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NYS Department of Labor economist friend explained why 0% unemployment not realistic goal - thoughts?
My friend who works for NYS Department of Labor in Albany was telling me that even though politicians always talk about getting unemployment to zero, that's actually not something we'd want to achieve. She said something about how some unemployment is actually healthy for the economy and that if we had 0% unemployment it would cause major problems. This seems backwards to me - wouldn't everyone having jobs be the ideal situation? Can anyone explain this better? I'm trying to understand the economics behind it since I've been dealing with my own unemployment claim issues lately.
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How long do you have to be at a job to file unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?
I just started working at a retail store in March and unfortunately they had to let me go last week due to budget cuts. I'm wondering if I can even file for unemployment benefits since I was only there for about 8 months? Does NYS Department of Labor have a minimum time requirement for how long you need to work at a job before you can collect? I'm really stressed about this because I need the income while I look for something new. Also do they look at just my most recent job or all my work history? Any help would be appreciated!
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NYS Department of Labor weekly claims up 40% in my area - why is unemployment increasing so much?
I've been tracking the NYS Department of Labor weekly claim numbers in my county and they've gone up about 40% since October. My neighbor just got laid off from her manufacturing job and said the NYS Department of Labor office told her they're seeing way more new claims than usual. Is this happening statewide? What's causing all these job losses? I'm worried about my own position at this point.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! Companies can just lay people off whenever they want and workers get scraps. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months trying to appeal a disqualification and it's like they don't even care about people's lives
I hear you on the frustration. Have you tried filing a complaint with your local representative's office? Sometimes they can help escalate issues that get stuck in the bureaucracy.
Can I still get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?
I lost my job about 6 weeks ago and haven't filed for unemployment yet because I thought I might find something quickly. Now I'm getting worried about money and wondering if it's too late to apply for NYS Department of Labor benefits? I keep seeing different information online about deadlines and I'm not sure what applies to my situation. Has anyone filed this late after losing their job?
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What are the requirements to claim unemployment in New York - confused about eligibility
I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but honestly have no idea what the actual requirements are. I worked at a restaurant for about 8 months before they cut my hours down to basically nothing. Do I even qualify? I've heard people talk about having to work a certain amount of time or earn a minimum amount but I can't find clear info on the NYS Department of Labor website. Also do I need to be completely out of work or can I file if my hours got reduced? Really don't want to waste time filing if I don't meet the basic requirements.
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definitely file!! the worst they can say is no and at least you'll know for sure. restaurant workers get screwed over all the time with hour cuts, you deserve benefits if you qualify
This exactly. The system is designed to help people in situations like yours. Don't let them intimidate you out of applying.
One thing to keep in mind is that you have to be separated from work through no fault of your own. Since your hours were cut by the employer and you didn't quit or get fired for misconduct, you should be fine on that requirement. Just be honest about your situation when you file your claim and during any potential phone interviews.
Keisha Jackson
its because if everyone has jobs then employers cant find workers when they need to expand or replace people who retire. also wages would go crazy high because companies would be bidding against each other for the few available workers
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Paolo Romano
This reminds me of when I was on standby status last year waiting for my factory to reopen... even though I wasn't technically unemployed, I was still part of the unemployment statistics. The whole system is more complex than just 'jobs good, no jobs bad'.
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Miguel Herrera
Great example! Standby unemployment is another category that serves an economic function - it allows companies to temporarily reduce workforce without losing trained employees permanently.
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