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definitely file even if ur not sure!! i got fired for being late too many times and still got unemployment. the employer has to prove it was misconduct and most of them dont bother fighting it unless its something really bad
I've been struggling with NYS Department of Labor issues for months and regular phone calls were impossible - always busy or hung up on. I actually found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about the wage base limits or reporting requirements.
OMG this is giving me anxiety because I just filed my claim last week and now I'm worried they're going to deny me for some made-up reason too. Did you do anything wrong during the application process? Were all your answers accurate? What if they deny me for 'classical unemployment' too even though I've never heard of it?!
You definitely need to appeal this denial. Even if it was 'cyclical unemployment' that's still a valid reason for UI benefits. The appeal process gives you a chance to present your case and clarify any wage reporting issues. You only have 30 days from the denial date to file the appeal, so don't wait too long.
ugh tell me about it. been on ui for 4 months and i basically dont buy anything anymore except like groceries and gas. used to go out to eat couple times a week now its maybe once a month if that. really makes you realize how much money you waste when you have a regular job
The impact on local businesses is devastating. When a bunch of people in an area lose jobs and cut spending, restaurants close, retail stores struggle, service businesses fail. I saw this happen in my neighborhood when the plant closed and 800 people went on unemployment. Half the shops on Main Street ended up shutting down within a year.
Oliver Weber
File anyway! Don't let them intimidate you. You earned those benefits and you have every right to collect them. The worst thing that can happen is NYS Department of Labor says you don't qualify, but if you were laid off and not fired for misconduct, you should be fine. Just make sure you keep up with your job search requirements and file your weekly claims on time.
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FireflyDreams
THIS IS WHY THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! Employers get to benefit from our labor but then try to prevent us from accessing the safety net we paid for. I went through hell when my company laid off 50 people and then contested EVERY SINGLE unemployment claim just to save money on their taxes. Meanwhile people are struggling to pay rent and buy groceries!
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