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File anyway and see what happens. Worst case they deny you but at least you tried.
Actually, there can be consequences for filing without good cause - it could affect future benefit eligibility. Better to understand the requirements first.
I went through something similar when I quit my job at a warehouse. The supervisor was making sexual comments and creating an uncomfortable environment. I filed for unemployment and had to go through the whole adjudication process, but I eventually got approved. The key was having specific examples and being able to show I tried to address the issue with HR first. NYS Department of Labor wants to see you made reasonable efforts to resolve the situation before quitting.
Did you have to provide witness statements or just your own account of what happened?
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The whole unemployment system is such a mess honestly. They make it so complicated when people are already stressed about losing their jobs. But yeah you have to play their game and file immediately or you're screwed.
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Also don't forget you'll need to do weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits. And they have job search requirements now - you need to do work search activities and keep a log. The whole system is such a pain but at least the money helps while you're looking.
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When you file your claim, make sure to explain exactly what happened - that it was an economic layoff due to the employer's inability to meet new wage requirements. Don't just put 'laid off' - be specific. Also keep any documentation from your employer about the layoff if they gave you anything in writing. NYS Department of Labor sometimes asks for additional information during the adjudication process.
The whole minimum wage situation is creating so many problems for small businesses. My friend owns a coffee shop and she's been struggling ever since the increases started. But you're right that workers shouldn't be penalized for economic decisions they had no control over. The unemployment system exists for exactly these situations.
Adriana Cohn
The whole system is ridiculous! Employers can fire you for basically anything and then try to block your unemployment too. I got fired for being 5 minutes late ONCE and had to fight for months to get my benefits. NYS Department of Labor always sides with the employer first.
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Jace Caspullo
Same thing happened to me but with indeed alerts coming to my work email by accident... took forever to sort out but eventually got approved
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