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What reasons can unemployment be denied by NYS Department of Labor?
I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but want to understand all the ways my claim could get rejected before I waste time with the application. My friend got denied last year and never really explained why. What are the main reasons NYS Department of Labor denies unemployment claims? I want to make sure I have everything in order before I file.
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How to file for unemployment NYS Department of Labor - NYC resident needs help with process
I just lost my job last week and I'm trying to figure out how to file for unemployment as a NYC resident. I've heard there's an online system but I'm not sure where to start or what documents I need. Does anyone know the step-by-step process for filing with NYS Department of Labor? I'm worried I'm going to mess something up and delay my benefits. Any help would be appreciated!
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Whatever you do, make sure you answer all the questions honestly about why you lost your job. If there's any discrepancy between what you say and what your employer reports, your claim could go into adjudication which can delay everything for weeks. I learned this the hard way!
Also make sure you're actively looking for work and keeping track of your job search activities. NYS Department of Labor requires you to search for work and they might ask for documentation of your job search efforts.
How many jobs do I need to apply for each week? I want to make sure I meet the requirements.
The requirement is that you make a reasonable effort to find work. Keep records of where you apply, when, and any responses you get. There's no specific number but 3-4 applications per week is generally considered adequate.
How to get max unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?
I'm starting a new claim and want to make sure I'm doing everything right to get the maximum weekly benefit amount. I've been working for 8 years making around $75k but I'm not sure how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit or what I need to do to qualify for the highest amount possible. Do they look at my last job's salary or my whole work history? Also heard there's something about a maximum cap - is that true? Any advice on how to maximize what I can get would be really helpful.
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The system is so confusing! I thought it was based on your last job's pay but apparently it's this whole complicated formula. Why can't they just make it simple??
One more tip - if you're close to the end of a quarter when you become unemployed, it might be worth waiting a few days to file if it means your base period will include higher wages from a more recent quarter. But generally, file as soon as you're unemployed since you can't get benefits for weeks before you file.
That's really helpful context. I'll check my quarterly earnings to see if waiting would help or hurt me.
NYS Department of Labor benefits after termination - how to get fired and collect unemployment properly
My boss has been making my life hell for months and I'm pretty sure they want me gone anyway. I've been thinking about just forcing their hand so I can collect unemployment while I look for something better. I know you can't just quit and get benefits, but what about getting terminated? I've heard if you get fired for certain reasons you can still collect from NYS Department of Labor. Does anyone know the rules around this? I don't want to do anything that would disqualify me from UI benefits but this job is destroying my mental health.
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The system is so messed up that people have to think about stuff like this just to survive. Your boss sounds awful and you shouldn't have to put up with that treatment just to keep a paycheck.
One more thing - if you do end up getting terminated, make sure you file your unemployment claim immediately and be completely honest about the circumstances. NYS Department of Labor will contact your employer anyway, so any lies will just hurt your case. Document everything that's happening at work now in case you need it later for your claim or a potential appeal.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim processing in area with highest unemployment - any special procedures?
I live in one of the counties with highest unemployment rates in NY and just filed my initial claim last week. My friend mentioned that areas with highest unemployment might have different processing times or requirements through NYS Department of Labor. Is this true? My claim status still shows 'under review' and I'm wondering if the high unemployment in my area affects how quickly they process claims. Has anyone else in a high unemployment area experienced delays or different procedures?
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I'm in the same boat with highest unemployment in my area and getting anxious about when my claim will be approved. What if they're prioritizing other regions? What if there's not enough funding allocated to areas like ours? Should I be doing something else while I wait?
NYS Department of Labor doesn't prioritize claims by geographic region or unemployment rates. Funding is distributed statewide, not by county unemployment levels. Just make sure you're filing your weekly claims even while your initial claim is pending.
The whole system is overwhelmed everywhere regardless of local unemployment rates! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and it's the same story - delays, busy phone lines, unclear status updates. Areas with highest unemployment probably just have more people calling the same overloaded system.
exactly this ^
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Logan Greenburg
They can also deny if you're attending school full-time or not available for full-time work. I made the mistake of mentioning I was taking some evening classes and they questioned my availability. Had to prove the classes didn't interfere with my ability to work standard business hours.
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