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The whole system is messed up!! They expect us to find jobs when there ARE NO JOBS. Then they threaten to cut benefits if we don't apply to enough places. It's like they don't understand basic economics - when unemployment is high, there's literally not enough work to go around!
I feel you on the frustration but they do have to maintain some standards. The job search requirement helps ensure benefits go to people actively looking.
Been through a few of these economic downturns over the years. The key is to cast a wider net - apply to temp agencies, consider part-time work, maybe look into retraining programs. NYS Department of Labor sometimes has additional resources during high unemployment periods. Don't give up, the cycle always turns around eventually.
Good point about temp agencies. I hadn't really considered that route but it might help bridge the gap until things improve.
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THIS SYSTEM IS SO BROKEN! Why should someone have to stay in an abusive work situation just to qualify for benefits they paid into?? The whole 'good cause' thing is just another way for them to deny claims and save money. Sorry you're dealing with this OP but don't expect much help from NYS Department of Labor.
I actually went through something similar last year. Had a boss who was making the workplace unbearable and I was having panic attacks. I documented everything for about 6 weeks - kept a notebook, saved emails, even recorded some conversations (legally in NY). When I finally quit and filed for unemployment, NYS Department of Labor approved my claim after about a month of investigation. The key really is the documentation. Don't quit on impulse - build your case first.
This gives me hope! What kind of things did you write in your notebook? I want to make sure I'm documenting the right stuff.
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If your employer disputes your claim, it goes into adjudication and can take weeks to resolve. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my adjudication decision and still haven't heard anything. The NYS Department of Labor phone lines are impossible to get through - I've called hundreds of times. Someone recently told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach NYS Department of Labor agents by phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you run into issues getting through to them.
3 weeks in adjudication is brutal... I hope you hear something soon. The waiting is the worst part.
Also remember you have to be able and available for work and actively looking for a job. That means registering on the NY job portal and doing job search activities every week. Don't skip this part - they can audit your job search log at any time and if you haven't been keeping up with the requirements, they can disqualify you even if you qualified initially.
How many job search activities do I need to do per week? The website wasn't super clear about the exact number.
It's 3 job search activities per week minimum. Can be job applications, networking events, career fairs, interviews, etc. Just keep detailed records of everything.
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this whole system is ridiculous, they make you jump through hoops to get unemployment then tax you on it like its some kind of bonus income when you're already struggling financially
so if i got unemployment in 2024 i definitely need to file taxes even if i dont usually file?
If unemployment was your only income and it was under $13,850 (the 2024 standard deduction), you're not required to file federal taxes. But you might want to anyway because you could get money back if you had taxes withheld. For New York state, the threshold is different so check with a tax professional.
Alejandro Castro
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIDICULOUS! Why can't they just have clear instructions about what amounts to report instead of making us guess and risk getting overpayment notices later!
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Monique Byrd
thanks for asking this question OP, I've been wondering the same thing but was afraid to ask
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