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Olivia Martinez

NYS Department of Labor when do i file unemployment - confused about timing requirements

hey everyone i got laid off yesterday from my retail job and im not sure when exactly im supposed to file for unemployment benefits? do i file right away or wait a certain amount of time? also do i need to wait until i get my final paycheck or can i start the process now? really stressed about this whole thing and dont want to mess up the timing

I was in a similar situation last month and kept getting hung up on when I called the NYS Department of Labor. If you're having trouble getting through to verify anything about timing, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful when I could actually talk to someone about my specific situation.

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how much does something like that cost? seems like it might be worth it if the phone lines are that bad

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It was really reasonable and saved me hours of calling. The video explains everything about how they help you get through to the right department.

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just file online its not that complicated. i filed the day after i got fired and everything went smooth. you dont need to stress about perfect timing just get it done

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Camila Jordan

How to file weekly unemployment claim on my.ny.gov - keep getting error messages

I'm trying to file my weekly unemployment claim but the my.ny.gov website keeps giving me error messages when I try to submit. I've been unemployed for 2 weeks now and this is my third week trying to file. The system lets me answer all the questions about whether I worked, if I'm able and available, and my job search activities, but then when I hit submit it just says 'system error - try again later.' I've tried different browsers and cleared my cache. My claim was approved last month so I know I'm eligible. Has anyone else had trouble filing their weekly claims recently? I'm worried I'm going to miss the deadline and lose my benefits.

this whole NYS Department of Labor system is a JOKE. took me 6 months to get my initial claim approved and now the weekly filing doesn't even work half the time. how are people supposed to survive when they make it this hard to get your benefits??

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Had the exact same issue last month! Turned out I had to update my browser and disable ad blockers for the my.ny.gov site. Also check that you don't have any VPN or privacy extensions running - the NYS Department of Labor website is really picky about security settings.

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Dmitry Popov

NYS Department of Labor waiting week payment - when do i get my waiting week on unemployment?

So I've been collecting unemployment for about 6 weeks now and I keep seeing people mention getting their waiting week paid back but I still haven't gotten mine. When exactly does NYS Department of Labor release the waiting week payment? My first week was unpaid like it's supposed to be but I thought they pay it back automatically after a few weeks. Is there something I need to do or does it just show up eventually? Getting anxious because I could really use that extra week of benefits right now.

Had this exact problem last year! Turns out there was an issue with my job search documentation that was holding up the waiting week payment even though my regular benefits were coming through fine. You might want to call NYS Department of Labor to check if there are any unresolved issues on your claim. I know getting through is tough but I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.

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Thanks! I'll check that out because I've been trying to call for days with no luck

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Never heard of that service but anything is better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected

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ugh the waiting week thing is so confusing!! I thought it was just gone forever when I didn't get paid the first week. Good to know they actually pay it back eventually

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PixelWarrior

What does unemployment do - confused about NYS Department of Labor benefits

I just lost my job last week and everyone keeps telling me to file for unemployment but I honestly don't understand what unemployment actually does. Like what am I supposed to get from NYS Department of Labor? Is it just money or are there other things? My friend said something about job search requirements but I'm not sure what that means. Can someone explain what unemployment benefits actually cover and what I need to do to get them?

just apply online at my.ny.gov its not that hard

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I know how to apply I just wanted to understand what I'm applying FOR before I do it

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Been there! When I first filed I was totally lost too. Basically unemployment gives you weekly payments while you look for a new job, but there are rules. You have to be able to work, available for work, and actively seeking work. If you turn down a suitable job offer they can disqualify you. The payments usually last up to 26 weeks unless there are extensions.

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TechNinja

NYS Department of Labor U-6 unemployment rate - how does this affect my benefits?

I keep seeing news about U-6 unemployment numbers being released and I'm confused about what this means for my NYS Department of Labor claim. I've been unemployed for 2 months and just started receiving benefits last week. Does the U-6 rate impact how long I can collect or the amount I get? My cousin said something about it being different from regular unemployment but I can't find clear info on the my.ny.gov site about this.

I was having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about benefit extensions and found this service called Claimyr that actually got me through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be helpful if you need to speak with someone directly about your claim status rather than trying to figure out these economic indicators on your own. Check out claimyr.com if the phone lines are giving you trouble.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't had issues getting through yet but good to know there are options if I need to talk to someone.

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The whole unemployment statistics system is so confusing anyway. Like why do they need 6 different ways to measure the same thing?? Just tell us how many people don't have jobs!

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