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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED ANYWAY!! They manipulate these numbers to avoid paying extended benefits. I've been watching NYS Department of Labor statistics for years and they always find ways to keep the official rate just below trigger thresholds. Meanwhile real people are struggling to find work but don't qualify for extended help.
This is exactly why the unemployment system is overwhelmed. Companies are just dumping workers and expecting taxpayers to foot the bill while they pocket the savings from not paying salaries. The whole thing is backwards.
Had a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor to ask this exact question last month. Kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold forever. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person who explained the whole funding system. They have a demo video too https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI if you want to see how it works.
Just remember you still have to be available and looking for full-time work even if you're working part-time. Don't let the part-time job interfere with your job search requirements or they could disqualify you for not being available.
Natalie Wang
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! I quit because my workplace was basically a COVID breeding ground and they STILL denied my claim initially. Had to go through the whole appeal process which took months. Even with medical documentation they act like you're trying to scam them. Good luck but prepare for a fight.
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Noah Torres
•Sorry you went through that. Did you eventually win your appeal?
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Noah Torres
Just wanted to say I'm in a similar situation at my warehouse job. Management keeps saying everything is fine but people are getting sick left and right. It's scary having to choose between your health and paying bills.
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