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omg yes i was wondering the same thing!! i thought maybe they were being extra careful about approving claims because of some government policy. but makes sense that its separate
The unemployment system is already so confusing without worrying about federal economic targets too! I'm just focused on getting my weekly claims filed correctly and making sure I'm doing my job search requirements right.
Look, the whole system is designed to discourage people from claiming benefits regardless of what the fed wants. These 'targets' are just politicians playing with numbers while real people struggle to get their rightful benefits. Your 2 week delay is probably just them hoping you'll give up and stop filing.
I understand the frustration but that's not really accurate. NYS Department of Labor processes claims based on state regulations, not federal unemployment targets. The delays are usually due to verification requirements or high claim volumes, not deliberate discouragement tactics.
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About moving from another state - you can apply in NY but they'll look at your work history from all states. Sometimes it's better to file in the state where you earned the most wages. The interstate claims process can be tricky.
Good to know, thanks! I'm not moving states but my cousin might be and was asking about this.
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The whole unemployment system is such a mess honestly. They make it so complicated when people are already stressed about losing their jobs. But yeah you have to play their game and file immediately or you're screwed.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to update your address or verify your claim status, you might want to check out claimyr.com - they help people get through to agents when the phone lines are jammed. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used it last year when I couldn't reach anyone about my adjudication issue.
Thanks for the suggestion! The phone lines have been impossible lately. I'll check that out if I run into issues.
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Also don't forget you'll need to do weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. And they have job search requirements now - you need to do work search activities and keep a log. The whole system is such a pain but at least the money helps while you're looking.
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Lily Young
Good luck! I just went through this process last month and it's really not as scary as it seems once you get started.
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