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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents to ask about this exact thing - kept getting busy signals for weeks! Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to speak with someone. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent confirmed that unemployment rates vary significantly by region but your benefit amount is based on your earnings history, not your location.
Interesting, never heard of that service. Did they charge you for helping get through to NYS Department of Labor?
They do have a fee but it was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of calling 50 times a day. Got my questions answered in one call.
From what I've seen the rural counties definitely struggle more. Agriculture and manufacturing jobs disappeared and there's not much to replace them. NYC area has more diversity in industries so even when one sector is down others might be hiring. But cost of living is so different too - $500/week UI goes a lot further upstate than in Manhattan
True! I'm collecting max benefits right now and it barely covers my rent in Brooklyn. Thinking about moving somewhere cheaper while I job search.
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weekly claims are basically just nysdol making sure your still unemployed lol its not that complicated just answer the questions honestly
The NYS Department of Labor system is such a pain! I've been filing weekly claims for 6 months and half the time the website crashes when I try to submit. Then you have to wonder if it went through or not. And don't even get me started on trying to reach someone by phone when there's a problem!
I feel you on the website issues. So frustrating when you're already stressed about money.
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The maximum weekly benefit rate in NY is $504 right now so $365 sounds reasonable depending on your earnings history. Just remember you have to report any work you do each week when you file your weekly claim or they'll hit you with an overpayment later.
Good point about reporting work. I might pick up some shifts here and there while job hunting.
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Wait so if I quit can I still get unemployment or is that different?? I've been thinking about leaving my toxic job but don't want to screw myself over financially
Quitting is much harder to get approved for unless you can prove it was for 'good cause' like unsafe working conditions or harassment. Getting fired is actually easier to qualify for than quitting voluntarily.
Sofia Price
OMG I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for WEEKS about this exact question and can never get through! The phone lines are always busy or I get disconnected after waiting forever. It's so frustrating when you just need a simple answer about whether you can collect both benefits.
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Alice Coleman
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Owen Jenkins
Just make sure when you file your weekly claim you report your social security as 'other income' if they ask. I think there's a section for that but I'm not 100% sure how it affects the calculation.
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Eli Butler
•Actually, you don't report social security retirement benefits as income on your weekly claim certification. NYS Department of Labor specifically excludes social security retirement benefits from countable income. You only report wages from work, not social security payments.
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