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Zoe Gonzalez

Can I get unemployment if I quit because of COVID-19 concerns at my job?

I'm thinking about quitting my retail job because my manager isn't enforcing mask policies and several coworkers have tested positive for COVID-19 recently. I have asthma and I'm really worried about getting sick. Would I be able to collect unemployment benefits if I quit for health reasons related to COVID? I know normally you can't get benefits if you quit voluntarily but wondering if there are exceptions for unsafe working conditions. Has anyone dealt with this situation?

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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Sorry you went through that. Did you eventually win your appeal?

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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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Dylan Hughes

NYS Department of Labor temporary unemployment experienced by people changing jobs - what's this called?

I'm helping my cousin understand her unemployment situation and I'm totally blanking on the official term. She quit her retail job last month and has been unemployed for about 3 weeks while interviewing for a new position in marketing. She's got a few promising leads but nothing concrete yet. What do they call this type of temporary unemployment when you're between jobs? I remember there's a specific economic term for it but can't recall. Also wondering if this affects her eligibility for NYS Department of Labor benefits since she voluntarily left her last job.

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Interesting, I'll mention that to her. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is definitely frustrating to navigate.

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Frictional unemployment is totally normal and actually considered healthy for the economy since it means people are moving to better job matches. But yeah, the unemployment insurance system isn't really designed for voluntary job changes.

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Grace Durand

What does open status mean on NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim?

I just checked my claim status on the my.ny.gov portal and it shows 'open' but I'm not sure what that actually means. I filed my initial claim two weeks ago and have been filing my weekly claims but haven't received any payments yet. Does open status mean my claim is approved or just that it's being processed? I'm getting really confused by all the different statuses on the NYS Department of Labor website.

If you can't get through to NYS Department of Labor by phone (which is basically impossible these days), I had success using Claimyr to actually reach an agent. They helped me figure out what was holding up my claim when the portal wasn't showing anything. Check out claimyr.com - there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than sitting on hold for hours.

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Is that legit? I've been trying to call for days and either get disconnected or the line is busy.

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Yeah it's real, they basically get you connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. Saved me tons of time and stress.

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The whole system is a joke. Open status could mean anything - they just keep you guessing while your bills pile up. I've had open status for a month and still no payments because apparently they need to 'verify my employment history' even though I submitted everything they asked for.

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ugh same here, the waiting is killing me

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Anderson Prospero

NYS Department of Labor unemployment rate trends - what rate is considered high for benefits?

I've been tracking unemployment statistics and wondering about NYS Department of Labor perspectives on what unemployment rates are considered high. Currently researching for a college economics project and trying to understand how state unemployment rates affect benefit policies. Does anyone know if there's a specific rate threshold where NYS Department of Labor considers the state to be in high unemployment? I've seen references to extended benefits programs that kick in during certain conditions but can't find clear numbers.

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.

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I mean, there might be some political considerations, but the calculations are pretty standardized across states...

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For your project you should also look at how NYS Department of Labor defines 'unemployment' - they don't count people who've stopped looking for work or are underemployed. The actual economic distress rate is usually higher than official unemployment statistics show.

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Chloe Martin

Do workers pay into unemployment insurance through payroll deductions in NY?

I just started a new job and noticed my paystub doesn't show any deduction for unemployment insurance. My coworker said workers don't pay into the unemployment system but I find that hard to believe. If we don't pay into it, how does NYS Department of Labor fund unemployment benefits? Can someone explain how this actually works in New York?

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Interesting, I might check that out if I ever need to reach NYS Department of Labor directly. The phone system is definitely frustrating.

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my brother always complains about unemployment taxes as a small business owner. says its one of his biggest headaches with payroll. guess now i know why we dont see it on our checks!

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