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Zainab Yusuf

How unemployment affects relationships - need advice on handling stress with partner

Been on unemployment for 6 months now after getting laid off from my retail management job. My claim with NYS Department of Labor has been going smoothly but the financial stress is really affecting my relationship with my girlfriend. She's been supportive but I can tell she's getting frustrated with our limited budget and me being home all the time. I'm doing my weekly claims and job search requirements but the job market in my field is tough right now. Anyone else dealing with relationship strain while on unemployment? How do you handle the stress and keep things stable at home?

The unemployment system is designed to keep people stressed and relationships falling apart! They want you desperate so you'll take any crappy job. Meanwhile they make it impossible to actually get help when you need it. Your girlfriend should understand that this isn't your fault - the whole economy is rigged against working people.

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I understand the frustration with the system, but focusing on what you can control - like maintaining your job search and communicating with your partner - is usually more helpful than getting angry at things you can't change.

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been there! me and my husband almost broke up when he was unemployed. what helped was making a weekly budget together so we both knew exactly where every dollar was going. also he started volunteering which gave him something to do and made him feel useful again

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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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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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Aisha Hussain

How to file an appeal with unemployment NYS Department of Labor - need step by step process

My unemployment claim got denied last week and I need to appeal this decision but I'm completely lost on where to start. The denial letter mentions I have 30 days to file an appeal with unemployment but doesn't give clear instructions on exactly how to do it. I was terminated from my retail job for what they called 'attendance issues' but I have documentation showing all my absences were FMLA protected. Has anyone successfully appealed a denial through NYS Department of Labor? What forms do I need and where do I submit them?

appeals are such a pain with this system!! took me 3 months to get mine resolved and they still messed up the paperwork twice. make copies of EVERYTHING you send them because they love to lose stuff

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Ugh that's exactly what I'm worried about. Did you end up winning your appeal at least?

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i think you just call them and tell them you want to appeal? thats what my friend did

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No, you need to file it in writing either online or by mail. Phone calls don't count as official appeals.

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Sophie Hernandez

Is it bad to apply for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor consequences?

I got laid off from my restaurant job last week and my friend told me I should file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor but I'm worried it might hurt me somehow? Like will it show up on background checks or affect my credit score or something? I've never done this before and honestly don't even know if I qualify since I was only there for 8 months. Is there any downside to applying or should I just try to find another job quickly instead?

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That actually sounds really helpful. The phone lines are always jammed and half the time you get hung up on anyway.

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lol why would it be bad? that's literally what unemployment is for when you lose your job. file today and start getting paid

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Sean Fitzgerald

What is unemployment today - confused about NYS Department of Labor benefits in 2025

I'm really confused about what unemployment even means nowadays. My job got eliminated last week and everyone's telling me to file for unemployment but I don't understand what that actually gets me or how it works. Is it still the same as it was a few years ago? What exactly is unemployment today with NYS Department of Labor? I've never had to deal with this before and the website is overwhelming. Can someone explain it in simple terms?

The whole unemployment system is a JOKE. They make you jump through ridiculous hoops just to get benefits you already paid into through your taxes. And don't even get me started on how long adjudication takes if they have any questions about your eligibility!

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I feel you on the adjudication thing. Mine took 6 weeks and they never explained why.

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Just to add - make sure you understand the difference between being able and available vs being on standby. I got confused about that initially and it delayed my benefits. Also keep all your employment documents because they might ask for verification of your work history.

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