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Can you file for unemployment and disability benefits at the same time in NY?
I'm dealing with a complicated situation and not sure what my options are. I got injured at work about 6 weeks ago and my doctor says I need surgery on my shoulder. My employer is saying they can't hold my position much longer since I can't do my usual duties. I've been getting workers comp but it's not covering all my expenses. Someone told me I might be able to file for both unemployment and disability benefits but I'm confused about whether that's even legal? Has anyone been in a similar situation with NYS Department of Labor? I don't want to mess up my workers comp claim but I really need more income coming in.
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How do I know how much unemployment will pay - NYS Department of Labor benefit calculation?
I just filed my initial claim with NYS Department of Labor last week but I have no idea what my weekly benefit amount is going to be. The confirmation I got didn't show any dollar amounts, just that my claim was received. I worked part-time at two different jobs over the past year - one retail making $15/hour and another cleaning office buildings for $18/hour. My hours varied a lot between both jobs. Does anyone know how they calculate what you get? I need to know if it'll even cover my rent while I'm looking for full-time work.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to check on my benefit calculation. Kept getting busy signals and their online chat was useless. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to an agent who could explain my monetary determination. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Worth checking out if you can't get answers through the normal channels.
Never heard of that before but might be useful since I've been trying to call for days about my own benefit amount issues
NYS Department of Labor - when does unemployment benefits start after filing my claim?
I just filed my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor last week and I'm getting confused about when my benefits actually start. My last day of work was January 10th and I filed on January 15th. The confirmation email said my claim was processed but I haven't seen any payments yet. Do benefits start from when I lost my job or from when I filed? I'm getting stressed because I have rent due next week and I thought the money would come faster.
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I had issues reaching NYS Department of Labor when my payments were delayed last year. Kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me figure out why my claim was stuck in adjudication.
Is that one of those paid services? I'm already broke from being unemployed.
It's worth checking out their demo first. When you can't get through for weeks and your bills are piling up, sometimes you need help getting answers.
The whole system is designed to make you wait and hope you give up. I filed in December and didn't see money until February because they kept asking for more documents. Then when I finally got paid they said I owed them money back because of some error THEY made. NYS Department of Labor is a nightmare.
same here! took forever just to talk to someone
What would disqualify from unemployment - worried about my NYS Department of Labor claim
I'm stressed out about my unemployment claim and keep reading different things online about what can disqualify you. I got laid off from my retail job two weeks ago and filed right away, but now I'm paranoid I might have done something wrong or that there's something in my work history that could mess this up. Can someone explain what actually disqualifies you from getting unemployment benefits in NY? I don't want to be surprised if my claim gets denied.
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MISCONDUCT is the big one they look for. If your employer claims you were fired for misconduct, you'll get disqualified and have to appeal. Even being late too many times can count as misconduct in their eyes. The system is designed to deny first and ask questions later.
That's not entirely accurate. NYS Department of Labor does investigate misconduct claims, but simple attendance issues usually don't rise to the level of disqualifying misconduct unless it was willful and repeated after warnings.
Will $600 unemployment payments affect my social security benefits - NYS Department of Labor question
I'm getting ready to file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor and I'm worried about how it might impact my social security. I've been working part-time while collecting SS and now my hours got cut to basically nothing. If I get approved for unemployment benefits (I think the weekly benefit amount would be around $600), will that mess up my social security payments? I'm 67 and really can't afford to lose either income source. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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One thing to keep in mind is that if you're working part-time, you might qualify for partial unemployment benefits. NYS Department of Labor has a formula where they reduce your weekly benefit based on how much you earn, but you can still get something if your hours are really low. Just make sure you report all your earnings when you do your weekly certification.
Isabella Brown
The whole system is set up to confuse people! They make you jump through hoops and half the time different offices give you different answers. I spent months trying to sort out benefit conflicts after my accident and nobody could give me a straight answer about what I was allowed to collect.
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Maya Patel
I feel you on that. The bureaucracy is insane. But at least now there are ways to actually talk to someone instead of getting stuck in phone tree hell forever.
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Aiden Rodríguez
just wanted to say good luck with your surgery! shoulder injuries are no joke. hope you get the benefits sorted out soon
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