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CosmicCadet

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.

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.

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Does anyone know what happens if they deny your initial claim? Can you appeal or are you just out of luck?

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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.

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Kylo Ren

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.

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. I was stuck in adjudication for weeks and couldn't get answers until I used their service to finally talk to someone who could explain what was holding up my claim.

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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.

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Never heard of that service but honestly anything is better than trying to call normally. I've probably tried calling 50 times this month.

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Just wanted to say hang in there! I remember being just as confused when I first filed. The system is complicated but once you get into the routine of weekly certifications and job searches it becomes second nature. The key is staying consistent with everything even when your claim is pending.

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Saanvi Krishnaswami

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?

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...

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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.

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Thank you! That's exactly what I was trying to understand. So my delay is probably just volume-related, not because the rules changed.

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Ravi Malhotra

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?

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

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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.

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thanks this helped me too! I was getting confused by all the different benefit programs

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Julia Hall

What caused the decrease unemployment in NYS Department of Labor records from the 1950s?

I'm doing research on historical unemployment trends in New York and noticed that NYS Department of Labor data shows unemployment rates dropped significantly during the 1950s. Does anyone know what economic factors caused this decrease? I'm particularly interested in how this might relate to current unemployment patterns and what we can learn from that period. My grandfather always talked about how easy it was to find work back then compared to filing claims today.

Don't romanticize it too much though. The 1950s had limited opportunities for women and minorities, and job security was tied to specific industries. When those industries declined in the 70s and 80s, NYS Department of Labor saw massive unemployment spikes. Today's diverse economy is actually more resilient, even if individual claims are more complicated.

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Good point about the diversity aspect. I was just thinking how much easier it seemed to navigate work back then, but you're right that it wasn't accessible to everyone.

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If you're having trouble with current NYS Department of Labor processes while researching this stuff, I found claimyr.com super helpful for actually getting through to agents when I needed claim status updates. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call during peak hours.

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Thanks for the tip! I'm not filing claims right now but that could be useful for my research if I need to speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about historical data access.

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