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One thing that helped me was using a service called Claimyr when I had a complex case I needed to discuss with an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. Their phone lines are impossible to get through normally, but this service (claimyr.com) got me connected to someone who could actually explain the employer rules. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me time instead of sitting on hold for hours.
The whole system is rigged against workers!!! They deny people left and right hoping you'll just give up and not appeal. I've seen so many people get wrongfully denied and then have to fight for months to get what they deserved in the first place. Document EVERYTHING and don't let them intimidate you!
Make sure you're also keeping track of your state disability insurance contributions if you have employees. That follows a similar schedule but different rates. NYS Department of Labor has all the forms on their employer portal.
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor employer issues for months trying to get through to someone about changing our deposit schedule. The phone system is absolutely terrible - keeps disconnecting or putting me on hold for hours. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much time and frustration.
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact question last month. Kept getting busy signals and their callback system never worked. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person in like 10 minutes. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent explained that I should keep filing regardless of unemployment rates since my job search could take months.
Freya Andersen
The whole system is ridiculous if you ask me. 26 weeks goes by FAST especially in this job market. I burned through my benefits last year and ended up having to take a job paying way less than what I was making before. The NYS Department of Labor doesn't care if you find something decent or not.
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Omar Farouk
Same situation here! Got my approval letter and everything looks good. The 26 weeks should be plenty of time to find something better than my old job.
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