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NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - what is accident sickness and unemployment cover?
I'm filling out my NYS Department of Labor unemployment application and there's a section asking about 'accident sickness and unemployment cover' - what exactly does this mean? I had a workplace injury last year that kept me out for 2 months but I'm not sure if that's what they're asking about. Do I need to report this even though it was resolved and I returned to work? The form isn't very clear about what qualifies.
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What is the website for unemployment NYS Department of Labor benefits?
I need to file for unemployment benefits but can't figure out what website to use. I keep seeing different links when I search online and I'm worried about using the wrong one. Can someone tell me the official NYS Department of Labor website for unemployment? I don't want to accidentally give my information to some scam site.
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Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you anything for it?
They do charge but it was worth it for me since I couldn't get through any other way and needed to resolve my claim quickly.
Can you file for unemployment if you're fired - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question
I got terminated from my job last week and I'm not sure if I can even apply for unemployment benefits. My boss said it was due to performance issues but I think it was really because I asked for time off for a family emergency. Does anyone know if you can file for unemployment if you're fired in New York? I've never had to deal with NYS Department of Labor before and their website is confusing me. Do they automatically deny claims if you were terminated?
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just file anyway!! they cant deny you for trying and worst case they say no but at least you tried. i got fired for being late too many times but still got my benefits because it wasnt like i was stealing or anything serious
The NYS Department of Labor system is so messed up though. Even if you qualify they'll find some reason to delay your claim for weeks. I've been waiting 3 weeks just for them to make a decision on my case and nobody can tell me what's taking so long. But yeah definitely file because you never know.
Same here! The whole process is so frustrating. At least we're not alone in this struggle.
NYS Department of Labor economist friend explained why zero unemployment is actually bad - thoughts?
Had dinner with my friend who works for the state labor department and she mentioned something that blew my mind. She said that if unemployment ever hit zero percent, it would actually be terrible for the economy. I always thought zero unemployment would be the goal? She tried explaining something about labor mobility and wage inflation but I didn't totally follow. Has anyone else heard this before? I'm genuinely curious because it seems counterintuitive that having everyone employed could be a problem.
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Honestly this whole conversation reminds me of when I was laid off last year and couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks. The irony of discussing 'healthy unemployment' when the system for helping unemployed people is so broken... but I guess that's a different issue entirely.
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The way I think about it is like this - if unemployment is at zero, it means the economy has no shock absorbers. When recessions hit (and they always do), you need some flexibility in the labor market to adjust without everything collapsing. Plus zero unemployment usually means wages have gotten so high that companies start automating jobs or moving operations elsewhere.
This thread has been really educational! I'm going to ask my friend more about this next time I see her. Economics is way more complex than I realized.
How many times can you apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?
I'm trying to figure out if there's a limit on how many times you can apply for unemployment in New York. I had a claim last year that exhausted and now I'm laid off again from a different job. Can I file a new claim or am I maxed out somehow? The NYS Department of Labor website isn't super clear about this and I don't want to mess anything up by applying if I'm not supposed to.
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Just make sure your previous claim is totally finished before filing a new one. I had some confusion when I tried to file too quickly and it created complications with my benefit year dates. NYS Department of Labor had to sort it out but it delayed my payments for a few weeks.
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Thanks for the tip! I might try that if I run into issues with my application.
Fatima Al-Mazrouei
Ugh the NYS Department of Labor forms are so confusing! I spent forever trying to figure out what they wanted for this question too. I ended up calling but couldn't get through to anyone - typical. If you're having trouble reaching them by phone, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than sitting on hold for hours.
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Mei Chen
AuthorHow much does something like that cost? I'm already stressed about money while waiting for my claim to process.
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Fatima Al-Mazrouei
It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly the peace of mind of actually talking to someone who can answer your questions properly is huge. I was going in circles trying to figure out the forms on my own.
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Dylan Wright
Just be honest on the form. If you have any kind of supplemental insurance through work that covers accidents, sickness, or unemployment, report it. If you don't have any of these coverages (most people don't), then mark no. The workers' comp situation you mentioned is totally separate and wouldn't go in this section.
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