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Sophie Hernandez

Is it bad to apply for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor consequences?

I got laid off from my restaurant job last week and my friend told me I should file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor but I'm worried it might hurt me somehow? Like will it show up on background checks or affect my credit score or something? I've never done this before and honestly don't even know if I qualify since I was only there for 8 months. Is there any downside to applying or should I just try to find another job quickly instead?

One thing that helped me when I was struggling to get through to NYS Department of Labor for questions about my claim - I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls for you and gets you connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way better than spending hours on hold getting disconnected.

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That actually sounds really helpful. The phone lines are always jammed and half the time you get hung up on anyway.

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lol why would it be bad? that's literally what unemployment is for when you lose your job. file today and start getting paid

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Evelyn Kelly

How do I receive my unemployment money from NYS Department of Labor?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits after waiting 3 weeks for adjudication to clear, but I have no idea how I'm supposed to actually get the money. My claim status on my.ny.gov shows approved but there's nothing about payment method setup. Do I need to set up direct deposit somewhere? Will they mail me a check? I'm really confused about the whole process and need this money to pay rent next week.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A MESS! I've been waiting 6 weeks for my card and nobody can tell me why. The NYS Department of Labor just keeps saying 'processing delays' but won't give any real timeline. Meanwhile I'm about to lose my apartment because I can't access MY OWN MONEY.

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If it's been that long, you should definitely call the KeyBank customer service line directly. Sometimes there are address verification issues that hold up card delivery.

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Just wanted to add that you can check your payment history in the my.ny.gov portal to see when payments were issued. Sometimes the card arrives before you even realize the money has been processed.

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Gavin King

Which has the most unemployment - trying to understand NYS Department of Labor statistics for job search planning

I'm trying to figure out which areas or industries in New York have the highest unemployment rates right now. I'm currently on unemployment benefits and need to focus my job search efforts where there might be more opportunities opening up. Does the NYS Department of Labor publish data about which counties or job sectors have the most people filing claims? I want to avoid areas that are completely saturated with job seekers. My weekly claims are going fine but I'm worried about the 26-week limit approaching and want to be strategic about where I'm looking.

honestly the whole system is a mess right now, unemployment numbers don't even reflect reality because so many people gave up looking or are working gig jobs that don't get counted properly

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Back to your original question - if you're looking at this strategically, focus on sectors that are actively hiring rather than areas with high unemployment. Healthcare, tech, and skilled trades are showing consistent job growth in NY. The unemployment rate tells you about job losses, but job creation data tells you about opportunities.

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Aisha Hussain

How to file an appeal with unemployment NYS Department of Labor - need step by step process

My unemployment claim got denied last week and I need to appeal this decision but I'm completely lost on where to start. The denial letter mentions I have 30 days to file an appeal with unemployment but doesn't give clear instructions on exactly how to do it. I was terminated from my retail job for what they called 'attendance issues' but I have documentation showing all my absences were FMLA protected. Has anyone successfully appealed a denial through NYS Department of Labor? What forms do I need and where do I submit them?

appeals are such a pain with this system!! took me 3 months to get mine resolved and they still messed up the paperwork twice. make copies of EVERYTHING you send them because they love to lose stuff

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Ugh that's exactly what I'm worried about. Did you end up winning your appeal at least?

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i think you just call them and tell them you want to appeal? thats what my friend did

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No, you need to file it in writing either online or by mail. Phone calls don't count as official appeals.

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Lukas Fitzgerald

What do you get paid on unemployment - NYS Department of Labor benefit amounts explained

I'm trying to figure out exactly what I'll be getting paid if I file for unemployment in New York. I worked part-time for the last year making about $28,000 total. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit amount? I keep seeing different numbers online and I'm confused about whether there's a maximum or minimum payment. Also do they look at your highest quarter or your total earnings? Really need to understand this before I file my claim.

Don't forget you also might qualify for partial benefits if you're working reduced hours! NYS Department of Labor has rules about earning up to a certain amount and still getting some unemployment payment. Saved my butt when I got cut to 2 days a week.

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Oh that's good to know! I might end up with reduced hours instead of being laid off completely.

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just file the claim and see what happens lol, you can always appeal if the amount seems wrong

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