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Confused about who is not eligible for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor
I'm trying to help my cousin figure out if she can even apply for unemployment. She's been working part-time at a restaurant for about 8 months but also gets some cash payments for babysitting on weekends. I've heard there are certain people who just can't get unemployment benefits at all, but I'm not sure what the rules are. Can someone explain who is not eligible for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I don't want her to waste time filing if she doesn't qualify.
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How to protest unemployment claim - NYS Department of Labor hearing process?
My former employer is protesting my unemployment claim and I just got a notice from NYS Department of Labor about a hearing scheduled for next month. I was laid off from my warehouse job in December due to company downsizing, but apparently they're saying I was fired for misconduct which is completely false. I have no idea what I'm supposed to do for this hearing or what evidence I need to bring. Has anyone been through the protest hearing process before? I'm really stressed about this because I need these benefits to pay rent.
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This is SO frustrating! Employers protest claims all the time just to delay payments even when they know they're wrong. The whole system is rigged against workers. You shouldn't have to jump through hoops to prove you were legitimately laid off!
NYS Department of Labor - when to file for unemployment benefits after job loss?
I got laid off from my retail job yesterday and I'm not sure when to file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor. Should I file right away or wait? My manager said something about waiting periods but I'm confused. I've never been unemployed before so I don't know the process. When is the best time to submit my application? Also do I need to wait until I get my final paycheck or can I start the process now?
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone when I needed help with my claim timing. If you run into issues or need to speak with someone about your specific situation, I found this service called Claimyr that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process much less stressful when I had questions about my filing.
Never heard of that but anything is better than being on hold for 3 hours with NYS Department of Labor just to get disconnected!
Just to add - if you were laid off make sure you get documentation from your employer about the reason. NYS Department of Labor will verify with them anyway but having it upfront can speed up the process. Also start thinking about your job search plan because you'll need to be actively looking for work and keeping records.
Will unemployment find out if I worked while claiming NYS Department of Labor benefits?
I've been collecting unemployment for about 6 weeks now and I'm wondering how thorough NYS Department of Labor is about checking if people work while claiming. My friend said they cross-reference with employers but I'm not sure if that's true. Does anyone know what kind of tracking they actually do? I'm asking because I might have an opportunity for some temporary work but I want to make sure I understand the reporting requirements properly.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about reporting work, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you actually reach a live agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it last month when I had questions about reporting temporary work and it saved me hours of trying to call.
Never heard of that before. Sounds too good to be true tbh
I was skeptical too but it actually worked. Way better than sitting on hold for hours or having the system hang up on you.
NYS Department of Labor - how does unemployment affect employers when filing claims?
I'm trying to understand something that's been bugging me. When I file for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor, what exactly happens to my former employer? Do they get penalized or have to pay extra fees? My last boss made some comment about how filing UI claims 'costs them money' and I'm wondering if that's actually true or just them trying to discourage me from filing. I was laid off due to budget cuts so it's not like I did anything wrong. Just want to understand the whole process better.
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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when my employer contested my claim. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get my case resolved quickly.
How much does something like that cost? Seems like you shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to them.
I thought the same thing but honestly it was worth it to get through instead of calling hundreds of times. The value is in actually reaching someone who can help.
Don't feel guilty about filing! That's what the system is for. Your employer has been paying into unemployment insurance specifically for situations like layoffs. It's not coming out of their pocket directly.
You're right, I shouldn't feel bad about using a system that exists for this exact reason. Thanks for the reminder.
Marcus Patterson
I had so much trouble trying to figure this out when I lost my job! The NYS Department of Labor website lists all the disqualifications but it's confusing. I kept calling and getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to speak with an agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than trying to call myself.
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Adrian Hughes
AuthorThanks! I'll check that out if we can't figure this out online. Did they help you determine if you were eligible?
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Lydia Bailey
Just a quick addition - federal employees, railroad workers, and military personnel have their own separate unemployment systems and can't use NYS Department of Labor. Also, people working for religious organizations might be exempt depending on the specific situation.
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