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Ethan Campbell

NYS Department of Labor eligibility if you quit - can you collect unemployment benefits?

I'm thinking about quitting my job because my manager is making the work environment really toxic and I'm stressed out all the time. Before I do anything drastic though, I need to know - if you quit can you collect unemployment through NYS Department of Labor? I've been at this company for 2 years and really don't want to mess up my chances of getting benefits if I can't find something else right away. Does anyone know what the rules are?

Look, the system is set up to deny benefits to people who quit, period. They'll find any excuse to say you didn't have good enough cause. I've seen people with documented harassment get denied because they didn't follow some bureaucratic procedure. If you absolutely have to quit, make sure you have rock solid documentation and even then be prepared to fight for months.

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maybe try talking to your manager first before quitting? sometimes they dont realize how bad things are

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I've tried that multiple times already. The problem is my manager IS the problem, if you know what I mean.

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Javier Torres

Do you always get unemployment when fired from NYS Department of Labor perspective?

I got terminated from my job last Friday and I'm not sure if I qualify for unemployment benefits. My supervisor said I was let go for 'performance issues' but honestly I think it was more about them cutting costs. I've been working there for 2 years with no major problems until the last few months when they started being really picky about everything. Do you automatically get unemployment when you're fired or does NYS Department of Labor deny claims if they say it was your fault? I'm really stressed about this because I have rent due next week and no idea what to expect.

I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to check on my claim status after being fired. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor in like 20 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Might be worth trying if you run into the same phone issues I did.

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interesting, never heard of that before. did they charge you anything?

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Yeah there's a fee but honestly it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of calling 100 times a day. Saved me so much stress.

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Most people who get fired do qualify unless it's like theft or something really bad. Performance stuff usually doesn't count as misconduct in NY.

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Rhett Bowman

When is the best time to file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant yesterday and I'm wondering about timing for filing my NYS Department of Labor claim. Should I file immediately or wait a few days? My supervisor mentioned something about the first week being unpaid anyway so I wasn't sure if there's any advantage to filing right away. Also heard from a coworker that filing on certain days of the week might affect how quickly you get processed but not sure if that's true. Any advice on the best timing strategy?

The waiting period thing is confusing - you still need to file weekly claims during that first week even though you won't get paid for it. I almost missed filing my first weekly claim because I thought I could skip it since it was unpaid.

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Exactly right - you must file every weekly claim starting from your first eligible week, even the unpaid waiting week. Missing that first weekly claim can delay your entire benefit timeline.

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File NOW. The NYS Department of Labor system is overwhelmed and any delay just makes things worse. I filed three months ago and I'm still dealing with adjudication issues. Don't give them any excuse to slow down your claim processing.

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Liam Sullivan

Valid reason to file for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question

I'm trying to figure out if I have a valid reason to file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor. My situation is kind of complicated - I was working at a retail store for about 8 months but they cut my hours from 35 hours per week down to just 12 hours. With rent and bills I can't survive on that little income. I heard you might be able to get partial unemployment if your hours get cut drastically but I'm not sure if that counts as a valid reason to file. The manager said it's temporary due to slow sales but it's been 6 weeks now. Has anyone filed for reduced hours before? What counts as a legitimate reason for NYS Department of Labor to approve your claim?

ugh the system is so confusing!! I tried filing when my hours got cut but gave up after the website kept crashing. How do you even get through to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor when you have questions about your claim??

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I had the same problem trying to reach them by phone - kept getting disconnected or the line was busy. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.

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Just want to add that there are other valid reasons to file besides reduced hours - layoffs obviously, but also if you quit for good cause like unsafe working conditions or harassment. Being fired for misconduct usually disqualifies you though. The key is proving you're unemployed through no fault of your own.

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exactly this helped me when i quit my last job because they weren't paying overtime properly

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Liv Park

What is the number to unemployment NYS Department of Labor - can't find correct phone number

I've been searching everywhere for the right phone number to call NYS Department of Labor about my unemployment claim but I keep finding different numbers online. Some say to call the claims center, others say to use the employer line. My weekly claim certification is due tomorrow and I have questions about reporting my part-time hours from last week. Can someone please tell me what is the number to unemployment that actually works? I tried calling 888-209-8124 but it just hangs up on me after being on hold for 2 hours.

just go online to my.ny.gov and handle whatever you need there. way easier than trying to call

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I spent THREE HOURS on hold last week just to ask about my job search requirements and they hung up on me right when someone picked up. This system is absolutely broken. The fact that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get basic information about our own claims is ridiculous.

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