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Sean O'Connor

NYS Department of Labor unemployment who qualifies - confused about eligibility requirements

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor but the eligibility info online is confusing me. I worked part-time for 8 months at a retail job making about $18/hour, then got laid off last week. Before that I had a different job for about 6 months. Do I have enough work history? Also what counts as being 'able and available' for work? I can work any shift but I don't have a car so I'm limited to jobs I can get to by bus. Does that disqualify me? Really stressed about this whole process and not sure if it's even worth applying.

wait i thought you needed to work full time to get unemployment?? i only worked part time too and was told i didnt qualify

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That's not correct - part-time workers can qualify for UI benefits as long as they meet the earnings requirements. You might want to reapply or appeal if you were denied incorrectly.

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Good luck with the whole process. The NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess right now, took me 6 weeks just to get my first payment approved.

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6 weeks?! That's terrifying, I need the money like next week to pay rent

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Amara Oluwaseyi

How late can I apply for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I've been putting off filing for unemployment because I thought I'd find something quickly, but it's been 8 weeks since I lost my job. I'm starting to panic - is there a deadline for applying? Can I still get benefits backdated to when I was first unemployed? I heard different things from friends but want to know what the actual NYS Department of Labor rules are. Really kicking myself for waiting this long.

Just file online at my.ny.gov as soon as possible. The application process itself isn't too bad, just make sure you have all your employment information ready - Social Security number, employer addresses, dates of employment, reason for separation. Don't overthink it, just get it submitted.

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been there! better late than never though

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Sofia Torres

What type of unemployment is seasonal work - regular UI or something different?

I've been working construction for the past 8 years and every winter when projects shut down I file for unemployment. My buddy told me there's something called 'seasonal unemployment' that's different from regular UI benefits but I've always just filed the normal way through my.ny.gov. Am I missing out on something? Should I be filing differently? The NYS Department of Labor website is confusing and I can't tell if seasonal workers get treated differently or if it's all the same system.

Been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my seasonal claim status. The phone system is impossible - either busy signal or they hang up on you after waiting forever. Anyone know a better way to reach someone there?

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I had the same problem last month trying to get answers about my adjudication. Found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you through to NYS Department of Labor agents by phone - they handle all the calling and waiting for you. Check out claimyr.com, they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration and I finally got my issue resolved.

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The whole system is ridiculous anyway. Why should seasonal workers have to jump through all these hoops when we KNOW we're going back to work? It's not like we're trying to game the system, construction literally shuts down in winter. NYS Department of Labor makes it so complicated for no reason.

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totally agree, same thing happens with ski resort workers and pool maintenance crews. we all know when we're going back but still have to deal with all the bureaucracy

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Yara Assad

Who pays unemployment taxes and who is eligible for NYS Department of Labor benefits?

I'm trying to understand how the whole unemployment system works in NY. My employer just laid me off from my restaurant job and I'm wondering if I can get benefits. Also curious about who actually pays for these benefits - is it coming out of my paycheck or what? I've never filed for unemployment before and want to make sure I understand the basics before I apply through NYS Department of Labor.

wait so employers pay for unemployment but then they fight you when you try to claim it??? that makes no sense to me

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Employers pay into the system but their rates can go up if they have too many claims, so some try to contest legitimate claims to keep their costs down. It's frustrating but that's why the appeal process exists.

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Just apply online through my.ny.gov and let NYS Department of Labor determine your eligibility. The worst they can say is no, and if you disagree you can always appeal their decision.

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Zoe Papadopoulos

What are valid reasons you can get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits and honestly I'm confused about what reasons actually qualify you. I lost my job last month but my manager said I was terminated for attendance issues (I was late a few times due to childcare problems). Does that automatically disqualify me from getting unemployment? What are the main reasons the NYS Department of Labor approves claims for? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm just going to get denied.

the system is rigged anyway, they'll find any excuse to deny you benefits even when you deserve them. I was laid off and it still took 6 weeks to get my first payment because they kept asking for more documentation

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That's frustrating but not typical. Most straightforward layoff cases get processed within 2-3 weeks if all documentation is submitted correctly.

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Just file! I thought I wouldn't qualify because I quit my job but it turned out my boss cutting my hours in half counted as constructive discharge. You never know until you try and the application process is pretty straightforward on the my.ny.gov website.

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