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Katherine Harris

How long does it take unemployment to get approved through NYS Department of Labor?

I submitted my initial unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor about 10 days ago and it's still showing as pending. My employment ended when the restaurant I worked at for 2 years had to close permanently due to lease issues. I've been checking my.ny.gov daily but there's no update on when my claim might get approved. I know I qualify since I was laid off through no fault of my own and I've been working consistently. Does anyone know the typical timeframe for NYS Department of Labor to approve a straightforward unemployment claim? I'm starting to worry something went wrong with my application.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A MESS! I've been waiting 5 WEEKS for my claim and every time I call they give me a different excuse. First it was 'processing time' then it was 'verification needed' now they're saying my employer hasn't responded to some form I never heard of!

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That's awful! Have you tried contacting your former employer to see if they received anything from NYS Department of Labor?

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just keep filing ur weekly claims thats the main thing, even if its not approved yet u can still get backpay

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Luca Ricci

Can you get back unemployment benefits after NYS Department of Labor disqualification?

My unemployment claim got disqualified back in September for supposedly not looking for work properly, but I was keeping track of my job searches like they said. Now I'm in a really tough spot financially and wondering if there's any way to get back unemployment benefits? I tried appealing but missed the deadline because I was dealing with a family emergency. Has anyone been in this situation before? Is there anything I can do to reopen my case or file a new claim?

Ugh the NYS Department of Labor system is so messed up. They disqualify people left and right and then make it impossible to fix their mistakes. Hope you can get this resolved but honestly don't get your hopes up too high.

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I know it's frustrating but I have to try something. The bills aren't going to pay themselves.

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Oliver Wagner

If I get let go can I get unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

My manager has been hinting that layoffs might be coming to our department in the next few weeks. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly have no idea how any of this works. If I do get let go, am I automatically eligible for NYS Department of Labor benefits? I've been working at this company for about 2 years full-time. What do I need to do to apply and how long does it usually take to start getting payments? Really stressed about this whole situation.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to check on your claim status or resolve any issues, I used a service called Claimyr that actually got me connected to an agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I was stuck in adjudication and couldn't get anyone on the phone.

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How much does something like that cost though? Seems like you shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone at the agency you're trying to get benefits from.

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I thought the same thing at first, but when you're stressed about bills and can't get through after calling 50+ times, it was worth it for the peace of mind. The video demo explains everything if you want to see how it works first.

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Once you file your initial claim, you'll need to file weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. Don't forget to do this even if your claim is still pending - you can lose weeks of benefits if you don't certify.

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Zoe Kyriakidou

NYS Department of Labor priorities - which type of unemployment concern gets fastest response?

I've been dealing with multiple unemployment issues lately and I'm wondering which type of unemployment concerns the NYS Department of Labor actually prioritizes for fastest resolution. My regular UI claim has been stuck in adjudication for weeks, but I also have questions about job search requirements and potential overpayment issues. Does anyone know if certain types of unemployment problems get handled faster than others? I'm trying to figure out what to focus on first when I finally get through to someone.

I've been trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor for three weeks about my claim status and it's impossible! The phone lines are constantly busy and the online messaging system never gets responses. This is ridiculous - how are we supposed to resolve anything?

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I had the same problem until I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to NYS Department of Labor agents. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was skeptical at first but it actually connected me to an agent in under 10 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks on my own.

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The whole system is broken if you ask me. They're quick to send overpayment notices but take forever to approve legitimate claims. It's like they assume everyone is trying to cheat the system.

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I get the frustration but there are federal requirements they have to follow for benefit integrity. The focus on preventing improper payments isn't just about being difficult - it's about maintaining the program's funding.

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Eli Wang

How much do I get on unemployment - NYS Department of Labor weekly benefit amount confusion

I just filed my first unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor and I'm really confused about how much money I'm supposed to get each week. The website shows my weekly benefit rate but I don't understand how they calculated it. My last job paid $18 per hour and I worked about 35 hours a week. Does anyone know the formula they use? I'm trying to figure out if I can cover my rent and bills or if I need to find something part-time while I'm looking for work.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONFUSE PEOPLE!! They make the benefit calculation so complicated on purpose. I've been dealing with unemployment for years and they ALWAYS find ways to pay you less than you expect. Don't trust their estimates until you see actual payments in your account.

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Also remember your benefits are taxable income so you might want to have taxes withheld from your weekly payments. You can set that up in your my.ny.gov account. I learned that the hard way when I owed money at tax time.

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Oh wow I didn't think about taxes. Thanks for the heads up!

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