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The NYS Department of Labor definitely doesn't use their own claim data for unemployment statistics - that would be way too skewed since not everyone who's unemployed files for benefits. Some people don't qualify, others don't bother applying. The household survey method gives a more accurate picture of actual unemployment levels.
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Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. Pay stubs, any written warnings they gave you, dates of incidents they're claiming. If it goes to a hearing you'll need proof of everything.
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Unfortunately employers fight unemployment claims all the time because it affects their unemployment tax rate. Even when the termination was legitimate, some companies will contest just to try to save money. It's frustrating but NYS Department of Labor will investigate and make a determination based on the facts. Make sure you respond to any questionnaires they send you and be completely honest about what happened.
That's so unfair! I already lost my job and now they're trying to take away my benefits too. How long does this adjudication process usually take?
ugh this is exactly why I hate the whole unemployment system. Companies can just lie and make your life miserable even after they fire you. My last employer tried to claim I was fired for attendance when I had medical issues they knew about. Fight it hard because they're probably just hoping you'll give up.
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THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I've been dealing with glitches and errors for months. They probably have claims from the actual Great Depression still showing as pending in their system. This is what happens when government agencies use outdated technology and don't invest in proper IT infrastructure.
I hear you on the frustration but getting angry won't fix the technical issue. OP still needs practical steps to resolve their claim.
When I worked in IT before becoming unemployed, we'd see timestamp errors like this when there's a database field overflow or incorrect date formatting during system updates. The 1929-1933 range is probably defaulting to some kind of epoch time error. Document everything you're seeing with screenshots and when you do reach NYS Department of Labor, mention specifically that this appears to be a database timestamp corruption issue - using technical terms sometimes helps get escalated to someone who can actually fix it.
This is really helpful context! I'll definitely take screenshots and use those exact terms when I finally get through to someone.
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•Never heard of that service before but honestly if it gets you through to NYS Department of Labor faster it might be worth it. The phone system is absolutely terrible.
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Maya Patel
Just file online ASAP and make sure you have your social security number, employment history for the last 18 months, and your employer's information ready. The online application is pretty straightforward and you can save your progress if you need to step away.
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