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This whole system is so confusing! I got denied too but for 'voluntary quit' even though I was clearly laid off. The NYS Department of Labor seems to deny everyone first and make you fight for benefits. It's ridiculous that people who need help the most have to jump through all these hoops.
same here, got denied initially but won my appeal
Don't give up yet! You have the right to request a hearing if you disagree with the determination. The instructions should be in your denial letter. Make sure to file your request within 30 days of the determination date. At the hearing, you can present evidence about your work history and wages. Even if the alternate base period doesn't work out, sometimes there are other issues that can be resolved.
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Same boat here, lost my restaurant job 6 weeks ago. What helped me was making a strict weekly budget based on my UI payment amount. I use every free resource possible - library internet for job searching, food banks, even got help with my electric bill through HEAP. Also make sure you're claiming your benefits on time every week because missing even one certification can mess everything up.
Good point about the weekly certifications. I'm paranoid about missing one and losing benefits.
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The unemployment system is SO broken. They deny people for the smallest things but then take forever to process appeals. I got denied initially for 'insufficient wages' even though I worked full time for 8 months. Turns out my employer reported my wages wrong to NYS Department of Labor. Had to fight for 3 months to get it corrected.
Wow that's terrible! At least you got it fixed eventually. I'm worried about waiting months for an appeal decision when I need the money now.
For anyone dealing with misconduct disqualifications, here's what you need to know: NYS Department of Labor has to prove that your actions were deliberate violations of reasonable employer expectations. Simple mistakes or inability to meet performance standards usually don't qualify as misconduct. Document everything about your termination and gather any performance reviews or communications with your supervisor for your appeal hearing.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is SO FRUSTRATING!! They deny weeks for the stupidest reasons and then make it impossible to reach anyone for help. I swear they do this on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits they're entitled to.
agree 100% - they make everything as difficult as possible
To get this resolved, you'll need to either call NYS Department of Labor directly or file an appeal if you believe the denial was incorrect. If it was just a misunderstanding about your availability during the doctor's appointment, they should be able to reverse it. Make sure you have documentation of the appointment and can explain why you were still able and available for work the other days that week.
Mei Wong
honestly the whole system is kind of a mess though. like yes unemployment exists to help people but good luck actually getting help when you need it. i was on unemployment for 6 months during covid and it was a nightmare trying to get anyone at NYS Department of Labor to answer questions
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Liam Fitzgerald
•same here! the website would crash constantly and calling was pointless
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PixelWarrior
To add to what others said - unemployment also helps prevent people from taking jobs way below their skill level just to survive. This keeps wages more stable across the economy. Without it, desperate job seekers would drive down wages for everyone. The NYS Department of Labor requires you to actively search for work though, so it's not just free money - you have responsibilities while receiving benefits.
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