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ugh the unemployment system is such a nightmare... but yeah you should apply. just be prepared for it to take FOREVER and for them to ask you a million questions about why you were fired. they make it seem like everyone is trying to scam the system
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ugh the whole system is so confusing. why can't they just make it simple to reopen a claim instead of making you start over from scratch every time
I know it seems annoying but it actually makes sense from a benefits perspective. Starting fresh means they recalculate your weekly amount based on recent earnings instead of old wages from 2023.
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Just remember that unemployment is temporary income. Make sure you're not overextending yourself financially. That said, if you need the car for work search activities and can afford the payments, there's nothing wrong with purchasing it. NYS Department of Labor doesn't have restrictions on how you use your benefit payments.
Wait, can they really not see your bank account? I thought the government could see everything...
They don't routinely monitor bank accounts. That would only happen if there was suspected fraud and they got legal authorization for an investigation. For regular unemployment claims, they rely on your weekly certifications and employer reports.
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The system is so broken!! I know people who work under the table while collecting both disability AND unemployment and nothing happens to them. Meanwhile honest people like you get screwed trying to follow the rules.
Please don't encourage fraud. Working under the table while collecting benefits is illegal and can result in serious penalties including having to pay back all benefits plus fines.
Hattie Carson
Look, if you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to actually file your claim, there's a service called Claimyr that can help you reach an agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used them when I couldn't get through the phone lines for weeks. Much easier than spending hours on hold just to get disconnected.
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Destiny Bryant
•How does that even work? Do they just call for you or something?
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Hattie Carson
•Yeah basically they handle the calling and waiting part, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Saved me so much frustration.
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Dyllan Nantx
Just file the claim already! You paid into this system through your paycheck deductions and your employer has been paying their part too. It's not charity, it's insurance you've earned. Don't let guilt stop you from getting benefits you're entitled to.
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Axel Bourke
•You're absolutely right. I guess I just needed to hear that it's okay to use the system when I actually need it.
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