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honestly the system is so backed up right now anyway, even legitimate claims take forever to process. i've been waiting 6 weeks for my adjudication to finish and can't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor. maybe focus on finding better work instead of trying to game the system?
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Your best bet is to document everything if your employer is reducing hours or changing working conditions. Keep records of schedule changes, any communication about layoffs, and changes to your job duties. If you do end up separated from your job, you'll need this documentation for your NYS Department of Labor claim. The key is being prepared rather than trying to force a situation.
That's really helpful advice. I'll start keeping better records of the hour cuts and any company communications about staffing changes.
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From what I've seen, the unemployment rates can be misleading though. Like yeah Nassau County might have low unemployment but good luck affording rent there on unemployment benefits! You might want to look at job growth rates too, not just current unemployment numbers.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor about employer questions or need to discuss your account, you might want to check out claimyr.com. They help people get through to actual agents when the phone lines are backed up. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used it last month when I needed to clarify some reporting requirements and couldn't get through the regular employer hotline.
Interesting, I didn't know there were services like that for employers too. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is definitely a nightmare to navigate.
Also keep detailed records of everything - termination dates, reasons for separation, any disciplinary actions. NYS Department of Labor will request this information when processing claims and having organized documentation can help if you need to contest anything. The experience rating system typically looks at a 3-year window, so it takes time for your rates to improve after a bad year.
Good point about the documentation. I've been pretty casual about record keeping but sounds like I need to get more organized.
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I remember MEUC! It was so confusing back then because you had to apply separately even if you were already getting regular unemployment. The whole thing was a mess honestly, probably good it's gone. NYS Department of Labor couldn't handle all the different programs at once.
Tell me about it, I never did figure out if I was supposed to get it or not, just gave up trying to navigate all those different applications
Freya Andersen
The whole system is ridiculous if you ask me. 26 weeks goes by FAST especially in this job market. I burned through my benefits last year and ended up having to take a job paying way less than what I was making before. The NYS Department of Labor doesn't care if you find something decent or not.
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Omar Farouk
Same situation here! Got my approval letter and everything looks good. The 26 weeks should be plenty of time to find something better than my old job.
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