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What is a good reason to appeal unemployment decision - NYS Department of Labor denied my claim
My NYS Department of Labor claim was denied and I'm wondering what would be a good reason to appeal the decision. They said I was terminated for misconduct but honestly I think my supervisor had it out for me. I was written up twice for being late but the second time was because my car broke down and I called in. Is that enough to win an appeal? The denial letter says I have 30 days to request a hearing but I don't want to waste time if I don't have a strong case. Has anyone successfully appealed a misconduct disqualification before?
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NYS Department of Labor increased unemployment reducing my spending power - anyone else struggling?
Just got my unemployment benefits approved after 6 weeks of adjudication hell and the amount is way less than I expected. Between the reduced income and seeing all my neighbors also out of work, I'm barely buying anything except essentials. My whole neighborhood seems dead - local businesses are struggling because none of us unemployed folks have money to spend. Is this normal? The NYS Department of Labor gave me $380/week but my rent alone is $1200. How are people supposed to maintain any kind of consumer spending on these benefits? I used to go out to eat, buy clothes, support local shops but now I'm counting every penny. Anyone else finding that unemployment has completely changed their spending habits?
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Same here with the reduced spending. My unemployment ran out last month and now I'm on standby status while looking for work. The economic impact is real - my local coffee shop closed because too many regular customers like me can't afford $5 lattes anymore.
How often do unemployment checks come from NYS Department of Labor?
Just got approved for unemployment benefits after waiting 3 weeks in adjudication and I'm wondering how often the payments actually come? I know I have to file weekly claims but does that mean I get paid every week or is it different? My rent is due next week so trying to figure out the timing. Also do they direct deposit or mail checks? Sorry if this is a basic question but the NYS Department of Labor website isn't super clear about the actual payment schedule.
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I had trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about payment delays last month. Ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Was way easier than sitting on hold for hours trying to call myself.
How much does something like that cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone about our own benefits.
I get the frustration but honestly it was worth it for me. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is impossible to get through otherwise.
NYS Department of Labor claim denied - HR manager needs help with ADA accommodation appeal
I'm an HR manager and I've been dealing with my own unemployment claim nightmare for the past 6 weeks. I was laid off from my corporate position in December due to restructuring, and now NYS Department of Labor denied my claim saying I'm "able and available" when I clearly indicated I need reasonable accommodations for my disability. I've been in HR for 12 years and I know the ADA requirements, but the unemployment system seems to operate in a completely different world. My weekly claims keep getting rejected and when I call to explain my situation, they just tell me to file an appeal. Has anyone successfully navigated this with a disability accommodation? I'm worried they don't understand that needing accommodations doesn't mean I'm not able to work.
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As someone who's been through this exact situation, you need to be very specific in your appeal about what accommodations you need and how they're reasonable. Include examples of jobs you're qualified for that would provide those accommodations. The hearing officer needs to understand you're not unemployable, just need standard workplace modifications.
That's really helpful. Did you have to get a lawyer for your appeal hearing or were you able to handle it yourself? I'm wondering if my HR background will help or if I should get professional representation.
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! They deny people left and right for disability stuff because they don't want to pay out benefits. I've seen so many cases where people get denied initially just to make them give up and not appeal. It's discrimination plain and simple but they hide behind their bureaucratic processes.
Do you still get NYS Department of Labor unemployment if you get a job - confused about reporting work
I'm really confused about this whole process. I've been collecting unemployment for about 6 weeks now and just got offered a part-time job that starts next week. It's only 20 hours a week at $18/hour so definitely not enough to live on. Do I still get my unemployment benefits if I take this job? I'm scared to mess anything up with NYS Department of Labor because I really need the money. The job search requirements have been stressful enough and I don't want to lose my benefits completely. Should I report this when I do my weekly claim? What happens if I work some days but not others?
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just take the job and see what happens with your claim. worse case scenario you make more money working anyway. the unemployment system is so complicated nobody really understands all the rules
That's really bad advice. Not reporting work properly can result in serious penalties and having to pay back benefits. It's always better to follow the rules and report everything correctly to NYS Department of Labor.
Congrats on getting a job offer! That's great news. Just make sure when you do your weekly certification you answer 'yes' to working that week and report your gross earnings before taxes. The system will automatically calculate your partial benefit. You'll probably end up with more total income combining the part-time wages and reduced unemployment than just unemployment alone.
Miles Hammonds
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Ruby Blake
How much does that cost? I'm already broke from being unemployed and can't afford expensive services right now.
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Miles Hammonds
It's actually pretty reasonable and way better than spending hours on hold getting nowhere. The peace of mind was worth it for me.
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Micah Franklin
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS!!! They always side with employers even when the employer is clearly in the wrong. I appealed twice and lost both times even with perfect documentation. Don't get your hopes up but definitely try anyway because you have nothing left to lose at this point.
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Ella Harper
That's really discouraging to hear. I was hoping the hearing process would be more fair than the initial decision.
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