bruh NY unemployment got us all stressed checking our accounts every 5 mins 🤡

Just got my first payment yesterday after 2.5 weeks of waiting! For anyone still waiting - it really does come through eventually. Mine hit Tuesday morning around 7am with Wells Fargo. The back pay was included like others mentioned. Hang in there!

been there! make sure you save all your pay stubs and employment records. seasonal work can look irregular to the system and they might question your eligibility. also if you worked in multiple states during your base period that can complicate things

The documentation requirements for seasonal workers are key! I learned this the hard way - make sure you have clear documentation showing your seasonal employment pattern. If you have contracts or letters from employers stating the seasonal nature of the work, keep those. Also, when you file weekly claims, be honest about your work pattern and availability. The system actually recognizes seasonal employment as valid, but you need to be upfront about it. For job searches, you generally need to show you're available for suitable work, which can include seasonal positions if that's your established work pattern. Just document everything thoroughly in case they request additional information later.

Just wanted to add that if your employer does contest after the initial decision, you'll get a notice about a hearing. Don't panic if that happens - you'll have a chance to present your side of the story. Keep any documentation you have about your employment and separation.

I'm going through something similar right now - filed about 10 days ago and still waiting. From what I've learned lurking in these forums, the 10-day employer response window seems pretty standard, but the actual processing time varies a lot depending on your situation. Since you mentioned your employer was disorganized, there's a good chance they might not even respond at all, which could actually work in your favor. Keep documenting everything and filing those weekly claims like others have said. The waiting is definitely stressful but it sounds like most people do get resolved one way or another within a month or so.

This whole system is rigged against workers. We strike for our rights and they cut us off from benefits. It's time for a complete overhaul!

I went through this exact situation a few months ago! ULP strikes are treated differently than regular economic strikes in NY. You CAN potentially qualify for unemployment benefits during a ULP strike because it's considered that your employer created the conditions that led to the work stoppage through unfair labor practices. Key things to remember: 1) File your claim ASAP - don't wait, 2) Make sure your union has filed the ULP charges with the NLRB, 3) Keep all documentation about the strike and ULP, 4) Be prepared to appeal if initially denied. The process took about 6 weeks for me but I did get approved. Hang in there! @Katherine Harris

Whatever you do, don't just walk out without notice. That could hurt your case. Give proper notice if possible and document your reasons in writing when you submit it. Also make sure you apply for benefits immediately after your last day - there's no waiting period requirement but the sooner you file the better.

I went through this exact situation last year and was able to get unemployment after quitting due to a hostile work environment. The key things that helped my case were: 1) I documented every incident with dates and details in a journal, 2) I reported the issues to HR in writing and kept copies of their responses (or lack thereof), 3) I had a coworker willing to be a witness, and 4) I saw my doctor about stress-related symptoms and got that documented. NYS Department of Labor initially denied my claim but I appealed and won after presenting all this evidence. The whole process took about 6 weeks from filing to getting my first payment. Start documenting everything NOW if you haven't already - even if you decide not to quit, having that paper trail could be important later.