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Ezra Collins

NYS Department of Labor claim denied - unemployment from automation/machines replacing workers

My unemployment claim got denied and I'm really confused. I worked at a packaging facility for 8 years until they installed new automated sorting machines last month. My whole department got laid off because the machines do everything we used to do. When I filed my claim, NYS Department of Labor said I was 'discharged for misconduct' but that makes no sense - I didn't do anything wrong, the machines just replaced us. Has anyone dealt with this kind of situation before? I thought unemployment was supposed to cover job loss from automation but maybe I'm wrong?

The whole system is BROKEN. They deny legitimate claims all the time and then make YOU prove you deserve benefits. Automation has been destroying jobs for decades and they still don't have proper procedures for handling these cases. Fight this hard because they're hoping you'll just give up.

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so true, they denied my claim too even though i got fired for something completely unfair

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Actually this is a really interesting case because unemployment law has always recognized technological displacement as a valid reason for benefits. The fact that machines are doing work formerly done by humans is exactly the kind of economic shift unemployment insurance was designed to help with. Your appeal should be straightforward if you have proper documentation of the automation implementation.

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That's reassuring to hear. I was starting to think maybe I misunderstood how unemployment works.

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Millie Long

Can you get unemployment if fired for cause - NYS Department of Labor rules?

I got terminated last week and my employer said it was 'for cause' because I was late to work multiple times over the past few months. I know I messed up but I'm wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor? The HR person made it sound like I wouldn't qualify but I've been paying into the system for years. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What counts as misconduct that would disqualify you from UI benefits?

I had a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor when I was dealing with a misconduct determination. Spent hours on hold every day for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that connects you directly to unemployment agents by phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Got through to someone in 15 minutes instead of waiting all day. Really helped me explain my situation properly and get my claim approved.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. Did you have to pay for it?

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Yeah there's a fee but honestly worth it to avoid the endless phone tree and busy signals. Saved me probably 20+ hours of trying to call.

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The whole system is rigged against workers anyway. They make it SO hard to get benefits even when you deserve them. Employers can just claim anything is misconduct and then you have to fight it for months.

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I understand the frustration but NYS Department of Labor actually sides with claimants more often than people think when there's insufficient evidence of true misconduct.

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Yara Nassar

How high is unemployment rate affecting NYS Department of Labor claim processing times?

Been watching the news about how high unemployment numbers are getting and I'm wondering if this is why my NYS Department of Labor claim has been stuck in adjudication for over a month now. Filed back in early December and still showing pending with no updates on my.ny.gov portal. Is the high unemployment rate causing major delays for everyone else too? My savings are almost gone and I'm starting to panic about rent next month.

The unemployment rate being high is just an excuse NYS Department of Labor uses. They had plenty of time to prepare their systems and hire more staff. This is just government incompetence at its finest. We're all suffering while they take their sweet time processing claims that should be automated by now.

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I mean yeah the system sucks but complaining doesn't get our claims processed any faster. At least they're not as bad as some other states I've heard about.

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High unemployment definitely creates a ripple effect. More claims filed means longer waits for everyone. I remember during the 2008 recession it took forever to get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor. Just have to be patient unfortunately, even though I know that's not what you want to hear when bills are due.

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Danielle Mays

I quit my job can I get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

So I finally had enough of my toxic workplace and quit last Friday. My manager was constantly berating me and creating a hostile environment that was affecting my mental health. I've been working there for 2 years and really need the income while I look for something else. Can I still file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor even though I quit? I heard there might be exceptions for good cause but I'm not sure what that means or how to prove it. Has anyone been in a similar situation?

I had major issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to discuss my disqualification appeal. The phone lines are always busy and the online system doesn't let you explain complex situations very well. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It was really helpful for explaining my specific circumstances to an adjudicator.

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Thanks for the suggestion! Did they help you get your benefits approved after quitting?

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The system is so frustrating!! I quit my job because my boss was making racist comments and it took MONTHS to get approved. NYS Department of Labor really puts you through the wringer even when you have a legitimate reason. Just be prepared for a long fight.

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Nia Watson

What happens when you appeal unemployment decision with NYS Department of Labor?

I just got denied for unemployment benefits and I'm thinking about appealing the decision. This is my first time dealing with NYS Department of Labor and I have no idea what to expect if I file an appeal. Does anyone know what actually happens during the appeal process? How long does it take and do I need to prepare anything specific? I'm worried I might mess something up if I don't know what I'm doing.

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That's interesting, I've been trying to call for days to ask about my appeal deadline. How does that service work exactly?

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sounds too good to be true but if it actually works might be worth checking out

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Just want to say good luck with your appeal! I went through this last month and it was nerve wracking but turned out fine. The whole process took about 6 weeks from when I filed the appeal to getting the final decision.

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