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Paolo Ricci

How is unemployment measured - confused about NYS Department of Labor statistics vs my claim status

I keep seeing different unemployment numbers in the news and I'm trying to understand how my personal situation fits into the bigger picture. My claim has been in adjudication for 6 weeks now and I'm wondering - when they calculate unemployment rates, do they count people like me who are waiting for benefits approval? I'm definitely unemployed but technically not receiving benefits yet. Does NYS Department of Labor report these differently? I'm just trying to understand if being in limbo like this affects the statistics somehow.

The NYS Department of Labor definitely doesn't use their own claim data for unemployment statistics - that would be way too skewed since not everyone who's unemployed files for benefits. Some people don't qualify, others don't bother applying. The household survey method gives a more accurate picture of actual unemployment levels.

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6 weeks is ridiculous for adjudication though. Something must be flagged in your file that needs manual review.

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Carmen Diaz

How long before you can claim unemployment benefits in NY - timing question

I just got laid off from my retail job yesterday and I'm wondering how long I need to wait before I can file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor? My manager said something about waiting periods but I'm not sure if that's accurate. I've never filed for UI before and I'm really stressed about paying my rent next month. Does anyone know if there's a specific waiting period or can I apply right away? Also do I need to wait until I get my final paycheck or can I start the process now?

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Never heard of that service before but honestly if it gets you through to NYS Department of Labor faster it might be worth it. The phone system is absolutely terrible.

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Just file online ASAP and make sure you have your social security number, employment history for the last 18 months, and your employer's information ready. The online application is pretty straightforward and you can save your progress if you need to step away.

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Talia Klein

NYS Department of Labor claim approval timeline between 1929 and 1933 weeks - normal processing?

I'm trying to understand what's considered normal processing time for unemployment claims with NYS Department of Labor. My claim has been pending between 1929 and 1933 weeks now (I know that sounds crazy but that's what the system is showing). Obviously this can't be right since that would be like 37+ years! Has anyone else seen weird timestamp errors like this in their claim status? I filed back in October and it's been stuck in 'pending adjudication' ever since. When I try to call NYS Department of Labor the automated system just repeats the same bizarre timeframe. Is this a known glitch or should I be worried my claim is completely lost in the system?

THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARE A COMPLETE JOKE!!! I've been dealing with glitches and errors for months. They probably have claims from the actual Great Depression still showing as pending in their system. This is what happens when government agencies use outdated technology and don't invest in proper IT infrastructure.

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I hear you on the frustration but getting angry won't fix the technical issue. OP still needs practical steps to resolve their claim.

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When I worked in IT before becoming unemployed, we'd see timestamp errors like this when there's a database field overflow or incorrect date formatting during system updates. The 1929-1933 range is probably defaulting to some kind of epoch time error. Document everything you're seeing with screenshots and when you do reach NYS Department of Labor, mention specifically that this appears to be a database timestamp corruption issue - using technical terms sometimes helps get escalated to someone who can actually fix it.

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This is really helpful context! I'll definitely take screenshots and use those exact terms when I finally get through to someone.

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Carmen Vega

How to dispute unemployment claim determination from NYS Department of Labor

My former employer is trying to dispute my unemployment claim and I just got a notice from NYS Department of Labor saying there's going to be a hearing. I was laid off due to company downsizing in December but now they're claiming I was fired for misconduct which is completely false. I have all my performance reviews showing I was a good employee and emails about the layoffs. How do I dispute this and what should I bring to the hearing? I'm really stressed because I need these benefits to pay my bills while job searching.

ugh this happened to my friend too... her company laid off like 20 people but then tried to say she was fired for attendance. she won though because she had all her time cards and stuff. the system is so messed up

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One more important thing - make sure you continue filing your weekly claims while this is being disputed. Even if your benefits are temporarily stopped, you can still file and if you win the hearing, you'll get back pay for all the weeks you certified. Don't let this gap in filing hurt your claim.

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Oh good point, I wasn't sure if I should keep filing or not. Thanks for clarifying that!

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Christian Bierman

NYS Department of Labor strategies for dealing with long term unemployment benefits exhaustion

I've been unemployed for 18 months now and my regular UI benefits ran out 6 months ago. I'm really struggling to figure out what options I have left through NYS Department of Labor. I keep applying for jobs but the market in my field (marketing coordinator) is brutal right now. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of extended unemployment? What resources did you find through NYS Department of Labor for long-term situations? I'm starting to panic about my finances and wondering if there are any programs I'm missing.

The whole system is broken honestly. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for over a year and they make everything unnecessarily complicated. Why should people have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic information about what programs exist?? It's like they don't want to help people who need it most.

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I understand the frustration but there are people at NYS Department of Labor who genuinely want to help. The system has issues but complaining doesn't solve the immediate problem of finding resources.

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Have you considered temporary or contract work while you search? Sometimes that can help bridge the gap financially and also shows activity on your resume. Plus some temp agencies work directly with NYS Department of Labor job placement services.

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I've thought about it but wasn't sure how that affects any potential benefits. Do I need to report temp work to NYS Department of Labor if I'm not currently receiving UI?

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If you're not currently receiving UI benefits, you don't need to report temp work to NYS Department of Labor. But definitely keep records in case you need to file for benefits again in the future.

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