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AstroAlpha

How soon can you claim unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

Lost my job yesterday due to company restructuring and wondering how quick I can get the unemployment process started? My supervisor said I should file right away but I'm not sure if there's a waiting period or if I need to wait until my last paycheck clears. Anyone know the timing for filing with NYS Department of Labor? I have bills due next week and really need to understand the timeline here.

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yeah file right away but be prepared for the runaround... NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess, took me forever to even get my account set up properly and then had issues with the weekly claims. just saying dont get your hopes up for smooth sailing

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Saanvi Krishnaswami

NYS Department of Labor claim approved during recession - when does output fall and unemployment increase?

Just got my unemployment claim approved after being laid off from my manufacturing job last month. My supervisor mentioned that times when output is falling and unemployment is increasing are exactly when people like me need these benefits most. I'm trying to understand the economic patterns behind layoffs - does anyone know more about how economic downturns affect NYS Department of Labor claim volumes? My weekly claim amount is $438 and I'm wondering if this timing means I'll have trouble finding work soon.

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Interesting, I'll check that out if I run into issues with my weekly claims. The online system seems to be working fine for now though.

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED ANYWAY!!! They make it impossible to reach anyone and then act surprised when people can't navigate their bureaucratic maze. These economic cycles just give them more excuses to deny claims and make people jump through hoops.

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I feel you on the frustration but honestly the system worked pretty well for me when I was unemployed last year

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Nia Wilson

How long will it take for NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim to get approved?

I submitted my initial unemployment application through my.ny.gov about 6 days ago and I'm getting really anxious about when I'll hear back. My claim status just says 'pending' and I haven't received any determination letter yet. I lost my job at a retail store two weeks ago due to store closure, so I know I should qualify, but I'm worried something went wrong with my application. Has anyone gone through this recently? How long should I expect to wait for approval? I really need to know when benefits might start because I have rent due next week.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS SO SLOW! I waited almost a month and had to call like 50 times before anyone would tell me what was happening with my claim. They act like they're doing you a favor when it's YOUR money you paid into the system!

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Just be patient - I know it's stressful but 6 days really isn't that long in unemployment processing time. Keep an eye on your my.ny.gov account and make sure you file your weekly claims. Since it was a store closure, you shouldn't have any issues with approval.

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Rachel Tao

Why is unemployment such a big problem - NYS Department of Labor system constantly failing people

I've been watching friends and family struggle with unemployment claims for years and I'm starting to wonder why unemployment is such a massive problem in our system. The NYS Department of Labor website crashes constantly, people wait months for adjudication, job search requirements seem designed to trip people up, and don't even get me started on trying to actually reach someone on the phone. My sister just got disqualified after 8 weeks because she missed ONE job contact in her log even though she's been actively looking. Meanwhile my neighbor has been stuck in adjudication limbo for 6 weeks with no explanation. Is the whole unemployment system just broken by design or what? How are people supposed to survive while waiting for basic assistance they already paid into?

The unemployment system reflects deeper economic problems. When there aren't enough good jobs that pay living wages, more people need unemployment benefits. But then politicians underfund the system and act surprised when it can't handle the demand. It's a vicious cycle that keeps working people trapped.

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This exactly! Plus they make the job search requirements so strict that people get disqualified for tiny technicalities while corporations can post fake job listings with no consequences.

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I think part of the problem is that the NYS Department of Labor system wasn't designed for the modern economy. Gig work, remote jobs, seasonal employment - none of that fits neatly into their categories. Then they wonder why claims get stuck in adjudication when people's work history doesn't match their outdated forms.

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You're absolutely right about the gig economy challenges. The system is slowly adapting but it's taking way too long to catch up with how people actually work now.

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KhalilStar

What are the two types of unemployment benefits in NYS Department of Labor system?

I'm really confused about unemployment benefits in New York. My coworker mentioned there are two different types of unemployment you can get through NYS Department of Labor but I have no idea what she meant. I lost my job last month and when I went to file my claim on the my.ny.gov website, it just asked basic questions about my work history and earnings. Are there actually different categories of unemployment benefits? I don't want to mess up my application by choosing the wrong thing. Can someone explain what the two types are and how I know which one applies to me?

I'm dealing with the opposite problem - I think I was supposed to be on standby status but somehow got put on regular UI and now they're making me do job searches even though my employer said I'll be called back in March. Has anyone had success getting NYS Department of Labor to switch your claim type after it's already been filed?

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You can request a status change but you'll need documentation from your employer confirming the expected return date. Call the NYS Department of Labor phone line, though getting through can be really difficult with their high call volume.

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wait so if im on standby i dont have to look for jobs?? ive been doing the work search thing for 3 weeks thinking i had to

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If you're truly on standby status with a confirmed return date from your employer, then no job search is required. But if you were filing regular UI claims, then yes you do need to search for work and keep logs.

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