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NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - why did industrial production drop and unemployment go up again
I'm doing research for a college paper about economic cycles and I keep seeing references to industrial production dropping and unemployment spiking again in 1938. Can anyone explain what happened back then? I'm particularly interested in how unemployment systems responded during that time period. My professor mentioned that this period actually influenced how modern unemployment insurance programs like NYS Department of Labor benefits work today. Any insights would be helpful for my economics assignment.
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NYS Department of Labor benefit amount seems way too low - what happens if unemployment is too low?
Just got approved for unemployment benefits and my weekly amount is only $184. I was making $52k at my marketing job before getting laid off last month. This barely covers my rent, let alone groceries and utilities. What happens if unemployment is too low to survive on? Is there any way to appeal this amount or get additional assistance? I calculated my benefit rate myself and it seems correct based on my wages, but I can't live on this. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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This is exactly why the unemployment system is broken! $184 a week in 2025? That's insulting. Meanwhile rent keeps going up and groceries cost a fortune. The whole system needs to be overhauled but good luck getting politicians to actually fix anything. At least you got approved though - some people wait months in adjudication just to get denied.
yeah the system sucks but complaining doesn't help pay bills. OP needs practical solutions not political rants
I remember when this happened to me a few years ago. The unemployment benefits barely covered anything. I ended up having to take a part-time job while collecting benefits, but you have to be careful about reporting those earnings properly or they'll reduce your weekly benefit amount. Also look into local food banks and community assistance programs. It's not ideal but it helps bridge the gap.
How many weeks to get unemployment benefits approved by NYS Department of Labor?
I submitted my unemployment application on my.ny.gov about 10 days ago and I'm wondering how many weeks it typically takes to actually start receiving benefits? My claim status shows 'under review' and I haven't heard anything back yet. I'm getting really stressed about my bills piling up. Does anyone know the usual timeline for NYS Department of Labor to process new claims? I made sure to answer all the questions correctly and uploaded my ID verification documents right away.
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Just want to add that even after your claim gets approved, there's usually a one-week waiting period before you actually receive your first payment. So factor that into your timeline as well. The whole process from application to first payment can easily be 3-4 weeks minimum.
How far back can you file unemployment with NYS Department of Labor - missed filing deadline?
I lost my job back in September but didn't think I qualified for unemployment benefits so I never applied. Now I'm struggling to find work and realize I probably should have filed. Can I still apply for NYS Department of Labor benefits even though it's been several months? How far back can you file unemployment claims and still get back pay? I'm worried I missed my window completely.
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The whole system is ridiculous - they make it so confusing that people don't even know they should apply! Then they penalize you for not knowing their arbitrary rules. I waited 3 weeks because I thought I had to have a certain number of hours worked first.
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Never heard of that but might be worth trying. The phone lines are always busy when I call.
What is the worst type of unemployment situation with NYS Department of Labor claims?
I've been dealing with different unemployment situations over the past few years and I'm curious what others think is the absolute worst scenario when it comes to NYS Department of Labor claims. Is it being stuck in adjudication limbo for months? Getting hit with an overpayment notice? Having your claim denied after waiting weeks? Or maybe it's something else entirely like getting disqualified right before your benefits run out? I'm asking because I feel like I've experienced most of these nightmares and wondering if there's something even worse I haven't encountered yet.
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The WORST is definitely when you're on standby status and your employer keeps jerking you around with callback dates. You can't look for other work because you're supposed to be available for recall, but they keep pushing back the date. Then if you do take another job, they might call you back the next week and you lose both opportunities. It's like being in employment purgatory.
That's a really good point about standby status. The regulations around able and available requirements during standby can create impossible situations where you're damned if you do and damned if you don't.
Andre Lefebvre
omg i remember learning about this in high school history! wasnt there also something about the stock market being weird that year too? and didnt world war 2 starting help fix everything eventually??
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Ethan Clark
You're thinking of the right general timeframe, but the 1938 recession was more about fiscal and monetary policy mistakes than stock market issues. And yes, WWII preparation did eventually help with employment, but that's a few years later.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
This sounds exactly like what could happen again today if they mess with unemployment benefits too much. The government always thinks they can just cut spending and everything will be fine but then people lose their jobs and the whole economy crashes. At least now we have better unemployment systems like NYS Department of Labor that can respond faster than they could back in 1938.
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