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Make sure she applies as soon as possible! There's a waiting week but benefits are only paid from the week you actually file, not from when she lost her job. Also she can't have quit voluntarily or been fired for misconduct - sounds like neither applies to her situation since it was a layoff.
basically anyone can APPLY but whether you get approved is different. I applied when I quit my job and obviously got denied but at least I tried lol. the system is set up to make you jump through hoops anyway
honestly the whole system is designed to confuse people with all these acronyms and technical terms. they make it so complicated on purpose
The whole eligibility system is a JOKE. They make it so complicated on purpose to discourage people from applying. I worked for 2 years and they still tried to deny me because of some technicality about my work schedule. Had to fight them for months just to get what I was entitled to.
Teresa Boyd
Also keep in mind that if you worked in multiple states, things get more complicated. NYS Department of Labor will coordinate with other states through interstate claims, but it can delay processing. And if you're on standby status (temporary layoff expecting to return), the rules are slightly different - you don't have to do job searches but you do have to remain available.
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Lourdes Fox
The whole system is so confusing! I wish they would just tell you upfront if you qualify instead of making you jump through hoops. At least once you're approved the weekly claims are pretty straightforward.
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Tasia Synder
•The complexity comes from all the different work situations they have to account for. But yes, once you understand your specific situation, the weekly certification process is much simpler.
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