to my cousin last year, they fired her for being 'difficult' but she got unemployment no problem. just document everything they're doing to you now in case you need it later
The unemployment system is so confusing! I never know what counts as misconduct vs just getting fired. Seems like unless you like punch someone or steal money you should be okay?
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST YOUNG PEOPLE! They make it harder for kids to get jobs then make them jump through hoops for benefits. My daughter went through this same BS last year and it took MONTHS to get her first payment. NYS Department of Labor doesn't care about helping young workers at all.
Similar situation here - my 20 year old had issues too but it turned out to be because he didn't report some cash wages from a summer job correctly. Once we figured that out and submitted the right paperwork, his weekly claims started going through normally. Check if there are any wage discrepancies showing up in his account.
wait so if you get fired for being late too many times does that count as misconduct?? asking for a friend obviously lol
Don't forget about the work search requirements! Even if your initial claim gets approved, you can lose benefits later if you don't do enough job searching or turn down work that NYS Department of Labor considers suitable for your skills and experience.
ugh this system is so stacked against workers. they make it impossible to get benefits even when you legitimately need them. good luck OP, hope your situation is more straightforward than mine was
Haley Stokes
be careful with this stuff... the government loves to find new ways to take your money. i'd say skip it unless you're really worried about your business failing
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Alejandro Castro
•That's not really accurate. Elective coverage is voluntary and can provide valuable protection. It's an insurance policy, not a money grab.
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Asher Levin
Just to add - if you do elect coverage, you need to file the application within 30 days of starting your business, or within 30 days of deciding you want coverage. Don't wait too long to make this decision!
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