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yeah they're different but the whole unemployment system is a mess anyway. took me 8 weeks to get my first payment even though i did everything right. NYS Department of Labor keeps changing their rules and nobody knows what's going on
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Yeah frictional unemployment is the most common type. Just make sure you're keeping detailed records of your job search activities for NYS Department of Labor. They can ask for proof during any review or audit of your claim.
This happened to me last year - took 3 months to find something but my claim was fine the whole time
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents to ask questions about your claim status, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They have a service that helps you actually reach a real person instead of sitting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to clarify some job search requirement questions.
Interesting, never heard of that service before. Might be worth checking out since I can never get through to anyone.
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Wait I'm confused about the base period thing... is that the last 4 quarters or the last year? And what if I just started working recently?
Base period is the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. If you haven't worked enough in that period, you might qualify for alternate base period which uses more recent quarters.
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Just remember you have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits! A lot of people forget that and get surprised at tax time. You can have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay quarterly.
Isabella Ferreira
I think the biggest issue is timing. By the time someone files for unemployment, they're already stressed about money and just want any job. But the programs that actually reduce long-term unemployment require time investment upfront - like 6 months of training. It's hard to think long-term when you're worried about next month's rent.
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FireflyDreams
•This is so true. I turned down a low-paying job early in my unemployment because I thought something better would come along quickly. Ended up being unemployed longer than if I'd taken it and kept looking.
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CosmicVoyager
what about just creating more jobs instead of training people for jobs that dont exist?? seems like we're putting the cart before the horse here
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Javier Morales
•Job creation is more of a policy/economic issue, but you're right that training without actual job openings is pointless. That's why I mentioned the apprenticeships - those are tied to employers who commit to hiring.
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