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Mason Lopez

Confused about what unemployment measure means on my NYS Department of Labor claim status

I'm looking at my NYS Department of Labor account and there's something called 'unemployment measure' listed but I have no idea what this actually tracks or measures. Is this related to my weekly benefit amount? My job search activities? I've been on unemployment for 6 weeks now and this term keeps showing up but nobody at NYS Department of Labor explains what it actually means when I try calling. My claim is approved and I'm getting benefits but I want to make sure I understand everything on my account. Has anyone else seen this and know what unemployment measure refers to?

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Thanks for the suggestion! I've been so frustrated trying to get answers from NYS Department of Labor directly.

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The unemployment measure could also be referring to statistical data that NYS Department of Labor collects for labor market analysis. They track unemployment rates, duration of claims, benefit utilization - all that gets measured and reported. Your individual claim contributes to those broader unemployment measures for the state.

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Marilyn Dixon

NYS Department of Labor claim delayed - worldwide event began 1939 that could have contributed to decreasing unemployment?

This might sound weird but I'm doing research for my history class while waiting for my unemployment claim to process and I keep thinking about how different things were back then. My professor asked what worldwide event began 1939 that could have contributed to decreasing unemployment and I'm supposed to write about economic impacts. Meanwhile my own claim has been stuck in adjudication for 2 weeks with no updates from NYS Department of Labor. The irony isn't lost on me that I'm researching historical unemployment while dealing with my own unemployment issues. Has anyone else had their claim take this long to process? I filed my weekly claims but the payment status still shows pending.

The war definitely solved the Depression-era unemployment crisis through government spending and industrial mobilization. Similar to how government programs today could theoretically address unemployment, though obviously we prefer peaceful solutions! Your claim delay is frustrating but unfortunately typical. NYS Department of Labor is notorious for these processing delays, especially when they need to verify employment history or investigate potential issues.

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hope your claim gets sorted soon! and good luck with the history assignment

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Ingrid Larsson

NYS Department of Labor benefits affected by interest rate changes - confused about how this works

I've been hearing a lot about interest rates going up and down lately and I'm wondering how this affects my unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. I'm currently receiving UI payments and doing my weekly claims, but someone at my job search workshop mentioned that interest rate changes can impact unemployment somehow. Does this affect the amount I get paid or how long I can collect? I'm already stressed about finding work and now I'm worried about my benefits getting cut. Can anyone explain how interest rate affect unemployment benefits in NY?

Wait I'm confused now... I thought when they raise interest rates it means everything gets more expensive? Doesn't that mean our unemployment should go up too to match? This whole economic stuff is so confusing and nobody explains it properly.

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I understand the confusion! Interest rates and inflation are related but different things. Your unemployment benefits are calculated from your past wages when you worked, not current prices. NYS Department of Labor doesn't adjust them for cost of living changes during your claim period.

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been thru this before and can confirm your benefits dont change. just keep doing your weekly claims and job search log like normal

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Sofia Gomez

Can someone briefly explain the mechanics of how the unemployment benefits work with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm completely new to this whole unemployment thing and feeling pretty overwhelmed. Just got laid off from my retail job last week and everyone keeps telling me to file for benefits but I honestly have no clue how any of this actually works. Like what's the actual process? How do they calculate what you get? Do I have to do something every week? I tried reading the NYS Department of Labor website but it's like they wrote it in a foreign language. Can someone just give me the basics in plain English?

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Don't forget about the waiting week! Your first week of unemployment doesn't get paid - it's like a deductible. So even if you file right away, your first payable week is actually week 2. Caught me off guard when I first filed.

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Ethan Clark

NYS Department of Labor youth unemployment - what is it and how does it affect my claim?

I'm 19 and this is my first time filing for unemployment after losing my part-time job at a retail store. I keep seeing references to 'youth unemployment' in some of the NYS Department of Labor materials but I'm not really sure what that means or if it affects my claim in any way. Does being young change how my weekly claims get processed or the job search requirements? I've been filing my weekly claims for 2 weeks now and everything seems normal but I want to make sure I'm not missing something important about youth unemployment rules.

Wait I'm 20 and my friend told me there were special programs for young unemployed people through NYS Department of Labor? Like job training stuff? Or is that something different?

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That's probably referring to workforce development programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) which can provide training opportunities for younger workers. Those are separate from regular unemployment benefits though - you can be on UI and still participate in training programs.

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Ohh ok that makes more sense. I'll look into those training programs too, thanks!

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The whole system is confusing honestly, especially when you're young and dealing with it for the first time. I remember being stressed about every little detail when I filed at 22.

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