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honestly the whole system is screwed. they keep saying there are jobs available but half of them are probably going to be automated in the next few years anyway. what's the point of job searching if everything's going to robots?
Wait I'm 20 and my friend told me there were special programs for young unemployed people through NYS Department of Labor? Like job training stuff? Or is that something different?
That's probably referring to workforce development programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which can provide training opportunities for younger workers. Those are separate from regular unemployment benefits though - you can be on UI and still participate in training programs.
Just a heads up - if you have trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone for any questions, I recently used this service called Claimyr that helped me connect with an actual agent. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call and getting busy signals.
The war definitely solved the Depression-era unemployment crisis through government spending and industrial mobilization. Similar to how government programs today could theoretically address unemployment, though obviously we prefer peaceful solutions! Your claim delay is frustrating but unfortunately typical. NYS Department of Labor is notorious for these processing delays, especially when they need to verify employment history or investigate potential issues.
Emma Johnson
Wait I'm confused - are you reporting the gross amount you earn or after taxes? And what if you work a half day but get paid for planning time too?
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Isabella Costa
Report the gross amount before any deductions. If you're paid for planning time, that counts as part of your total earnings for that day. The key is reporting all compensation received for work performed during each weekly claim period.
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