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From what I understand, there are different departments within NYS Department of Labor that handle different types of decisions. Initial eligibility is one thing, but ongoing weekly claims are reviewed differently. Plus if you ever need to appeal a decision, that goes to administrative law judges who are separate from the regular claims processors.
Good to know about the appeal process, hopefully I won't need that! Just want to get through the initial approval.
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just make sure ur doing ur job search requirements too or they'll cut u off before the 26 weeks. u gotta prove ur looking for work every week
yeah i know about the job search thing. how many jobs do i need to apply to each week?
You need to make at least 3 work search activities per week. This can include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, or other approved activities. Keep detailed records because NYS Department of Labor can audit your job search log at any time.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor for any final questions about your claim, I found this service called Claimyr that helped me reach an agent when I couldn't get through the regular phone lines. Check out claimyr.com - they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to clarify some things before my benefits ended.
Thanks, I'll check that out. I do have a question about my final payment that I haven't been able to get answered through the regular channels.
Just whatever you do dont lie about the dates or try to hide the gap. HR departments can verify employment history easily now. Be upfront about being laid off, mention any productive activities during the unemployment period, and emphasize that you're ready to get back to work. Most reasonable employers will understand that good people sometimes get caught up in layoffs.
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Been there! When I got laid off from my restaurant job last year it was super overwhelming at first. The key thing is don't delay filing even if you're confused about something. You can always call later to clarify details but you need to get that initial claim in. Also make sure you certify for benefits every week even if your claim is still pending - missing a week can mess up your whole timeline.
One more thing - if your claim goes into adjudication (which means they need to verify something about your eligibility), don't panic. It's pretty common and just means they're reviewing your case. It can take a few weeks but as long as you were honestly laid off and not fired for misconduct, you should be fine.
What's adjudication exactly? Is that bad?
Adjudication just means NYS Department of Labor is reviewing your claim to verify you meet all the eligibility requirements. It's not bad, just a standard review process. They might contact your former employer to confirm the reason for separation. Just be patient and respond promptly to any requests for information.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit amount calculation. Spent hours on hold and kept getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent who explained everything. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration!
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Toot-n-Mighty
•How does that work exactly? I've been trying to reach someone for weeks about my benefit amount.
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Tyrone Hill
•They basically handle the calling process for you and get you connected to a live agent. Much easier than sitting on hold for hours.
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Lena Kowalski
The whole NYS unemployment system is a joke. They make these calculations so complicated on purpose. I've been fighting with them for months over my benefit amount and they keep giving me the runaround. NOBODY at NYS Department of Labor can explain anything clearly!!
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DeShawn Washington
•I feel you on the frustration but the calculation formula is actually pretty straightforward once you understand it. The problem is they don't explain it well on their website.
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