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This whole system is so confusing!! Why can't they just have clear guidelines posted somewhere? I'm in a similar boat and every person I talk to gives me different information. Some say you can't collect both, others say it depends on your specific disability status. It's incredibly frustrating trying to navigate this bureaucratic maze.
I understand the frustration. The complexity comes from the fact that unemployment and disability are managed by different agencies with different criteria. NYS Department of Labor focuses on ability to work, while Social Security focuses on inability to work substantial gainful activity.
Just want to add that timing is really important here. If your wife decides to attempt work, she should notify Social Security immediately and keep detailed records of everything. When filing for unemployment, she'll need to be completely honest about her disability status during the application process. NYS Department of Labor will likely flag the case for review anyway.
Good point about keeping records. Should she wait until after she starts working to contact Social Security, or notify them when she's just considering it?
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I had such a nightmare trying to reach NYS Department of Labor when I needed to clarify my benefit status last year. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person at the unemployment office. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration dealing with the phone system.
Interesting, never heard of that. Did they charge you a lot to make the call?
It was worth it to actually talk to someone instead of calling 200 times. Way easier than dealing with the busy signals myself.
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Speaking of economic worries, this reminds me of when I was laid off in 2008. Back then I was so stressed about everything - the housing market, unemployment running out, finding another job. But honestly the NYS Department of Labor benefits kept coming as long as I did my job search requirements and weekly certifications. The state unemployment fund is separate from federal monetary policy.
To directly answer your question - no, interest rate changes won't affect your current benefit amount or duration. New York's unemployment insurance is funded by employer taxes, not federal programs. Focus on continuing your job search and filing your weekly claims on time. The economic uncertainty is stressful but your existing claim should continue normally.
Thanks, that's reassuring. I'll keep doing my weekly certifications and job search log like normal. Just needed to hear that from someone who knows the system.
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this whole system is RIGGED against workers! Of course employers fight claims because it costs them money. Meanwhile we're the ones who need to eat and pay rent but they make us jump through hoops with NYS Department of Labor just to save a few bucks on their taxes
exactly! and then when you try to call NYS Department of Labor to ask questions you sit on hold for hours or get disconnected
Just went through this myself. Your employer can contest your claim within 10 days if they think you weren't eligible (like if they claim you quit instead of being laid off). But if you were legitimately laid off due to lack of work, you should be fine. Keep any documentation about your layoff just in case.
Keisha Brown
THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! They expect you to live on $500/week when rent alone is $1200. Meanwhile politicians get their full salaries. Makes me sick how they treat working people in this state.
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Paolo Esposito
•I feel your frustration but focusing on available programs is more helpful right now
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Amina Toure
Have you looked into the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs? They sometimes offer income support during training for in-demand careers. Also check if your county has any emergency assistance programs for displaced workers.
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Miguel Castro
•I'll call my county social services office tomorrow. Didn't know they might have programs for displaced workers specifically.
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