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NYS Department of Labor - what are the 4 types of unemployment benefits available?
I'm trying to understand all my options after getting laid off from my retail job last month. I keep hearing there are different types of unemployment but the NYS Department of Labor website is confusing me. Can someone break down what are the 4 types of unemployment I might qualify for? I worked full-time for 18 months before losing my job due to store closure. Just want to make sure I'm applying for the right program and not missing out on anything.
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NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - how big is the weekly payment amount?
I'm trying to figure out what to expect for my weekly unemployment benefit amount from NYS Department of Labor. I've been working at a marketing firm for the past 18 months making about $52,000 annually before I got laid off last week. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly benefit amount? I'm seeing conflicting information online about the maximum amounts and I want to make sure I understand what I might qualify for when I file my claim.
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The whole system is so confusing! I still don't understand why they use quarters instead of just looking at your annual salary. Makes no sense to me.
NYS Department of Labor denied my unemployment claim - what are my options now?
Got the determination letter yesterday saying my UI claim was denied. The reason they gave was 'voluntary quit without good cause' but that's not what happened at all. My supervisor kept changing my schedule last minute and when I couldn't work a Sunday shift she scheduled me for (I have kids and no childcare on weekends), she told me I could either work it or find another job. I said I couldn't work Sundays and she said then I was choosing to quit. Now NYS Department of Labor is saying I voluntarily quit. This doesn't seem right to me - isn't this constructive dismissal or something? What do I do now? Can I appeal this decision?
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I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I was dealing with my appeal. Kept getting busy signals and when I did get through, they'd transfer me and I'd get disconnected. Someone on here recommended claimyr.com - it's a service that calls for you and gets you connected to an actual agent. Watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) and decided to try it. Actually got through to someone who could explain the appeal timeline and what documents I needed. Might be worth looking into if you have trouble getting through on your own.
how much does something like that cost? seems like you shouldnt have to pay to talk to your own state agency
I get the frustration but honestly after weeks of trying to get through myself, it was worth it to actually talk to someone who could help. The whole system is overwhelmed and this at least worked.
If I quit my job can I collect unemployment - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question
I'm thinking about quitting my current retail job because my manager has been scheduling me for only 8-10 hours per week for the past month, which isn't enough to cover my rent. Before I do anything stupid, I need to know - if I quit my job can I collect unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I've been working there for almost 2 years and never filed for UI before. I don't want to mess this up and be left with no income at all. Does anyone know the rules about this?
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You need to be super careful about this. If NYS Department of Labor determines you quit without good cause, you'll be disqualified from benefits entirely. Even if you think you have good cause, they might disagree during the adjudication process. Document everything - your normal hours, the reduced hours, any emails or conversations about scheduling, financial impact, etc.
This is making me nervous - what if they cut my hours but I stay and just suffer through it? Would I be better off waiting to get fired instead?
honestly the unemployment system is so messed up right now i wouldn't count on getting benefits either way... my friend quit for good cause and still had to appeal and wait months for her money
Appeals do take time, but if you have legitimate good cause and proper documentation, you can win. The key is building a strong case before you quit.
Is unemployment considered government assistance for background checks?
I'm applying for jobs that require background checks and some of the forms ask about receiving government assistance. I've been getting unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor for the past 8 weeks while job searching. Do I need to report this as government assistance? I'm worried it might hurt my chances if employers see this. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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I had this same worry when I was job hunting last year after my layoff. Called the NYS Department of Labor helpline but couldn't get through after waiting forever. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent who confirmed unemployment isn't what they mean by government assistance on those forms. There's even a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me a lot of stress about the whole background check thing.
That's really helpful! I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor myself but keep getting the busy signal. How much did that service cost?
It was totally worth it to get a real answer instead of guessing. Much better than spending hours on hold.
Emma Olsen
honestly the whole system is a mess, spent 2 hours on hold yesterday just to get hung up on
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Lucas Lindsey
Good luck with your claim! I remember being so overwhelmed when I first filed. The regular UI ended up covering everything I needed though, and once you get into the rhythm of filing weekly claims it gets easier.
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