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Here's what I learned after dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months - you need to meet the basic eligibility first: worked enough hours in your base period, lost work through no fault of your own, able and available for work, and actively job searching. The 'when' really depends on WHY you're unemployed. Layoffs = immediate eligibility. Firing for performance = usually eligible after adjudication. Quitting = very limited eligibility unless you can prove good cause. If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific situation, I had success using claimyr.com - they help you get through to actual agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Thanks for the claimyr info! I've been dreading trying to call NYS Department of Labor because I heard the wait times are horrible.
Wait, is that service legit? Seems too good to be true if they can actually get you through to someone at NYS Department of Labor.
just wanted to add my experience - i was able to file immediately when i got laid off but it still took forever for my first payment because of some stupid adjudication thing. the whole process is such a nightmare honestly
Adjudication delays are unfortunately common, especially if there are any questions about your separation from work. The key is to keep filing your weekly claims during the process.
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employers hate unemployment claims because it costs them money in the long run through higher taxes but thats their problem not yours... if they didnt want to pay unemployment taxes they shouldnt have laid people off
Well, it's a bit more nuanced than that. Unemployment insurance is meant to be a safety net for situations exactly like legitimate layoffs. Employers understand this is part of doing business.
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It's interesting how that 1930s legislation still affects how we file our weekly claims today through NYS Department of Labor. The federal framework requires states to meet certain standards for eligibility and job search requirements, which is why the process is similar across different states but administered locally.
I never realized the connection between that old law and why I have to do job searches every week for my UI claim. Makes more sense now.
Just to add some context for your paper - FUTA established the 6% federal tax on employer payrolls that funds the unemployment system. States that meet federal requirements get a 5.4% credit, so they effectively only pay 0.6% to the federal government. This is how NYS Department of Labor gets the money to pay out benefits to claimants like us.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify your specific situation, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually reach an agent. They have this system that calls the unemployment office for you and connects you when someone picks up. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of busy signals when I needed to discuss my partial disability situation with an actual person who could look at my account.
That sounds really helpful! I've been trying to call for weeks with no luck. Did they charge you for it?
There's a fee but honestly it was worth it to get my questions answered quickly instead of spending weeks trying to get through. Much less stressful than the regular phone maze.
Just wanted to add that you should keep detailed records of all your medical documentation and work search activities. If there's ever a question about your eligibility later, having everything documented will help your case. Also make sure your work search log reflects jobs you could actually perform - don't just apply to anything.
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I was in a similar situation last year and had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my payment schedule. If you run into issues getting through to them, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of busy signals and dropped calls.
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Ella Knight
•Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind if I need to call them about anything.
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Olivia Evans
Don't forget about the job search requirements too! You need to make at least 3 job contacts per week and keep a log or they can cut off your benefits. The NYS Department of Labor website has details about what counts as a valid job contact.
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