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dont forget the dust bowl too! that made everything worse especially for farmers. whole families had to migrate looking for work but there wasnt any. at least now if you lose your job you can file for UI benefits and do your job search requirements while you look for something new
The unemployment insurance system was revolutionary when it started. Before 1935, if you lost your job, that was it - no weekly payments, no job search assistance, nothing. The Great Depression showed how quickly economic disaster could spread, so they created these state-administered programs funded by employer taxes. That's basically still how NYS Department of Labor unemployment works today, just with modern technology and updated eligibility requirements.
That's fascinating about the employer taxes funding it. I never really thought about where the money for unemployment benefits actually comes from. Makes the whole system make more sense.
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Same boat here, got terminated Monday for 'performance issues' even though I think it was really because they're downsizing. Should I mention the real reason when I file or just go with what they put on the termination paperwork?
Be honest about the circumstances but don't overthink it. If you believe you were laid off due to downsizing rather than performance, you can explain that in your application. NYS Department of Labor will contact your employer to verify the reason for separation anyway.
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The unemployment system is such BS. They make it so complicated to figure out if you qualify and then take forever to make decisions. Even if you have good reasons they'll probably find some way to deny you initially just to save money.
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I had similar confusion when dealing with NYS Department of Labor representatives about my claim status. If you need to speak with someone directly about your specific situation, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really saved me hours of trying to call the regular NYS Department of Labor number.
Thanks for the suggestion! I might need that if I run into issues with my weekly claims.
Sophie Hernandez
The whole system is so confusing!! I've been trying to understand my benefit calculation for weeks and every time I call NYS Department of Labor I get different answers. One agent told me my rate was final, another said it could change during my review. I'm so stressed about whether I'm getting the right amount or if I'll have to pay something back later.
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Chloe Delgado
•Your weekly benefit rate shouldn't change unless there's an error in the original calculation or you have additional wages reported from your base period. If you're concerned, request a detailed benefit calculation from NYS Department of Labor.
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Daniela Rossi
Just to add - you can also check your monetary determination letter that NYS Department of Labor sent when your claim was approved. It breaks down exactly how they calculated your weekly amount based on your wage history. Should be in your online account under documents.
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