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Can someone collect unemployment if they are fired - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question
My brother just got fired from his job last week and he's asking me if he can still file for unemployment benefits. I told him I wasn't sure because I thought you had to be laid off to get benefits. Does anyone know if you can collect unemployment if they are fired from NYS Department of Labor? He worked there for like 2 years and they said it was for attendance issues but he claims he was never given any warnings. I'm trying to help him figure out what to do next.
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How does filing unemployment affect the employer - worried about my boss finding out
I got laid off from my job at a small marketing company two weeks ago and I need to file for unemployment benefits but I'm really worried about how this will affect my former employer. My boss seemed pretty stressed about finances when they let me go and I don't want to make things worse for the company. I know they have to pay into the unemployment system but I'm not sure exactly how it works. Will my claim directly cost them money? Will they get notified that I filed? I'm scared they might give me a bad reference if they think I'm costing them extra. Has anyone dealt with this situation before? I really need the benefits but I also need to maintain a good relationship with my former employer for future job references.
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Look, if you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to actually file your claim, there's a service called Claimyr that can help you reach an agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used them when I couldn't get through the phone lines for weeks. Much easier than spending hours on hold just to get disconnected.
How does that even work? Do they just call for you or something?
Yeah basically they handle the calling and waiting part, then connect you when they get an agent on the line. Saved me so much frustration.
Just file the claim already! You paid into this system through your paycheck deductions and your employer has been paying their part too. It's not charity, it's insurance you've earned. Don't let guilt stop you from getting benefits you're entitled to.
You're absolutely right. I guess I just needed to hear that it's okay to use the system when I actually need it.
How long does it take NYS Department of Labor unemployment to approve you - still waiting after 2 weeks
Filed my unemployment claim two weeks ago and still haven't heard anything back from NYS Department of Labor. My online account just shows 'claim pending' with no other details. I lost my job at a restaurant when they had to close suddenly and I really need to know how long this process takes. My rent is due next week and I'm getting stressed about the timeline. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? What's the normal approval time supposed to be?
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Keep filing those weekly claims no matter what! Even if approval takes a while you'll get back pay for all the weeks you were eligible. I made the mistake of stopping my weekly claims thinking it didn't matter and lost out on 2 weeks of benefits.
What causes NYS Department of Labor to deny unemployment claims?
I'm trying to understand all the ways you can get denied unemployment benefits by NYS Department of Labor before I file my claim. My last job ended kind of messy and I want to know what I'm walking into. What are the main reasons they reject applications? I've heard about voluntary quit vs fired but don't really understand how they decide.
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Don't forget about the work search requirements! Even if your initial claim gets approved, you can lose benefits later if you don't do enough job searching or turn down work that NYS Department of Labor considers suitable for your skills and experience.
ugh this system is so stacked against workers. they make it impossible to get benefits even when you legitimately need them. good luck OP, hope your situation is more straightforward than mine was
Hang in there! The system isn't perfect but it does work for people who qualify. Just be honest about what happened and keep good records.
Why is unemployment so high in NY - NYS Department of Labor claim taking forever
I've been out of work for 6 months now and it feels like everyone I know is struggling to find jobs. Filed my NYS Department of Labor claim back in October and while I'm getting benefits, the job market seems absolutely terrible. I'm doing my required job searches through the system but most postings are either scams or want 5+ years experience for entry level positions. Anyone else noticing unemployment staying really high despite what the news says? Starting to wonder if there's something wrong with the job market or if it's just me.
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Had to deal with something similar when my claim got stuck in adjudication and I couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Interesting, I might need to check that out if I run into issues with my weekly claims. Getting through to NYS Department of Labor is impossible most days.
Nia Williams
tell him to file no matter what!! the worst they can say is no but if he doesn't file he gets nothing for sure. I got fired for being late too much and still got benefits because they couldn't prove it was willful misconduct
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Luca Ricci
This whole system is so confusing. I thought if you get fired you automatically can't get unemployment. Good to know that's not always true. The NYS Department of Labor really needs to make this stuff clearer for people.
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
It's definitely confusing but the basic rule is that you can get benefits unless you were fired for misconduct. Things like poor performance, attendance issues without warnings, or company downsizing usually don't count as misconduct. Only things like theft, violence, or repeatedly ignoring direct orders typically disqualify you.
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