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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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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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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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The whole system is confusing honestly. Why can't they just make it clear on the website where you're supposed to file? I spent an hour looking through labor.ny.gov trying to figure this out when I got laid off. Shouldn't have to guess about something this basic.

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just file in ny since thats where your job was, dont overthink it

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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.

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This is making me nervous - what if they cut my hours but I stay and just suffer through it? Would I be better off waiting to get fired instead?

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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

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Appeals do take time, but if you have legitimate good cause and proper documentation, you can win. The key is building a strong case before you quit.

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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

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Based on what you described, you should definitely qualify. The layoff from your most recent job is what matters for eligibility, and 8 months of work should give you enough wage credits. Just file as soon as possible since there's usually a one-week waiting period before benefits start.

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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.

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Thanks, I'll check that out. The phone lines are always busy when I try to call NYS Department of Labor directly.

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Just remember you can also deduct any job search expenses you had while collecting unemployment - gas for interviews, resume printing, etc. Won't offset much but every little bit helps when you're dealing with an unexpected tax bill.

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