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NYS Department of Labor claim denied due to technological unemployment - need help understanding this
I got laid off from my warehouse job because they installed automated sorting machines that replaced half our crew. When I filed for unemployment, NYS Department of Labor initially approved my claim but then sent me a letter saying I'm disqualified because of 'technological unemployment.' I've never heard this term before and don't understand why automation at my workplace would affect my eligibility. Has anyone dealt with this? I thought any layoff qualified you for benefits as long as it wasn't your fault.
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What is current unemployment rate affecting NYS Department of Labor claim processing times?
Does anyone know what the current unemployment rate is in New York? I'm trying to understand if that's why my NYS Department of Labor claim is taking so long to process. Filed my initial claim 3 weeks ago and it's still showing pending adjudication. My friend said when unemployment rates are higher, the NYS Department of Labor gets backed up with more claims. Is that true? Just wondering if I should expect longer delays or if something might be wrong with my specific claim.
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Thanks for the suggestion! I've been trying to call for days but keep getting disconnected. Will definitely check that out.
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.
Yes I've been keeping up with my weekly claims. Good to know the job market is decent though, gives me hope for finding something soon.
What can unemployment lead to - need advice on long-term consequences
I've been on NYS Department of Labor unemployment for about 8 months now and I'm starting to worry about what this extended period without work might lead to. Beyond the obvious financial stress, I'm concerned about gaps in my resume, losing skills, and how this affects my future job prospects. Has anyone here dealt with long-term unemployment and can share what challenges you faced? I'm also wondering if there are specific programs through NYS Department of Labor that help with retraining or getting back into the workforce after extended unemployment periods.
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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
While financial hardship is definitely a real concern, unemployment benefits are designed as temporary assistance while people search for work. NYS Department of Labor also provides job search resources and training programs specifically to help people become self-sufficient again.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility after quitting my job - need advice
I've been working at this retail store for 8 months but the working conditions have gotten really bad. My manager keeps scheduling me for shifts I told them I can't work due to my second job, and when I complained to HR they basically told me to deal with it or leave. I'm thinking about quitting but I'm worried about unemployment benefits. Does anyone know if you can get NYS Department of Labor unemployment if you quit your job? I really need the income but I can't keep dealing with this situation.
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just want to say i feel for you, retail scheduling is the worst! managers act like they own your entire life
Understanding natural unemployment rates during economic growth and contraction - NYS Department of Labor perspective
I'm trying to understand something about unemployment that's been bugging me since I started filing weekly claims with NYS Department of Labor. My economics professor mentioned that some unemployment happens even when the economy is doing well, and I'm wondering how this affects claim processing and job search requirements. Like, are there certain types of unemployment that NYS Department of Labor expects even during good economic times? I'm currently on standby status but trying to understand if my situation is considered 'normal' unemployment or something else. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor categorizes different types of unemployment claims?
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The unemployment system is so messed up they probably don't even know the difference between these types! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and half the time the agents give me different answers about the same question. One week they tell me my job search is fine, next week someone else says I'm not doing enough. Makes no sense!
omg yes!! inconsistent info is the worst part about dealing with unemployment claims
From what I understand, cyclical unemployment is what changes the most with economic conditions - that's when people lose jobs due to recessions or economic downturns. But like others said, frictional and structural unemployment stay pretty constant. NYS Department of Labor processes all these claims the same way though. Your weekly certification requirements and job search obligations don't change based on what type of unemployment economists would classify you as.
Thanks, that helps clarify things. So basically for my weekly claims, NYS Department of Labor doesn't really care about the economic theory behind why I'm unemployed - just whether I meet their specific requirements each week.
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Noah Ali
How long did it take to get through with that service? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication status.
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Chloe Boulanger
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.
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James Martinez
totally agree, the system is broken
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