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The whole system is set up to confuse people! They make you jump through hoops and half the time different offices give you different answers. I spent months trying to sort out benefit conflicts after my accident and nobody could give me a straight answer about what I was allowed to collect.
I feel you on that. The bureaucracy is insane. But at least now there are ways to actually talk to someone instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell forever.
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honestly the whole system is a mess, they make it so complicated on purpose!! ive been dealing with unemployment stuff for months and they never explain anything clearly
For your phone interview, focus on emphasizing that you were involuntarily separated from your job and that you're actively seeking new employment. Document your job search activities and be prepared to explain how your caregiving responsibilities don't interfere with your ability to accept suitable work. The adjudication process is reviewing whether you meet all eligibility requirements, not just the reason for separation.
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Double check that you actually filed an amended return if that's what was needed. Sometimes tax preparers say they'll handle everything but don't actually file the amended forms. Also make sure you have your 1099-G from NYS Department of Labor - that's the key document that shows your unemployment income and any taxes that were withheld.
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honestly i think theyre too busy to check most ppl unless u give them a reason to look closer. just keep decent records and dont claim benefits while working under the table or anything obvious like that
That's not good advice. They do random audits and if you can't prove your job search activities, they'll disqualify you and demand repayment of benefits.
THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CATCH YOU! They have algorithms that flag suspicious patterns and they WILL audit you if something looks off. I know someone who got disqualified because they couldn't prove half their job searches. Keep everything documented or you're screwed!
Yikes that's scary. What kind of patterns do they look for that seem suspicious?
Emma Anderson
MISCONDUCT is the big one they look for. If your employer claims you were fired for misconduct, you'll get disqualified and have to appeal. Even being late too many times can count as misconduct in their eyes. The system is designed to deny first and ask questions later.
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Amina Toure
•That's not entirely accurate. NYS Department of Labor does investigate misconduct claims, but simple attendance issues usually don't rise to the level of disqualifying misconduct unless it was willful and repeated after warnings.
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Malik Thompson
Same situation here! Got laid off last month and was worried about the same thing. Turns out if it's a genuine layoff you're usually fine.
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