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What are the qualifications to collect unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?
I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but want to make sure I actually qualify before I go through the whole process. I've been working at my retail job for about 8 months but my hours got cut way back and now I'm only getting like 12 hours a week which isn't enough to pay my bills. Does anyone know what the actual requirements are to get approved for NYS Department of Labor benefits? I've never filed before and don't want to waste time if I don't meet the criteria.
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Can you file bankruptcy on unemployment - NYS Department of Labor benefits affected?
I'm drowning in debt from medical bills and credit cards, been thinking about filing bankruptcy but I'm currently collecting unemployment from NYS Department of Labor. My weekly claim amount is $405 and I have about 8 weeks left on my claim. Will filing bankruptcy mess up my unemployment benefits? Can the trustee take my weekly payments? I read somewhere that unemployment might be protected but I'm not sure if that applies to New York. Has anyone been through this situation before?
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Just want to add that you should inform your bankruptcy attorney about your unemployment claim right away. They'll need to include it in your means test calculation and list it as income on Schedule I. Also make sure you understand that while your current unemployment is protected, any future wages from employment you get after filing might be subject to different rules depending on whether you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
I was planning on Chapter 7. So if I find a job while the bankruptcy is pending, that could complicate things?
In Chapter 7, wages earned after filing are generally yours to keep, but your attorney will explain the specifics. The key is being upfront about everything from the start.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment rates when Biden left office - still affecting claims?
I've been researching unemployment trends and noticed that when Biden left office in January 2025, the unemployment rates were pretty different from what they were during COVID. My question is - does anyone know if the lower unemployment rates are making it harder to get approved for benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I filed my claim last month and it's been in adjudication for 3 weeks now. I'm wondering if they're being more strict about approvals since fewer people are unemployed overall. Has anyone else noticed longer wait times or more denials recently?
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The system is broken regardless of who's in office! I've been waiting 2 months for my appeal hearing and they keep rescheduling. NYS Department of Labor doesn't care about us regular people trying to survive.
I feel your frustration but appeal hearings are scheduled separately from regular claims processing. Have you received any communication about your hearing date?
Can you still get unemployment benefits if you quit your job in New York?
I'm really confused about whether I can still get unemployment benefits after quitting my last job. I worked at a restaurant for 8 months but had to quit because my manager was cutting my hours down to like 10 hours a week and I couldn't afford to live on that. My coworker said something about 'good cause' but I don't really understand what that means for NYS Department of Labor. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I'm worried about filing if I'm just going to get denied.
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THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! I quit for good cause too and they STILL denied me initially. Had to appeal and it took 3 months to get it overturned. Document EVERYTHING because they will try to deny you first.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - is unemployment really a social problem or personal issue?
I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and dealing with the NYS Department of Labor system has me thinking... everyone talks about unemployment like it's some kind of personal failing, but after going through this whole process and seeing how many people are struggling to find work despite wanting to work, I'm starting to wonder if unemployment is actually more of a social problem than an individual one. The job search requirements make it seem like it's all on us, but there's clearly not enough good jobs for everyone who needs them. Anyone else think about this while filing their weekly claims?
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THIS!! The whole unemployment system treats us like we're lazy or trying to scam the system when most of us just want to work and pay our bills. The job search requirements are reasonable but acting like unemployment is a personal moral failing is BS.
exactly, like i'm doing my three job contacts per week and everything but that doesn't mean there are actually three good jobs available every week
The research is pretty clear that unemployment has significant social and economic causes beyond individual factors. Things like geographic job mismatches, skills gaps created by technological change, and cyclical economic downturns all contribute. The NYS Department of Labor's job search requirements are about maintaining work-seeking behavior, not because unemployment is inherently a personal choice.
This makes me feel a lot better about my situation. I was starting to internalize all the criticism about people on unemployment.
Anthony Young
honestly the whole unemployment system is designed to discourage people from applying. they make the qualifications confusing on purpose so fewer people will file claims. but if you lost hours through no fault of your own you should apply regardless
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Charlotte White
Quick question - do you still qualify if you quit your job? My manager has been making my life miserable and I'm thinking about leaving but don't want to lose out on benefits.
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Ryan Andre
Generally no, quitting disqualifies you unless you can prove you had 'good cause' like unsafe working conditions or harassment. The burden of proof is on you to show the situation was so bad that a reasonable person would have quit. It's much harder to get approved compared to being laid off or having hours reduced.
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