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NYS Department of Labor claim denied - job eliminated by automation, what are my options?
My employer just laid me off after 8 years because they installed new software that basically does what my whole department used to do. I filed for unemployment but NYS Department of Labor is saying I might not qualify because the termination wasn't due to 'lack of work' but rather 'technological changes.' Has anyone dealt with this before? I thought any layoff would qualify for benefits but now I'm worried they're going to deny my claim completely. The adjudication has been pending for two weeks and I'm starting to panic about rent.
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NYS Department of Labor - which of the following is not a form of unemployment classification?
I'm studying for my economics exam and came across this question about different types of unemployment. I know NYS Department of Labor recognizes various categories but I'm getting confused about the technical definitions. Can anyone help clarify which classifications are officially recognized by the unemployment system versus just economic theory? I need to understand this for both my test and because I might need to file a claim soon after graduation.
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For NYS Department of Labor benefits, you basically need to be unemployed through no fault of your own and able and available for work. The economic textbook stuff about frictional vs structural unemployment doesn't really matter when you're filing your weekly claim. What matters is whether you meet the eligibility requirements and are actively job searching.
This is so confusing! I've been trying to reach NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and can't get through their phone lines. The terminology on their website doesn't match what my textbook says either.
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For your exam, remember that economic theory usually covers frictional (job searching), structural (skills mismatch), cyclical (economic downturns), and seasonal unemployment. But NYS Department of Labor doesn't use these exact terms when determining benefit eligibility. They care more about the reason you became unemployed and whether you're actively seeking work.
How is unemployment insurance an example of cooperative federalism with NYS Department of Labor?
I'm writing a paper for my public administration class and need to understand how unemployment insurance shows cooperative federalism in action. From what I can tell, the federal government sets basic guidelines but each state like New York runs their own program through agencies like NYS Department of Labor. Can someone explain how this federal-state partnership actually works in practice? I'm specifically confused about who determines benefit amounts, eligibility rules, and how the funding flows between levels of government.
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Don't forget to mention Extended Benefits during recessions - that's when the federal-state cooperation really shows. During high unemployment periods, the federal government can trigger extended benefits that NYS Department of Labor then administers using federal funds. It's a great example of how the system adapts to economic conditions through federal-state coordination.
honestly this sounds like a complicated way to run things lol why not just have one federal system instead of 50 different state programs
The state-based system allows for regional differences in cost of living and labor markets. What works for NYS Department of Labor claimants might not work in rural states with different economies.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment rates during previous administration - how does this affect my claim?
I'm trying to understand something about my unemployment claim. My neighbor keeps telling me that unemployment was super low a few years back and that somehow means I shouldn't qualify now or something? I'm confused because I lost my job in December due to layoffs at my retail company and filed with NYS Department of Labor right away. Does the overall unemployment rate from previous years have any impact on whether my individual claim gets approved? I've been getting my weekly payments but she's making me paranoid that there's some rule I don't know about.
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People love to make unemployment benefits political when it's just a basic insurance program. You paid into it through payroll deductions, you lost your job through no fault of your own, you get benefits. Simple as that.
Wait so if I worked part time for most of 2024 but full time the last few months before getting laid off, does that affect my benefit amount? I'm getting like $180 a week which seems low
Your weekly benefit amount is calculated based on your highest earning quarter in your base period. If most of your work was part-time, that would definitely impact the calculation. You can check your monetary determination on the NYS Department of Labor website for the exact breakdown.
What is unemployment for - trying to understand NYS Department of Labor benefits purpose
I'm totally confused about what unemployment is actually supposed to cover. My friend told me to apply after I got laid off from my retail job last month, but I don't really understand what it's for or if I even qualify. Like, is it just for people who get fired? Or can anyone who loses their job get it? I've been working part-time for 2 years and paying into the system but never really thought about what unemployment benefits are actually meant to do. Can someone explain what the NYS Department of Labor unemployment program is designed for and who it's supposed to help?
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interesting, never heard of that before. might be worth it since i can never get through on the phone
The unemployment system is basically there to prevent economic catastrophe when people lose jobs. Without it, you'd have millions of people with zero income immediately after layoffs, which would crash consumer spending and make recessions way worse. So it's not just about helping individuals - it's about keeping the whole economy stable. The NYS Department of Labor uses it as both a social safety net and an economic stabilizer.
Ethan Campbell
wait so they can just deny unemployment because a robot took your job?? that seems totally unfair, like what are we supposed to do when everything gets automated
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Nia Williams
No, they can't deny you for that reason alone. Technological unemployment is still unemployment. The issue is usually with how the separation gets coded by the employer, not the underlying cause.
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Yuki Watanabe
This whole system is broken. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months over a similar issue and they act like every claim is fraudulent. They make you jump through hoops just to get benefits you've paid into for years. Don't let them intimidate you - keep fighting and document everything!
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Carmen Sanchez
Same here, they're so difficult to work with. But OP definitely has a valid claim.
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