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Ava Harris

NYS Department of Labor historical question - what led to the decline unemployment after 1933?

Working on a research project about unemployment trends and I'm curious about the factors that led to declining unemployment rates after 1933. I know this was during the Great Depression era, but what specific policies or economic changes helped reduce joblessness? Does anyone know how this relates to the development of modern unemployment insurance systems like what we have with NYS Department of Labor today? I'm particularly interested in how the foundation for today's UI benefits was established during that period.

This is fascinating from a policy perspective. The unemployment insurance system established then required states to create their own programs - that's why we have NYS Department of Labor handling our claims rather than a federal system. Each state had to meet federal standards but could implement their own procedures for things like adjudication and job search requirements.

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Interesting! So the state-by-state approach we have now was intentional from the beginning, not something that evolved later.

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just wanted to add that agricultural programs also played a role, especially the Agricultural Adjustment Act. farming was still a huge employer back then so stabilizing farm incomes helped rural unemployment too

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QuantumQuasar

Can you collect unemployment while in jail - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question

I'm asking for my brother who got arrested last month and is currently locked up awaiting trial. He was working full-time at a warehouse before this happened and had filed for unemployment right before he got picked up. His claim was approved but now I'm wondering if he can still collect benefits while he's incarcerated? I know he can't look for work obviously but I'm not sure what the NYS Department of Labor rules are about this situation. Should I contact them to let them know or will this mess up his claim when he gets out?

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone, you might want to check out claimyr.com - they help people actually reach unemployment agents when the regular phone lines are jammed. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Given how important it is to report this situation quickly, it might be worth looking into.

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Thanks I'll check that out. The regular NYS Department of Labor phone number has been impossible to get through on.

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Wait so what if someone is just in jail for like a weekend? Do you have to report that too or is there some minimum time period?

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Any period of incarceration where you can't work or look for work should be reported. Even a few days can technically affect eligibility for those specific weeks.

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Evelyn Xu

How to eradicate unemployment benefits issues - NYS Department of Labor claim problems keep happening

I've been dealing with the NYS Department of Labor system for months now and it feels like every week there's a new problem with my claim. First it was stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks, then they said I didn't complete my job search requirements properly even though I logged everything, now they're questioning my availability status. I'm starting to think the only way to eradicate unemployment claim issues is to completely overhaul how we interact with this system. Has anyone found effective strategies to prevent these recurring problems? I'm exhausted from constantly having to fix things that shouldn't be broken in the first place.

The system is fundamentally broken and they know it. They make it deliberately difficult hoping people will give up and stop claiming benefits. I've been through THREE separate adjudication processes this year alone, each one lasting weeks. The job search requirements are intentionally confusing and they change the rules without proper notification.

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I feel this so much. It's like they design the system to be as frustrating as possible.

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One thing that helped me was setting up a dedicated email folder for all NYS Department of Labor correspondence and keeping a calendar with important dates like when my job search activities are due. Prevention really is better than trying to fix problems after they happen. Also make sure your contact information is always current in the system.

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Sadie Benitez

Who does unemployment affect - concerned about my family's situation

I'm trying to understand who unemployment really affects because my situation is getting complicated. I lost my job 2 months ago and have been collecting UI benefits through NYS Department of Labor, but now my spouse is worried about losing their job too. We have two kids and I'm wondering how unemployment affects families like ours. Does it impact your credit? What about kids' school programs that depend on income verification? I've been doing my weekly claims and job search requirements but honestly I'm scared about the bigger picture of how this affects everyone in our household.

ugh the whole system is broken... unemployment affects working people too because our taxes pay for it and then when we need it the system doesn't work properly

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Don't forget unemployment affects your future job prospects too if you're not strategic about it. Use this time for networking and skill building. Keep detailed records of your job search activities beyond what NYS Department of Labor requires.

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Layla Mendes

Is it easy to apply for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but honestly have no idea what I'm getting into. Lost my job last week at a retail store and my friend said I should apply but didn't really explain the process. Is it easy to apply for unemployment through NYS Department of Labor or am I going to be dealing with a nightmare of paperwork and phone calls? I've heard mixed things about the my.ny.gov website and whether it actually works. Just want to know what to expect before I start this whole thing.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! They make it seem easy to apply but then they find every excuse to delay or deny your claim. I've been fighting them for 3 months over a simple separation issue and still haven't received a penny. Don't get your hopes up that it'll be smooth sailing.

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Sorry you're going through that. What kind of separation issue are they questioning?

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Just go ahead and apply - worst case scenario they deny you and you appeal. But you can't get benefits if you don't apply first. The my.ny.gov portal works fine most of the time, just avoid filing during peak hours on Sundays when everyone else is doing their weekly claims.

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