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You need to be super careful about this. If NYS Department of Labor determines you quit without good cause, you'll be disqualified from benefits entirely. Even if you think you have good cause, they might disagree during the adjudication process. Document everything - your normal hours, the reduced hours, any emails or conversations about scheduling, financial impact, etc.
honestly the unemployment system is so messed up right now i wouldn't count on getting benefits either way... my friend quit for good cause and still had to appeal and wait months for her money
honestly the whole system is a mess, they make it so confusing on purpose!! ive been trying to figure out my eligibility for weeks and every person i talk to tells me something different about the requirements
If you're having trouble getting your 1099-G or need to talk to someone about your unemployment tax situation, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent when I couldn't access my account. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get my tax documents sorted out quickly.
Samantha Howard
The whole system is rigged in favor of employers! They can say whatever they want and NYS Department of Labor just believes them. I've seen so many people get screwed over by lying bosses. Document everything but don't get your hopes up too high.
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Steven Adams
•That's not entirely true. NYS Department of Labor does investigate both sides fairly. Having proper documentation really does make a difference in these cases.
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Megan D'Acosta
oh wow this brings back memories of when my sister went through this exact thing a few years ago with her retail job. she had to get a lawyer involved eventually but did win her appeal. the employer was claiming she stole money which was totally made up. anyway hope everything works out for you!
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