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honestly the whole system is designed to deny as many people as possible... they'll find ANY excuse to say no and then make you jump through hoops to prove you deserve it
While the process can be frustrating, there are legitimate reasons for the requirements. They need to verify eligibility to prevent fraud and ensure benefits go to those who qualify under the law.
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why would you even worry about the employer?? they laid YOU off! file your claim and get your money, that's what unemployment insurance is for. NYS Department of Labor has the whole system set up already
Just to add - if your employer tries to fight a legitimate unemployment claim, NYS Department of Labor investigates and makes the final decision. They look at documentation, interview both parties if needed, and determine eligibility based on the facts. Don't let fear of 'bothering' your employer prevent you from getting benefits you've earned through your work history.
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wait so do i need to have worked for a whole year to get unemployment? i was only at my last job for like 6 months but i had another job before that
No, you don't need to work a full year at one job. The NYS Department of Labor looks at all your covered employment during your base period, so if you had multiple jobs that all paid into unemployment insurance, they count all of those wages together.
Just want to add that you should file your claim as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a one week waiting period in NY and benefits are not retroactive to before you file. Also make sure you understand the difference between filing your initial claim and filing your weekly claims - you have to do both to keep getting payments.
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The whole system is a mess though. Like sure it was created for good reasons but now it's just this bureaucratic nightmare where they make you jump through hoops and wait forever for basic stuff like getting your weekly claim processed.
I understand the frustration, but remember that unemployment insurance wasn't designed to be permanent income - it's temporary support while job searching. The requirements exist to ensure the system remains solvent for everyone who needs it.
Vanessa Figueroa
Wait so if I quit my job can I still collect unemployment? Or does it have to be like a layoff situation? Also how long does it take to get approved? I'm getting really worried about my rent payment next month.
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Christian Burns
•Generally you need to be unemployed through no fault of your own - so layoffs, company closures, being fired for non-misconduct reasons. Quitting usually disqualifies you unless it was for good cause. Processing times vary but expect at least a few weeks, especially if your claim goes into adjudication.
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Abby Marshall
just want to say thanks for asking this because I was wondering the same thing but felt stupid asking lol
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