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I went through this same confusion last year! The base period thing is really important to understand. For me, I filed in March 2024 so my base period was October 2022 through September 2023. My most recent job wasn't even counted because it was too recent. Make sure you have all your W-2s and pay stubs ready when you file because NYS Department of Labor will verify everything anyway.
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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a nightmare!! i applied 2 months ago and STILL haven't gotten my first payment because they keep asking for more documentation. make sure you have EVERYTHING ready before you even start the application or you'll be waiting forever like me
What kind of documentation did they ask for? I want to make sure I have everything ready.
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The whole system is so confusing! I've been collecting for 8 weeks now and I still don't really understand how they calculate everything. My neighbor got benefits for longer than 26 weeks but that was during COVID when there were extensions. Now I hear there's nothing extra available.
Just to clarify - the 26 weeks is the standard maximum, but your actual duration might be less depending on your earnings history. NYS Department of Labor looks at your base period wages to determine both your weekly benefit amount and total duration. If you didn't work much in your base period, you might not qualify for the full 26 weeks.
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The NYS unemployment system is SO confusing about this stuff. I've been unemployed since December and still don't understand half the rules. Why can't they just make it simple - if you work, you lose benefits. Instead we have all these calculations and formulas that nobody explains clearly.
The earning allowance exists to encourage people to take part-time work while searching for full-time employment. It prevents the 'benefits cliff' where working a few hours would make you worse off financially.
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THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST YOUNG PEOPLE! They want us to have experience but won't give us a chance to GET experience. Meanwhile older workers are taking entry level jobs because they can't find anything in their field. It's a complete mess and NYS Department of Labor just treats everyone the same regardless of age or circumstances.
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Sofia Rodriguez
•I hear your frustration but there are actually some age-specific programs available. The WIOA youth program goes up to age 24 and can provide job training and support services.
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Dmitry Ivanov
omg yes!! im 20 and have been on unemployment for 4 months. literally applied to like 200 jobs and maybe heard back from 10. the job search requirement is so stressful when you know most applications are just going into a black hole
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