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The system is so messed up honestly. They make it nearly impossible to prove good cause unless you have a lawyer or something. I quit because my boss was sexually harassing me and they STILL denied my claim initially. Had to appeal and it took 3 months total to get approved. Save yourself the headache and try to get fired instead if possible.
I understand the frustration, but deliberately trying to get fired can backfire if the employer documents misconduct. It's better to properly document the hostile work environment and quit with good cause.
yeah my cousin quit her job last year and got unemployment no problem, just told them she had to quit for personal reasons or something. not sure why everyone's making it sound so complicated lol
That's not accurate - 'personal reasons' typically don't qualify as good cause under NYS Department of Labor rules. Your cousin may have had other qualifying factors or there might be missing details to her situation.
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I had trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my claim status. The phone lines are always busy and I kept getting disconnected. A friend recommended trying claimyr.com - it's a service that helps you get through to actual NYS Department of Labor agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Ended up being really helpful for getting my questions answered about wage calculations.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps you actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor sounds worth it. I spent weeks trying to get through on the phone.
Just to add - even if your employer goes out of business or stops paying their unemployment taxes, you're still covered. The state has systems in place to handle those situations. Your benefits come from the unemployment insurance fund that all employers pay into, not from your specific employer's account.
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File ASAP! You have to file within like 30 days or something and there's a waiting week anyway. Even if you're not sure if you qualify, just file and let NYS Department of Labor sort it out.
The system is so confusing though. I got fired from my retail job for 'attitude problems' whatever that means and my claim is still pending after 2 weeks. How do they even decide these things? Do they call your old boss?
Yes, they contact your employer as part of the adjudication process. Both sides get to present their case. That's why it's important to document everything when you file your claim.
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Even with partial disability, you'd need to be cleared by your doctor to work and actively seeking employment to qualify for unemployment. The partial disability payments might affect your unemployment calculation too. It gets complicated quickly - definitely worth talking to NYS Department of Labor directly about your specific medical restrictions.
Santiago Martinez
just go early like 8am and wait outside, thats what i did last month when my claim got messed up
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Samantha Johnson
The whole system is ridiculous honestly. Why can't they just have extended hours or better phone support? It's 2025 and we still have to wait in line like it's the DMV in 1995. But yeah, 8:30 AM is when they open, at least that's consistent across most offices.
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