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THE SYSTEM IS SO BROKEN!!! They disqualify people left and right and then make it impossible to reach anyone to fix it. I've been fighting a disqualification for months and still no resolution. They act like we're all trying to scam the system when most of us just need help after losing our jobs.
I had no idea about this when I was filing my claim last year. The whole funding structure is pretty complex. Makes me wonder how they determine when federal emergency funding kicks in for states.
If you're dealing with interstate issues, you might need to talk directly to someone at NYS Department of Labor to understand how the federal coordination affects your specific claim. I had a similar situation and couldn't get clear answers from the automated system. I ended up using claimyr.com to actually reach a real person - they have a service that gets you through to agents without waiting on hold forever. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get the specifics sorted out.
The system is so messed up. They expect people to choose between keeping their job and taking care of their kids. I got fired for similar reasons and it took MONTHS to get my benefits sorted out. Even when I won my appeal, they made me jump through so many hoops. Just be prepared for a fight if they deny you initially.
The system is so messed up! Workers comp barely covers anything and then they tell you that you can't get unemployment either. How are people supposed to survive? I was in a similar situation two years ago and ended up having to borrow money from family just to keep my apartment.
One thing to consider - if your doctor clears you for light duty or restricted work and your employer can't accommodate those restrictions, that might change your eligibility. At that point you could potentially file for unemployment since you'd be able and available for work that matches your restrictions. But definitely get clarification from NYS Department of Labor before filing anything.
Keisha Jackson
The whole system is a joke honestly. I've been trying to reach them about an overpayment notice for 2 weeks. The website says call for more info but then you literally CAN'T call because no one answers! How are we supposed to resolve these issues if they make it impossible to talk to anyone??
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Miguel Castro
•For overpayment notices you usually have appeal rights. Check if there's an appeal form with your notice - sometimes that's faster than trying to call.
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Paolo Moretti
same problem here, been calling for days and getting nowhere. this is ridiculous
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