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Hattie Carson

When do you stop certifying for unemployment benefits in NYS?

I've been collecting unemployment for about 14 weeks now and I'm starting to wonder when I need to stop certifying. I know there's a limit but I can't find clear info on the NYS Department of Labor website about exactly when your benefits end. Do you automatically stop getting paid after a certain number of weeks or do you have to do something? I'm worried I might miss a deadline or mess something up. Also wondering if there's any way to extend if you're still looking for work.

Anna Xian

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Wait I'm confused about the benefit year thing. I filed in March 2024 but only collected for like 8 weeks because I found work. Then I lost that job in November and had to file again. Does my 26 weeks start over or am I still using up my original benefit year?? The NYS Department of Labor phone system is impossible to get through to ask about this stuff.

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If you're still within your original benefit year (which would be March 2024 to March 2025 in your case), you'd continue using your remaining weeks from the original claim. You wouldn't get a fresh 26 weeks until your benefit year expires and you file a completely new claim.

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I had this exact same situation and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor either. Ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually talk to someone. They have a service that gets you through to a real agent - there's even a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Finally got my benefit year questions answered instead of being stuck in phone hell.

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Also keep in mind that even after your regular UI benefits end, there might be extended benefits available depending on the unemployment rate. This doesn't happen often but it has in the past during recessions. The NYS Department of Labor will notify you if you're eligible for any extensions.

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yeah but don't count on extended benefits right now, the unemployment rate isn't high enough to trigger them in NY

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Simon White

NYS Department of Labor denied my claim saying it was voluntary unemployment - what is voluntary unemployment exactly?

I got laid off from my warehouse job in December but NYS Department of Labor just denied my unemployment claim saying I quit voluntarily. I'm confused because I definitely got laid off due to slow business, not because I quit. The denial letter mentions 'voluntary unemployment' but doesn't really explain what that means. I never resigned or anything like that. Has anyone else dealt with this? What exactly counts as voluntary unemployment in New York and how do I prove I was actually laid off?

I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on my determination too. Someone here mentioned a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to an agent on the phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your appeal options.

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never heard of that before but honestly anything is better than sitting on hold for hours just to get disconnected

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wait so if i got fired for being late too much times would that be voluntary unemployment too?

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Hugo Kass

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That would likely be considered misconduct, which is different from voluntary unemployment. Both can result in benefit denial but the appeal process and requirements are different.

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Lukas Fitzgerald

What do you get paid on unemployment - NYS Department of Labor benefit amounts explained

I'm trying to figure out exactly what I'll be getting paid if I file for unemployment in New York. I worked part-time for the last year making about $28,000 total. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit amount? I keep seeing different numbers online and I'm confused about whether there's a maximum or minimum payment. Also do they look at your highest quarter or your total earnings? Really need to understand this before I file my claim.

Don't forget you also might qualify for partial benefits if you're working reduced hours! NYS Department of Labor has rules about earning up to a certain amount and still getting some unemployment payment. Saved my butt when I got cut to 2 days a week.

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Oh that's good to know! I might end up with reduced hours instead of being laid off completely.

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just file the claim and see what happens lol, you can always appeal if the amount seems wrong

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Evelyn Kelly

How do I receive my unemployment money from NYS Department of Labor?

I just got approved for unemployment benefits after waiting 3 weeks for adjudication to clear, but I have no idea how I'm supposed to actually get the money. My claim status on my.ny.gov shows approved but there's nothing about payment method setup. Do I need to set up direct deposit somewhere? Will they mail me a check? I'm really confused about the whole process and need this money to pay rent next week.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A MESS! I've been waiting 6 weeks for my card and nobody can tell me why. The NYS Department of Labor just keeps saying 'processing delays' but won't give any real timeline. Meanwhile I'm about to lose my apartment because I can't access MY OWN MONEY.

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If it's been that long, you should definitely call the KeyBank customer service line directly. Sometimes there are address verification issues that hold up card delivery.

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Just wanted to add that you can check your payment history in the my.ny.gov portal to see when payments were issued. Sometimes the card arrives before you even realize the money has been processed.

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ShadowHunter

NYS Department of Labor unemployment relief organization - what are the main purposes?

I'm doing some research for a paper and keep seeing references to unemployment relief organizations. Can someone explain what the main purposes are for these types of government unemployment programs? I'm specifically looking at how NYS Department of Labor structures their relief efforts. I need to understand the core objectives behind unemployment assistance programs for my assignment. Any help would be appreciated!

I always thought it was just about helping people pay bills but there's actually a lot more strategy behind it. When lots of people lose jobs at once, unemployment benefits help prevent a total economic collapse because people can still buy groceries and pay rent.

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Your professor probably wants you to focus on those two core functions - income replacement for individuals and economic stabilization for society. That's the standard academic framework for analyzing unemployment insurance systems.

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Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to structure my paper around. Thanks everyone!

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