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omg same situation here! lost my retail job right after Christmas when sales dropped. the store manager kept talking about 'seasonal adjustments' and 'cyclical patterns' but honestly who cares what they call it when you still can't pay rent lol. just keep filing your weekly claims on time every week and do your job search requirements.
The NYS Department of Labor system is so frustrating with all these confusing terms everywhere! They make everything sound so complicated when really you just lost your job and need benefits. I spent hours reading through their website trying to understand every little detail and it just stressed me out more. As long as you're not quitting voluntarily or getting fired for misconduct, you should be fine for regular UI benefits regardless of whether economists call your job loss 'cyclical' or whatever.
Exactly! I was getting so anxious thinking I needed to understand all these economic terms to file correctly.
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just file already if you lost your job! the unemployment rate thing doesnt matter for your individual situation. worst case they say no and you appeal it
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Single mothers are definitely hit hard too. Childcare costs make it almost impossible to take certain jobs, and if you have gaps in employment history from raising kids, employers treat you like you've been sitting around doing nothing. The whole system is broken.
NYS Department of Labor does offer childcare assistance through certain programs, and the SNAP Employment and Training program can help with job search support for parents. Worth exploring if you qualify.
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I work in HR and we had to lay off 80 people last month. The NYS Department of Labor told us to expect delays because they're seeing claim volumes 40% higher than normal in our region. They said to tell employees to be patient but keep filing weekly.
That's helpful context, thank you. Do you know if they're hiring more adjudicators to handle the volume?
They mentioned they're working on staffing but didn't give specifics. Government hiring is slow even in emergencies unfortunately.
Emma Anderson
The unemployment system is just designed to deny as many people as possible. They make the rules so confusing and complicated that regular people can't navigate them. It's not about whether you actually need the benefits or deserve them - it's about protecting the state's money.
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Oliver Weber
•While the system can be frustrating, there are legitimate eligibility requirements. The key is understanding them and appealing when you believe the decision was wrong.
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Malik Thompson
definitely appeal! i won my appeal even though i thought i had no chance. you have 30 days from the determination date so dont wait too long
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