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Javier Torres

NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility - who can file for unemployment benefits after job loss?

Just lost my job yesterday and trying to figure out if I'm eligible to file with NYS Department of Labor. I worked part-time for about 8 months at a retail store before they laid me off due to budget cuts. I'm 19 and this was my first real job. Do I qualify for unemployment benefits? I keep seeing different requirements online and I'm confused about the work history requirements. Also heard something about having to be available for work - does that mean I can't go to college while collecting? Really need help understanding who can actually file for these benefits.

Ravi Sharma

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Freya Larsen

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How much does that cost? Seems like you should be able to reach them for free.

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Ravi Sharma

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Worth it when you can't get through any other way and need answers about your claim. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is just overwhelmed most of the time.

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Omar Hassan

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Don't let them intimidate you with all the requirements! I've been through this system multiple times and they make it sound way more complicated than it is. File your claim and let them sort out the details. Worst case they say no and you're in the same position you're in now.

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Javier Torres

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That's actually really reassuring. I was worried about filing if I wasn't sure I qualified.

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Nora Bennett

NYS Department of Labor how to receive unemployment payment after approval

My claim was finally approved last week after being in adjudication for almost a month, but I still haven't received any payments. The NYS Department of Labor website shows my weekly claims were processed but no money has come through. I set up direct deposit when I first applied. Do I need to do something else to actually receive the unemployment payments? This is my first time dealing with unemployment and I'm not sure what the next steps are.

Anthony Young

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UGH the NYS Department of Labor payment system is SO BROKEN!! I've been waiting 3 weeks for payments that show as 'issued' and still nothing in my account. This is ridiculous - people need this money to survive and they act like it's no big deal that payments just disappear into thin air.

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same boat here, so frustrating

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Ryan Andre

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One more thing to check - make sure you didn't accidentally set up a debit card instead of direct deposit. NYS Department of Labor sometimes defaults to their KeyBank debit card option and people don't realize it. If that's the case, you should have received a card in the mail within 7-10 days of your first issued payment.

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Yuki Nakamura

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits timeline - when did covid unemployment start exactly?

I'm trying to figure out the exact dates when NYS Department of Labor started processing covid-related unemployment claims back in 2020. My employer is asking for documentation about when I first became eligible and I want to make sure I have the timeline right. I know regular UI was available but there were also the federal programs that came later. Does anyone remember the specific dates when different programs kicked in? I need this for some paperwork I'm filling out.

Mei Chen

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just check your my.ny.gov account, it should have all your claim history with dates

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Yuki Nakamura

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I tried that but my account only goes back to 2022 for some reason. The older stuff isn't showing up.

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CosmicCadet

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The whole rollout was such a mess! I remember NYS Department of Labor kept changing the rules and nobody knew what was happening. They had to hire thousands of temporary workers just to handle all the claims. If you need exact dates, you might have to request your full claim history directly from them.

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Zoe Alexopoulos

Why does NYS Department of Labor unemployment pay so little compared to my actual salary?

I just got laid off from my job making $65,000 a year and filed my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor. When I calculated what I'll be getting, it's only going to be like $504 a week maximum. That's barely enough to cover my rent let alone food and other bills. I know unemployment isn't supposed to replace your whole salary but this seems ridiculously low. Is there something I'm missing here? Are there any other benefits I can apply for through NYS Department of Labor to supplement this? I'm really stressed about how I'm going to make ends meet.

wait i thought unemployment was like 60% of your salary? thats what my friend told me when she got laid off from her job in albany

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It varies by state. Some states do have higher replacement rates, but NY is around 50% with that $504 weekly maximum cap.

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This is exactly why I keep telling people to have an emergency fund! You can't rely on the government to take care of you. That said, definitely apply for everything you qualify for and start job hunting immediately. The job market is actually pretty good right now in most industries.

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Easy to say when you have extra money to save. Some of us are living paycheck to paycheck already.

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Amara Okonkwo

How to figure out how much unemployment I will get from NYS Department of Labor

I'm about to file for unemployment and I'm trying to budget for the next few months. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit amount? I've been working part-time at two different jobs for the past year, making around $28,000 total. I found some calculator online but I'm not sure if it's accurate for New York. Also wondering if the job search requirements will affect how much I get paid? Any help would be appreciated!

Wait, so if I'm working part-time while collecting unemployment, I need to report that every week? What if I forget to report one week - will they come after me for overpayment?

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Yes, you must report all earnings when filing your weekly claim. If you forget to report work, NYS Department of Labor will eventually catch it through wage crossmatching and issue an overpayment notice. It's much better to report accurately from the start than deal with an overpayment appeal later.

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Dmitry Ivanov

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The whole system is so complicated! I've been trying to figure out my benefits for weeks and keep getting different answers. At least with regular UI it's somewhat predictable, unlike when I was on standby last year and never knew when I'd get paid.

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