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Can I draw unemployment if I quit my job - NYS Department of Labor eligibility?
I'm thinking about quitting my retail job because my manager has been cutting my hours drastically and the schedule keeps changing with no notice. I heard that you normally can't get unemployment if you quit, but wondering if there are exceptions? Does anyone know the NYS Department of Labor rules about this? I really need the income but this situation is becoming impossible to deal with.
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What is the percentage for unemployment benefit calculation in NYS Department of Labor system?
I'm trying to figure out how NYS Department of Labor calculates my weekly benefit amount. I know it's based on some percentage of my wages but I can't find the exact rate anywhere on their website. My gross weekly pay was around $850 before I got laid off last month. Does anyone know what percentage NYS Department of Labor uses to determine UI benefits? I want to estimate what I should expect before my claim gets approved.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing with all these calculations! I still don't understand why my benefit amount was lower than I expected even though I made good money.
It could be because they use your base period wages, not your most recent wages. The base period is usually the first four of the last five completed calendar quarters before you filed.
How long for unemployment determination - NYS Department of Labor adjudication timeline?
Filed my UI claim with NYS Department of Labor about 6 weeks ago and it's still showing 'adjudication in progress' on my account. I worked two part-time jobs last year and quit one of them in October because the hours were cut to almost nothing. The other job I lost in December due to company downsizing. I've been calling the NYS Department of Labor but can't get through to anyone. My savings are running out and I really need to know how long this determination process typically takes. Anyone else deal with a similar situation?
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The whole system is broken. I've been waiting 9 weeks for my determination and they won't tell me ANYTHING. Meanwhile bills keep coming and they act like we don't exist. NYS Department of Labor is completely overwhelmed but won't admit it.
I feel your frustration but 9 weeks does seem unusually long. Have you tried requesting a supervisor callback through the online messaging system?
How to check my unemployment status - NYS Department of Labor claim showing confusing information
I'm really confused about how to properly check my unemployment status with NYS Department of Labor. I filed my initial claim about 2 weeks ago and I've been doing my weekly certifications, but when I log into my.ny.gov the information seems all over the place. Sometimes it shows 'pending' and other times it just shows my payment history with $0 amounts. I called the NYS Department of Labor phone number but kept getting busy signals. Is there a reliable way to actually see what's happening with my claim? I'm worried something went wrong during the application process.
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The whole NYS Department of Labor system is a joke honestly. They make it impossible to get real information about your claim and then act like it's your fault when you can't figure out what's going on. I've been waiting 3 weeks just to talk to someone about why my payments stopped!
Pro tip: if your claim shows 'Under Review,' check the 'Correspondence' section in your online account. NYS Department of Labor often sends messages there that require a response, and if you miss them, your claim can get stuck in limbo. Also make sure you're continuing to file your weekly claims even while it's under review - that's super important.
Good call on checking correspondence! I found a message asking for wage verification from my previous job. Guess I need to contact my old employer.
NYS Department of Labor voluntary quit disqualification - what does this mean exactly?
I just got a determination from NYS Department of Labor saying I'm disqualified because of 'voluntary quit' but I'm confused about what this actually means for my claim. I left my job because my hours got cut from 40 to 15 per week and I couldn't afford to stay. Does this count as voluntary quit? The letter doesn't explain much and I'm worried I won't get any benefits at all. Has anyone dealt with this before?
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I struggled with getting through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks trying to get clarification on my voluntary quit determination. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually reach a real person who could explain my options. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Worth checking out if you can't get through their regular phone lines.
Never heard of that service. Did they actually help you get your issue resolved or just connect you?
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Sean Flanagan
wait so you CAN get unemployment if you quit?? i thought that was impossible. my job has been cutting everyone's hours too but i assumed i was stuck there
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Freya Andersen
Yes, but it's not automatic. You need to meet specific criteria for 'good cause' and the burden of proof is on you. Significant reduction in hours or changes to working conditions can qualify, but you typically need to show you tried to resolve it with your employer first and that a reasonable person would have quit under those circumstances.
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