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NYS Department of Labor worker attitude - how are lex and the worker at the unemployment office similar?
I had the weirdest experience at the local NYS Department of Labor office yesterday. I went in person to try to get help with my claim that's been stuck in adjudication for over a month. The worker I spoke with reminded me of Lex Luthor - like they had all this power over my situation but seemed to enjoy making things difficult. They kept asking me the same questions over and over, acting like I was trying to scam the system when I'm just trying to get my legitimate benefits. Has anyone else noticed this similarity? The way some NYS Department of Labor workers act like they're supervillains controlling your financial fate? I'm starting to think there's some kind of training they get to be as unhelpful as possible.
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Does excessive earnings mean I won't get NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?
I've been filing my weekly claims but I'm really confused about what 'excessive earnings' means. I work part-time now (about 15 hours a week) and make around $380 gross per week. My benefit rate is $435. I keep seeing warnings about excessive earnings on the my.ny.gov portal but I don't understand if this will completely disqualify me from getting any unemployment money. Will the NYS Department of Labor just reduce my payment or will they cut me off entirely? I'm scared I'm doing something wrong with my weekly certification.
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How much does something like that cost? I'm already struggling financially.
It was worth it for me to get clarity on my partial benefits. Way better than wasting entire days trying to get through their regular phone system.
EXCESSIVE EARNINGS is such a scary term for something that just means 'we'll reduce your payment.' The NYS Department of Labor loves to make everything sound like you're committing fraud when you're just trying to survive and work part-time.
Right?? I thought I was going to get arrested or something when I first saw that warning on my claim.
Lost tech job due to automation - NYS Department of Labor structural unemployment benefits question
My manufacturing job got eliminated when they installed new automated systems last month. The whole production line got replaced with robots and they laid off 40 of us. I filed for unemployment but I'm wondering if this counts as structural unemployment and if that affects my NYS Department of Labor benefits somehow? The HR person mentioned something about retraining programs but I'm not sure what that means for my weekly claims. Has anyone dealt with this type of job loss before?
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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.
Complete guide - what do I need to know about unemployment benefits in NY?
I just got laid off from my retail job last week and I'm completely overwhelmed trying to figure out the unemployment system. I've never had to deal with this before and I honestly don't even know where to start. What are the most important things I need to know about unemployment benefits? Like what's the process, how much can I expect to get, how long does it take? I keep seeing people mention NYS Department of Labor and weekly claims but I have no idea what any of that means. Any help would be really appreciated because I'm starting to panic about my bills.
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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.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefit amount - how much is the unemployment benefit?
I just got approved for unemployment after being laid off from my retail job last month. My weekly benefit amount shows $182 on my account but I'm not sure if this is right? I was making about $520 a week before taxes at my last job. Is there a way to calculate what your unemployment benefit should be? I tried looking on the NYS Department of Labor website but it's confusing with all the formulas and base periods.
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Thanks, I'll check that out if I need to call them. The phone lines are always so busy.
Sofia Perez
omg this is so accurate!!! my worker acted like she was doing me some huge favor just by looking at my file. meanwhile my rent is due and I haven't gotten paid in 6 weeks because of their stupid adjudication process
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Dmitry Smirnov
I think you're being a bit dramatic with the Lex Luthor comparison. These workers deal with hundreds of cases and have to follow federal and state regulations. The adjudication process exists to prevent fraud, which costs taxpayers millions. Maybe try approaching them with more patience and understanding of their constraints rather than assuming malicious intent.
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Giovanni Moretti
Found the NYS Department of Labor worker! Just kidding but seriously some of these people could use customer service training.
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