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wait so employers pay for unemployment but then they fight you when you try to claim it??? that makes no sense to me
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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Don't forget you can only collect for 26 weeks total unless there's some extended benefits program running. And if you work part-time while collecting, they'll reduce your benefits dollar for dollar after you earn more than $143 per week.
The whole system is so confusing!! I've been trying to figure out if my freelance work affects my benefits and can't get a straight answer from anyone. The NYS Department of Labor phone lines are always busy and their website doesn't explain part-time work scenarios clearly.
For freelance work, you need to report all earnings when you file your weekly claim. They'll calculate partial benefits based on how much you earned that week.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED! They absolutely do try to keep claims down to make politicians look good. I've been fighting them for 3 months over a disqualification that makes no sense. They're hoping people just give up and find jobs instead of fighting for benefits they earned.
While I understand the frustration, conspiracy theories don't really help. The delays are real but they're usually administrative issues not political manipulation. Focus on getting your specific case resolved rather than fighting the whole system.
yeah this is confusing stuff... i thought unemployment office was supposed to help people find jobs too? like job training and stuff? so wouldnt they want unemployment to go down?
You're thinking of workforce development programs. NYS Department of Labor does offer job search assistance and training programs, but that's separate from the benefits division that processes UI claims. Different departments with different goals.
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ugh this is so stressful! I'm in week 4 of waiting and keep checking my account every day hoping something changed. What if they deny it after all this waiting?? I documented everything when I got laid off but still worried something went wrong.
Try not to panic. Most claims do get approved eventually, even if there are delays. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while waiting for the initial determination.
The 2024 delays have been worse than usual from what I've seen. Budget cuts at NYS Department of Labor mean fewer staff to process claims. Your best bet is to keep trying the phone lines early morning around 8am when they open, or try that claimyr thing someone mentioned if you're really stuck.
Good tip about calling at 8am, I'll try that tomorrow. Thanks for the info about the budget cuts, at least explains what's happening.
Luca Ricci
Just wanted to add that once your claim is approved, you'll start receiving payments pretty quickly. The waiting is definitely the hardest part. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending - that's really important.
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Aisha Mohammed
Wait, I'm confused - do I need to file weekly claims before my initial claim is even approved? I thought I was supposed to wait until they told me I was eligible first??
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Zara Khan
•Yes, you absolutely need to keep filing weekly claims from the start. If you don't, you could lose benefits for those weeks even after approval. It's one of the most important requirements.
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