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Just want to add - make sure you're keeping up with your job search requirements while you're dealing with this. NYS Department of Labor still expects you to be actively looking even if you refuse unsuitable offers. Keep documenting your job search activities too in case they ever audit your claim.
I went through something similar last year when I was on unemployment. The key thing to remember is that "suitable work" has specific legal definitions in NY. Besides the wage and commute issues you mentioned, they also consider whether the job matches your usual occupation or if you have the necessary skills. An $8/hour pay cut plus an hour commute each way would likely be considered unreasonable, especially if it's in a field you have no experience in. When you report it on your weekly claim, just be honest and detailed about why it's not suitable. I'd also suggest calling the NYS Department of Labor directly if you're really worried - they can give you specific guidance based on your situation.
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The gig economy stuff is so confusing when it comes to unemployment. I drive for both DoorDash and Uber and never know what benefits I might be entitled to. The whole system seems designed for traditional employment relationships that don't really exist anymore for a lot of people.
Tell me about it! I do Instacart and the rules are all over the place depending on which state you're in too.
One important thing to keep in mind - if you do qualify based on your previous W-2 employment and file a claim, you'll need to report any earnings from your DoorDash work when you file your weekly claims. Even though it's 1099 income, any work and earnings need to be reported to NYS Department of Labor. This could affect your weekly benefit amount depending on how much you earn.
Good point about reporting the gig income. I definitely don't want to mess up my claim if I do qualify. Do you know if there's a threshold where DoorDash earnings would make me ineligible for that week's benefits?
In New York, you can earn up to 25% of your weekly benefit rate without any reduction in benefits. If you earn more than that but less than your full weekly benefit amount, your benefits will be reduced dollar-for-dollar by the excess amount. If your DoorDash earnings exceed your weekly benefit rate, you won't receive any unemployment benefits for that week. So it's definitely worth tracking your gig earnings carefully when filing your weekly claims.
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ugh the whole work search thing is such a hassle, like we're not already stressed enough about finding jobs. At least now I know what counts, been doing mostly online apps but will try some other activities too
One thing that really helped me was keeping a simple spreadsheet with all my work search activities. I include columns for date, company name, position title, method of contact (online application, phone call, etc.), and any follow-up actions. NYS Department of Labor may ask for this documentation later, so having it organized from the start saves a lot of stress. Also, don't forget that informational interviews and reaching out to your professional network can count as valid work search activities too - they're not just looking for formal job applications.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) when I was stuck in adjudication hell. They help you get through to an actual agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me a lot of stress when I needed answers about my case.
Thanks, I might look into that if I can't get through on my own. How long did your adjudication take?
About 3 weeks total, but I probably could have gotten answers sooner if I'd used Claimyr from the start instead of trying to call myself for days.
same thing happening to me right now... filed 2 weeks ago and still showing under review. this is so stressful when you need the money
I feel you on the stress! Two weeks is still within the normal timeframe though. From what I've read here and experienced myself, most claims take 2-4 weeks to process initially. The "under review" status is pretty standard - it doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem. Try to hang in there, and maybe keep checking the portal every few days for updates.
Klaus Schmidt
I just went through this exact situation about 2 months ago! Got fired from my retail job for similar petty reasons (they said I wasn't "enthusiastic enough" during slow periods). Filed for unemployment the day I got fired and was approved within 3 weeks. The key things that helped me: 1) I applied online immediately through labor.ny.gov, 2) I was completely honest about why I was fired, and 3) I had saved screenshots of all the ridiculous write-ups they gave me. NYS Department of Labor sees right through employers who fire people for made-up reasons. Since you've been there 8 months and it sounds like performance issues rather than misconduct, you should be fine. The weekly benefit amount isn't huge but it definitely helped me cover rent while job hunting. Don't stress too much - the system actually works pretty well for situations like yours!
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Ana Erdoğan
•@Klaus Schmidt Thanks for sharing your experience! It s'really encouraging to hear from someone who went through the exact same thing. The not "enthusiastic enough reason" is so ridiculous - sounds just like the kind of petty stuff my manager is writing me up for. I m'definitely going to follow your advice and apply online immediately if this happens. Quick question - when you said you were approved within 3 weeks, did you start getting payments right away after that or was there additional waiting time? I m'trying to plan out my budget in case this goes south next week.
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Javier Torres
I'm really sorry you're going through this stress, but based on everything I've read here, you're in a much better position than you realize! I just want to add one practical tip that helped me when I was in a similar situation - start checking the NYS Department of Labor website now (labor.ny.gov) and maybe even create your account ahead of time if possible. When I got laid off unexpectedly, I was so grateful I had already familiarized myself with the interface because I was pretty emotional and scattered that day. Also, the write-ups you're describing for being 3 minutes late and folding issues are honestly laughable from a legal standpoint - those are classic examples of employers creating a paper trail but not actual misconduct. Keep documenting everything, don't quit voluntarily no matter what they say, and remember that even if they contest your claim, that doesn't mean they'll win. You've got 8 months of work history and what sounds like a solid case. Try to breathe and take it one day at a time!
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Maria Gonzalez
•@Javier Torres That s'brilliant advice about setting up the account ahead of time! I never would have thought to do that but you re'absolutely right - if I m'already stressed about losing my job, the last thing I want is to be fumbling around trying to figure out a new website on top of everything else. I m'going to go check out labor.ny.gov this weekend and get familiar with how it all works. Your point about my write-ups being laughable "from a legal standpoint actually" made me laugh for the first time in weeks - it s'good to get that perspective! Everyone in this thread has been so incredibly helpful and supportive. I came here panicking and now I feel like I actually have a plan and know what to expect. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and encouragement!
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