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Current unemployment rate affecting NYS Department of Labor benefit duration - what should I expect?
I'm trying to figure out how the current unemployment rate impacts my benefit timeline. Filed my initial claim about 6 weeks ago and wondering if the rate of unemployment right now affects how long I can collect or if there are any extensions available. My regular UI is supposed to run out in March and I'm still actively job searching but the market seems pretty tough. Does anyone know what the current rate means for benefit extensions or if NYS Department of Labor adjusts anything based on economic conditions?
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Who determines if you get unemployment benefits in New York - confused about NYS Department of Labor process
I'm really confused about how the whole unemployment approval process works. I filed my claim three weeks ago and it's been sitting in adjudication status ever since. I keep wondering - who exactly at NYS Department of Labor is looking at my case and making the decision? Is it just one person or a committee? How do they decide if I qualify or not? I worked for the same company for 2 years before getting laid off due to budget cuts, so I thought this would be straightforward. But now I'm second-guessing everything and wondering if there's something wrong with my application.
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The decision makers are just regular NYS Department of Labor employees, but they have pretty strict guidelines they follow. For layoffs, they mainly verify that your employer confirms the reason for separation and that you earned enough wages in your base period. Sometimes they need additional documentation which can cause delays.
Does anyone know what happens if they deny your initial claim? Can you appeal or are you just out of luck?
You can definitely appeal! You have 30 days from the determination notice to file an appeal with the NYS Department of Labor. The appeal goes to an administrative law judge who reviews the case fresh.
Multiple unemployment questions about NYS Department of Labor claim process - need guidance
I'm completely overwhelmed with my unemployment claim and have so many questions I don't even know where to start. Filed my initial claim 2 weeks ago and it's showing pending but I'm confused about literally everything. Do I need to certify weekly even if my claim isn't approved yet? What happens if I miss the job search requirement deadline? Also getting conflicting info about whether I can work part-time while collecting benefits. My friend said you can't work at all but that doesn't sound right? And what's this adjudication thing that everyone keeps mentioning - is that something I should be worried about? Really just need someone to explain the basics because the NYS Department of Labor website is so confusing and I can't get through on the phone.
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Interesting, I'll check that out. The phone situation is definitely frustrating - either busy signal or I get disconnected after waiting forever.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything is better than trying to call normally. I've probably tried calling 50 times this month.
NYS Department of Labor claim stuck - trying to determine which statement is true about high unemployment periods
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for 6 weeks now and my claim is still pending adjudication. During this whole process I keep seeing conflicting information about what happens during high unemployment periods. Some sources say benefits get extended automatically, others say the opposite. I'm trying to determine which statement below is true of high unemployment - that benefits become harder to get approved, or that more people qualify for extended benefits? My weekly claims keep showing as 'pending' and I can't figure out if this delay is normal during periods when lots of people are filing. Has anyone else experienced longer processing times when unemployment rates are high in their area?
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The system is totally broken when unemployment spikes! They never staff up enough to handle the volume and we all just suffer while they take their sweet time processing claims. Meanwhile bills keep coming...
To answer your original question - during high unemployment, more people qualify for the basic 26 weeks of benefits because more people lose jobs through no fault of their own. But processing gets slower due to volume, and extended federal programs only activate when specific economic triggers are met at the state level.
Thank you! That's exactly what I was trying to understand. So my delay is probably just volume-related, not because the rules changed.
Is supplemental security income the same as unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?
I'm really confused about the difference between supplemental security income and regular unemployment benefits. My neighbor said they're basically the same thing but I don't think that's right? I lost my job at the warehouse last month and I'm trying to figure out what I should apply for. Can I get both at the same time? I heard you have to be actively looking for work for unemployment but I'm not sure if that applies to supplemental security income too. Has anyone dealt with this before?
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WAIT can you collect both if you become disabled while on unemployment?? Asking for a friend who got hurt at work and is currently getting UI benefits but might need to apply for disability
That's a complex situation that would need individual review. Generally if someone becomes unable to work while collecting unemployment, they would need to stop certifying for UI benefits since they can no longer meet the 'able and available' requirement. They should contact NYS Department of Labor immediately to discuss their specific situation.
Jean Claude
The whole system is frustrating. Low unemployment rate sounds good but doesn't help when you're one of the people still looking. At least your claim should process normally though - mine got stuck in adjudication for weeks because of some computer glitch.
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Talia Klein
Just keep filing your weekly claims and documenting your job search. The rate might be low now but things can change pretty quickly in the economy.
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