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The whole system is so backwards!! Why should people be penalized for trying to better their careers? It's not like you're gaming the system - you're literally trying to work! But no, NYS Department of Labor would rather keep people stuck in bad jobs than support career advancement. Makes no sense.
I feel you on this. The rules definitely seem outdated for how people actually change jobs nowadays.
you might be able to file anyway and see what happens? sometimes they approve things that seem like they shouldn't qualify. worth a shot right?
I wouldn't recommend filing a claim you know doesn't qualify. If you receive benefits you're not entitled to, you'll have to pay them back with penalties. It's better to be certain about eligibility first.
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If you're having trouble getting through to workers comp, you might want to check out claimyr.com - they help people get through to NYS Department of Labor agents when the phone lines are jammed. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used them when I couldn't get answers about my unemployment claim status. Might be worth trying if you need to talk to someone about your situation.
Thanks, I'll check that out. I've been trying to call for weeks and can never get through to a real person.
This is why the system is so messed up! People get injured at work and then have to wait months with no income while bureaucrats shuffle papers. There should be emergency assistance for situations like this.
Totally agree. I know someone who lost their apartment waiting for workers comp to kick in. The delays are ridiculous.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to clarify your specific situation, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call and getting busy signals. Really helpful when you need to discuss the specifics of partial unemployment vs regular unemployment claims.
Thanks, I might need to try that. I've been trying to call for days with no luck and I want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly.
Been there! The difference is basically this: unemployed means you have no job at all, underemployed means you have a job but it's not enough hours or pay to meet your needs. NYS Department of Labor has specific rules for partial unemployment which sounds like what you qualify for. Just make sure you keep looking for full-time work and document your job search activities.
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The NYS Department of Labor payment schedule is such a mess. They say one thing and do another. I've had payments delayed for no reason multiple times and when you finally get someone on the phone they just give you generic answers about 'processing times' without actually looking at your specific case.
seriously the whole system is broken, they make it so hard to get basic info about your own payments
Natasha Kuznetsova
basically when u apply they check if u qualify then send u money every week if u do the weekly thing online its not that complicated
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Yara Sayegh
•What's the weekly thing exactly? Is that where you report if you worked or looked for jobs?
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AstroAdventurer
Yeah it's called weekly certification. You log into the system every week and answer questions about whether you worked, earned any money, turned down job offers, etc. You also have to confirm you're able and available to work. Miss a week and you won't get paid for that week.
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