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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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Javier Torres

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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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StarSailor

NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility after termination - what are my chances?

I got terminated from my retail job last week and I'm trying to figure out if I can get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. My manager said I was late too many times but I had legitimate reasons (car trouble, family emergencies). I've been working there for 8 months and this is my first time being fired. Does anyone know if you are fired are you eligible for unemployment in New York? I'm really stressed about paying my rent next month and need to know if I should bother applying or start looking for other options immediately.

QuantumQuest

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honestly the whole system is a joke, they make you jump through hoops even when you have legitimate reasons for everything. I got denied twice before finally getting approved and it took MONTHS. but definitely still apply because you never know

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Amina Sy

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File ASAP! The longer you wait the longer it takes to get your first payment. Even if there's adjudication you want to get in the system.

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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?

Jabari-Jo

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Danielle Mays

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

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Kristin Frank

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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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Dylan Baskin

Should I file for unemployment right away after losing my job in NY?

Just got laid off yesterday from my warehouse job and wondering if I should file for unemployment benefits immediately or wait a bit. My supervisor said the layoff might only be temporary for 2-3 weeks but honestly I'm not sure if I believe that. I've never filed for unemployment before and don't really know how the process works with NYS Department of Labor. Should I start the claim right away even if there's a chance I might get called back? Also heard something about a waiting period - does that mean I won't get paid for the first week anyway?

Jason Brewer

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The whole system is so frustrating! Filed my claim 2 months ago and STILL dealing with adjudication issues. NYS Department of Labor keeps asking for the same documents over and over. But yeah, file right away because the bureaucracy takes forever anyway.

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same boat, got laid off in december and filed same day. even if temporary just file because you never know

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Anastasia Popov

Why is low unemployment bad for NYS Department of Labor claim processing?

I've been hearing economists say that low unemployment rates can actually be problematic, but I'm confused about how this affects us who are currently filing unemployment claims with NYS Department of Labor. My claim has been in adjudication for 2 weeks now and I'm wondering if the current job market situation is somehow making it harder to get benefits approved? Does anyone understand the connection between unemployment rates and how NYS Department of Labor processes our claims?

Nia Davis

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Interesting, never heard of that. Did they actually help resolve your adjudication issue or just get you connected?

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Nia Davis

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They got me connected to an agent who could actually see what was holding up my claim. Turned out there was a verification issue that wasn't showing up in my online account.

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QuantumQueen

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Low unemployment is bad because it gives employers too much power and they start cutting benefits and treating workers worse because they know people need jobs. Plus NYS Department of Labor gets stingy with approvals because they assume everyone should be able to find work easily.

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Aisha Rahman

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This exactly! When I got laid off during a low unemployment period, they questioned everything about my job search. Made me prove I wasn't being too picky about wages and location.

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