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The unemployment system is so messed up they probably don't even know the difference between these types! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and half the time the agents give me different answers about the same question. One week they tell me my job search is fine, next week someone else says I'm not doing enough. Makes no sense!
omg yes!! inconsistent info is the worst part about dealing with unemployment claims
From what I understand, cyclical unemployment is what changes the most with economic conditions - that's when people lose jobs due to recessions or economic downturns. But like others said, frictional and structural unemployment stay pretty constant. NYS Department of Labor processes all these claims the same way though. Your weekly certification requirements and job search obligations don't change based on what type of unemployment economists would classify you as.
Thanks, that helps clarify things. So basically for my weekly claims, NYS Department of Labor doesn't really care about the economic theory behind why I'm unemployed - just whether I meet their specific requirements each week.
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The most important thing is DON'T let your weekly claims lapse during the move! I made that mistake when I relocated and it took weeks to straighten out with NYS Department of Labor. Even if you're busy packing and moving, you have to file that weekly claim on time or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
This is exactly why the unemployment system needs to be modernized. Why should someone lose benefits just because they're trying to find better opportunities in a different state? The whole thing is bureaucratic nonsense.
totally agree! my friend had to turn down a good job opportunity because she was worried about messing up her unemployment claim
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honestly the whole system is rigged against small businesses, you're damned if you do damned if you dont with these worker classifications. NYS Department of Labor just wants to collect more taxes so they'll find any excuse to call your contractors employees
The rules exist to protect workers from being misclassified to avoid paying benefits they're entitled to. It's not about collecting more taxes, it's about ensuring proper coverage.
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Speaking of economic worries, this reminds me of when I was laid off in 2008. Back then I was so stressed about everything - the housing market, unemployment running out, finding another job. But honestly the NYS Department of Labor benefits kept coming as long as I did my job search requirements and weekly certifications. The state unemployment fund is separate from federal monetary policy.
To directly answer your question - no, interest rate changes won't affect your current benefit amount or duration. New York's unemployment insurance is funded by employer taxes, not federal programs. Focus on continuing your job search and filing your weekly claims on time. The economic uncertainty is stressful but your existing claim should continue normally.
Thanks, that's reassuring. I'll keep doing my weekly certifications and job search log like normal. Just needed to hear that from someone who knows the system.
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•Never heard of that but might be worth trying if the phone system is still as bad as it was during the pandemic
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yeah employers hate unemployment claims because it raises their rates but thats not your problem you paid into the system too through your work so dont feel guilty about using it
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