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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?
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor, try using claimyr.com - they help people get through to agents when the phone lines are jammed. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling when my claim got stuck.
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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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
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Wait, I thought business owners couldn't get unemployment at all? My cousin owned a restaurant and when it closed during COVID he couldn't get regular unemployment, only got some business assistance stuff.
That's a common misconception. Corporate officers who take W-2 wages and pay unemployment taxes are generally eligible. It's sole proprietors and partners who typically can't collect. The restaurant owner was probably unincorporated or didn't pay SUTA on his own wages.
This gives me hope. I definitely paid all the taxes properly. Going to gather all my records and request that hearing. Thank you for the guidance!
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filing is just the first step, then the real fun begins with all the bureaucratic nonsense. They'll probably put your claim in adjudication for weeks while they 'investigate' something trivial. The whole system is designed to discourage people from actually getting benefits.
That's not always true - my claim was approved within a week with no issues. It really depends on your specific situation and employment history.
wait so filing for unemployment means they give you money every week? how is that different from like welfare or food stamps?
Unemployment is insurance that you and your employer paid into while you were working. It's specifically for people who lost their job through no fault of their own. Food stamps and welfare are different programs with different eligibility requirements.
Jacob Smithson
If you're having trouble navigating the NYS Department of Labor website for this data, you might want to try calling them directly. I know their phone lines are usually swamped, but I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Could be useful if you need specific clarification on how they calculate these rates.
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Carmen Diaz
•Interesting, I didn't know there were services to help with NYS Department of Labor calls. Might be worth trying if I can't find what I need online.
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Isabella Brown
The unemployment system was completely overwhelmed in 2020. I think the rates were actually higher than reported because so many people couldn't even file their claims initially due to website crashes and adjudication backlogs. The NYS Department of Labor wasn't prepared for that volume.
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