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just make sure u file asap!! i waited like 2 weeks thinking i needed to find other work first and that was a mistake because u cant get retroactive benefits for those weeks
The whole unemployment system is such a bureaucratic nightmare. Took me 6 weeks to get my first payment last year because they kept asking for more documentation even though I provided everything they initially requested. NYS Department of Labor needs a complete overhaul.
While the system definitely has room for improvement, most straightforward layoff cases process within 2-3 weeks. The key is being thorough and accurate when filing your initial claim.
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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess. took me forever to figure out how to navigate their website and then my claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks with no explanation. hopefully you have better luck than i did
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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.
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The whole system is so confusing! I've been collecting for 8 weeks now and I still don't really understand how they calculate everything. My neighbor got benefits for longer than 26 weeks but that was during COVID when there were extensions. Now I hear there's nothing extra available.
Just to clarify - the 26 weeks is the standard maximum, but your actual duration might be less depending on your earnings history. NYS Department of Labor looks at your base period wages to determine both your weekly benefit amount and total duration. If you didn't work much in your base period, you might not qualify for the full 26 weeks.
Sara Unger
ugh the whole unemployment system is such a nightmare!! i applied 2 months ago and STILL haven't gotten my first payment because they keep asking for more documentation. make sure you have EVERYTHING ready before you even start the application or you'll be waiting forever like me
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Butch Sledgehammer
•What kind of documentation did they ask for? I want to make sure I have everything ready.
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Freya Ross
Just a heads up that you'll need to do weekly certifications after your initial application is approved. Don't forget about those or you won't get paid for those weeks.
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