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How late can you file unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor?
I got laid off from my manufacturing job back in November but didn't apply for unemployment right away because I thought I'd find something quickly. Now it's been almost 2 months and I'm wondering if I waited too long to file with NYS Department of Labor? Is there a deadline for when you can apply for UI benefits? I'm really stressed about this because I've been burning through my savings and need to know if I can still get help.
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How to deal with unemployment - NYS Department of Labor claim process completely overwhelming
Lost my job two weeks ago and I'm drowning trying to figure out how to deal with unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. The my.ny.gov website is confusing and I keep getting conflicting information about what I need to do. I filed my initial claim but now I'm supposed to do something called weekly claims? And they want me to keep a job search log? I've never been unemployed before and honestly don't know where to start with any of this. The phone lines are always busy when I try to call for help. Can someone please explain the basic steps for how to deal with unemployment properly so I don't mess this up?
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The key thing about dealing with unemployment is staying on top of all the requirements. Miss your weekly claim deadline and you're screwed for that week. Don't do enough job searches and they'll cut your benefits. The system doesn't give you much room for error so document everything and never assume anything will be automatic.
Good point about documentation. Should I be saving copies of my weekly claim confirmations too?
How long after being fired can I apply for NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?
Got terminated from my retail job yesterday and I'm trying to figure out the timing for filing. My manager said something about waiting but I'm not sure if that's accurate. Can I file right away with NYS Department of Labor or do I need to wait a certain period? I'm worried about missing some kind of deadline and losing benefits. Has anyone filed immediately after termination?
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so broken. I filed immediately when I got fired last year and it STILL took them 6 weeks to process my claim. Then they wanted all this additional documentation that they never asked for initially. It's like they design the system to frustrate people into giving up.
That's rough but at least you got it eventually right? Better than not filing at all.
How long do you have to wait to apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?
I just got laid off from my construction job yesterday and I'm trying to figure out the timing for filing my unemployment claim. My supervisor said something about having to wait a certain amount of time before you can apply, but I can't find clear information on the NYS Department of Labor website. Do I need to wait a week or can I file right away? I'm worried about missing some kind of deadline or waiting period that might delay my benefits. Has anyone recently filed and knows the current rules?
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If you're having trouble getting through to the NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask questions about your claim, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get connected to an actual agent without waiting on hold for hours. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to clarify some details about my claim status.
Never heard of this but might be worth trying. The NYS Department of Labor phone lines are impossible to get through on.
What documents do I bring to the unemployment office for my first visit?
I'm going to the NYS Department of Labor office tomorrow for the first time since I got laid off from my retail job last week. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm not sure what documents I need to bring with me. Do I need my Social Security card? What about bank statements or my last paystub? I don't want to waste a trip if I'm missing something important. Any advice would be appreciated!
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The whole system is a joke honestly. I brought everything they asked for and they STILL found reasons to delay my claim for over a month. Just be prepared for the runaround no matter what you bring.
That's discouraging but I guess I should prepare for delays. Did you eventually get your benefits sorted out?
Kara Yoshida
The whole system is a joke anyway. I filed immediately when I got fired and STILL had to wait 6 weeks because they said they needed to 'investigate' my termination. Like what's to investigate - company had layoffs and I got cut!
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Elliott luviBorBatman
sounds like your employer might have contested the claim or said you were fired for cause instead of laid off
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Philip Cowan
Just file now dude don't overthink it. Yeah you missed some weeks but better late than never. The longer you wait the more you're screwing yourself over.
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