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THE ROBOTS ARE TAKING OVER AND NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DOESN'T CARE! They just want you to file your weekly claims and pretend everything is fine while entire industries disappear. This structural unemployment is going to get worse and worse.
I mean, it is frustrating but the unemployment system isn't designed to stop technological progress. At least there are some retraining options available.
My brother went through something similar when his warehouse got all those automated picking systems. He had to do some computer classes but ended up getting a better job operating the new equipment. Don't give up - sometimes these changes work out better in the long run. Just make sure you keep filing those weekly claims while you figure out your next step.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone when I needed to check my claim status last month. If you run into issues with your application or need to speak to someone, I found this service called Claimyr that actually got me connected to an agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
Thanks! I'll keep that in mind if I have problems with my application.
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Also be prepared for the possibility of adjudication if there's anything unusual about your termination. If your employer contests your claim or if there are questions about why you left, your claim goes into adjudication status where they investigate further. This can add weeks to the process unfortunately.
What would cause my employer to contest it? I was laid off due to store closure, so that should be straightforward, right?
Store closure is typically the most straightforward type of claim - that's considered a lack of work situation which qualifies you for benefits. Your employer probably won't contest that since it's clearly not your fault.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about your benefit calculation, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to an actual agent without waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to verify my benefit amount was calculated correctly.
Thanks, I'll check that out if I need to call them. The phone lines are always so busy.
Ali Anderson
The NYS Department of Labor website has a benefit calculator but honestly it's pretty confusing to use. I just waited until my first payment to see what I actually got. Ended up being $489 per week which was better than I expected.
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Zadie Patel
Don't forget about taxes! They don't automatically withhold federal taxes from unemployment benefits so you might want to elect to have them taken out or set money aside. I learned this the hard way last year.
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Ruby Knight
•Good point! I didn't even think about that. How do I set up tax withholding?
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