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Can anyone apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor or are there restrictions?
I'm really confused about who's actually eligible to apply for unemployment in New York. My friend told me that literally anyone can apply for unemployment benefits through the NYS Department of Labor, but that doesn't sound right to me. I've been working part-time for about 8 months at a retail job and thinking about quitting to focus on school full-time. Would I be able to get unemployment if I quit? Or do you have to be laid off? Also, what about people who just moved here from another state - can they apply right away? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm not even eligible.
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NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim - what does wages lieu of notice mean for benefits?
Got laid off from my marketing job two weeks ago and my employer gave me something called 'wages in lieu of notice' - basically they paid me for two weeks instead of giving me advance notice. Now I'm confused about how this affects my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor. Do I have to wait until this payment period ends before I can start collecting benefits? The HR person wasn't very clear and I can't get through to anyone at the unemployment office. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my own claim issues and it's impossible. If you need to actually talk to someone about this wages in lieu situation, I recently found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to unemployment agents. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.
How does that work exactly? Do they just keep calling for you or what?
They basically handle the calling process and get you connected to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
The whole wages in lieu thing is so confusing! I got severance when I was laid off and wasn't sure if that was the same thing. Turns out severance is different - you can collect unemployment right away with severance but not with wages in lieu of notice. The NYS Department of Labor website should really explain this stuff better.
NYS Department of Labor eligibility for unemployment benefits - confused about requirements
I'm trying to figure out what is eligibility for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor and honestly the my.ny.gov website is confusing me. I worked part-time at a retail store for about 8 months before they cut my hours to almost nothing. Do I qualify? I'm also taking some online classes but they're just two evenings a week. I've been trying to research the requirements but keep seeing different information. Can someone break down the basic eligibility rules in simple terms? I don't want to file a claim if I'm not eligible and mess something up.
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One thing to watch out for - if you're taking classes you need to make sure NYS Department of Labor doesn't think you're unavailable for work. I had a friend who got denied because they thought her college schedule meant she couldn't accept full-time employment. Just be ready to explain how your class schedule works with job availability.
The system is such a pain honestly. I've been fighting with adjudication for weeks over something that should be simple. But yeah definitely file if you think you might qualify - they'll tell you yes or no and at least you'll know for sure. Better than wondering and missing out on benefits you're entitled to.
What information do you need to file NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim - complete checklist?
I'm about to file my first unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor and want to make sure I have everything ready before I start the application. I've heard horror stories about people getting stuck in adjudication because they didn't have the right documents or made mistakes on their initial filing. Can someone give me a complete list of what information I need to gather before I begin? I lost my job last week due to layoffs and really don't want to mess this up or cause any delays in getting benefits.
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Also make sure you have accurate gross wages for each employer, not just net pay. NYS Department of Labor calculates your benefit amount based on gross wages, and if you report the wrong amounts it can delay your claim or create overpayment issues later. Keep all your documentation in case they need to verify anything during adjudication.
What do I need to claim unemployment with NYS Department of Labor - first time filer
I just got laid off from my retail job yesterday and I've never filed for unemployment before. What exactly do I need to gather before I start my claim with NYS Department of Labor? I have my social security card and driver's license but I'm not sure what else they want. Do I need pay stubs or tax forms? Also how soon should I file - is there a deadline? Really stressed about this whole process and don't want to mess anything up.
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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.
Lourdes Fox
About moving from another state - you can apply in NY but they'll look at your work history from all states. Sometimes it's better to file in the state where you earned the most wages. The interstate claims process can be tricky.
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Tasia Synder
AuthorGood to know, thanks! I'm not moving states but my cousin might be and was asking about this.
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Bruno Simmons
Just to add - even if you meet all the requirements, you still have to file weekly claims and do job searches. It's not just free money, there are ongoing requirements to maintain eligibility.
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