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The whole system is rigged against workers!! They push you into jobs that pay nothing while corporations get tax breaks. Low unemployment just means more people working multiple part time jobs to survive. NYS Department of Labor doesn't care if you can actually live on what they're forcing you to accept.
I get the frustration but the requirements are based on labor market conditions. It's not personal.
The current unemployment rate in NY is around 4.1% as of December 2024, so you're definitely in the 'low unemployment' category. Make sure you're documenting everything in your job search log - the expanded radius requirements, salary considerations, and any job rejections. Keep detailed records because if there's ever a question about your eligibility, you'll need proof you were actively searching within the guidelines they gave you.
Thanks, this is really helpful. I'll start documenting the expanded search requirements right away.
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Wait I'm confused - is unemployment taxable at the federal level or state level or both? And what about the extra money they give you for dependents?
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Make sure you have all your paperwork ready for the hearing. The judge will want to see proof of the layoff - company announcements, WARN notices if they filed one, anything showing multiple people were let go at the same time. Your word alone might not be enough.
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Being too slow at work is definitely performance, not misconduct. NYS Department of Labor distinguishes between the two. Misconduct has to be willful or deliberate - like refusing to follow direct orders or violating company policy on purpose. Poor performance, even if it leads to termination, usually doesn't disqualify you from benefits. Just document everything your supervisor says and does in case you need it for your claim.
ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess. they make you jump through so many hoops and then half the time the website doesnt even work. good luck dealing with all that bureaucracy if you do get fired
It's definitely not perfect, but the benefits are there for people who need them. The key is understanding the process and having realistic expectations about timing.
Omar Mahmoud
The whole system is so confusing honestly. I tried to file last year and got denied because apparently I didn't work enough hours even though I had two jobs. Then I had to appeal and it took FOREVER to get resolved. Make sure you double check everything before you submit because once it's in the system it's hard to fix mistakes.
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Chloe Harris
•ugh that sounds like a nightmare! sorry you had to go through all that
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Diego Vargas
Don't forget you also need to file your weekly claims every week even if your initial claim is still being processed. A lot of people miss this and then lose out on benefits for those weeks. The weekly claim asks about any work you did that week and any income you received. You have to do this every single week to keep getting benefits.
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Malik Thompson
•Good to know! So I should file my initial claim first and then start doing the weekly claims right away?
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Diego Vargas
•Exactly! File your initial claim as soon as possible, then start filing weekly claims the week after. Don't wait for your claim to be approved or you'll miss out on those weeks.
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