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Check your correspondence section in your online account first. NYS Department of Labor is required to send you a notice explaining any disqualification. If there's no notice, it could be a system error. You have 30 days from the date of determination to file an appeal if you disagree with the disqualification.
ugh the whole system is so confusing! why cant they just tell us what we did wrong instead of making us guess??
I agree it's frustrating, but they are legally required to provide written notice of any disqualification with the specific reason. If you didn't receive one, definitely contact them to find out what happened.
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The extended benefits depend on what happened with your job too. If it was a mass layoff or plant closure there are additional WARN Act protections and rapid response services. NYS Department of Labor will coordinate with local workforce development boards to provide specialized assistance. Also if you've been working steadily for years like you mentioned, you'll probably qualify for the full 26 weeks of benefits.
benefits are benefits i guess but the system is so broken, took me 6 weeks just to get my first payment and they never explained half the programs you're talking about. good luck getting straight answers from anyone there
The initial delays are frustrating but once you're in the system the benefits do provide a safety net while you're job searching.
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I've been through the system multiple times and honestly the hardest part is dealing with NYS Department of Labor when something goes wrong. The phone lines are always busy and if your claim gets stuck in adjudication you might wait weeks without pay. I actually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration last time I had issues.
Wait really? How does that work exactly? I've been trying to reach someone about my pending claim for two weeks now and keep getting disconnected.
The thing people don't realize is that unemployment isn't just free money - you're required to actively look for work and document your job search activities. NYS Department of Labor can audit your claims and if you haven't been searching properly, they can make you pay benefits back. It's insurance against involuntary job loss, not a vacation fund.
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yeah the unemployment rate being low is actually annoying because now they expect you to find work faster. but like the benefits are still there if you qualify so might as well use them while you look
Low unemployment doesn't mean good jobs are easy to find - just that more people are working, often multiple part-time jobs with no benefits. Don't let statistics discourage you from claiming benefits you've earned through your work history. The NYS Department of Labor system exists for exactly these situations.
You're absolutely right, most of the 'available jobs' I'm seeing are minimum wage retail with terrible schedules. I need time to find something in my field.
Yara Nassar
Don't forget about the work search requirements! You need to make at least 3 work search contacts per week and keep detailed records. NYS Department of Labor can audit your job search log at any time. This includes applying for jobs, contacting employers directly, attending job fairs, or networking activities. Missing this requirement can get your benefits stopped.
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Keisha Robinson
basically if youre not working full time and its not your fault you probably qualify. just make sure you file your weekly claims on time and report any work you do
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