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Just to add - if you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your claim, I recently discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get connected to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get anyone on the phone until I tried them. Might be worth checking out if you need to speak with someone about your benefits calculation.
Did you actually get through to someone? I've been calling the NYS Department of Labor number for two weeks and keep getting that busy signal or getting disconnected.
I had major issues reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on a weird disqualification like this. Ended up using claimyr.com to get through to an actual agent who could explain what happened with my case. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Turned out there was just confusion in my file that got sorted out once I talked to someone.
This is EXACTLY the kind of bureaucratic nonsense that makes dealing with unemployment so frustrating! They'll find any excuse to deny legitimate claims. Technology displacement should make you MORE eligible for benefits, not less, since you need time to retrain for new skills.
unemployment can lead to A LOT of problems if it goes on too long!! I've seen people lose their homes, cars, marriages... the whole system is broken and doesnt really help people get back to work just keeps them dependent on benefits
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to check on your adjudication status, I had success using Claimyr to help me reach an agent. It's at claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get answers about my pending claim when I couldn't get through on my own.
Current unemployment rate being 4.2% means the job market is actually pretty good right now. Your delay is probably just normal NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy. Keep filing your weekly claims even while in adjudication - that's important for maintaining your claim.
QuantumLeap
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! I've been waiting 6 WEEKS for my adjudication to be resolved and can't get anyone on the phone. Meanwhile bills are piling up and the NYS Department of Labor just sends form letters saying 'your claim is being reviewed.' This is ridiculous!
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Malik Johnson
Same boat here OP, just filed mine yesterday after getting laid off. The waiting is the worst part honestly, not knowing when money will start coming in.
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