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Amaya Watson

How does unemployment payments work with NYS Department of Labor - confused about the whole process

I just got laid off from my restaurant job last week and I'm completely lost about how unemployment payments actually work. I keep hearing different things from coworkers about weekly claims and job search requirements but nobody can give me a straight answer. Do I get paid automatically once I file my initial claim? How much will I get? And what's all this stuff about having to prove I'm looking for work? I've never dealt with NYS Department of Labor before and their website is confusing. Can someone explain this like I'm five?

The whole system is designed to make it as difficult as possible to actually get your money. They'll find any excuse to delay or deny your claim. Make sure you document EVERYTHING because they'll question every little detail. And don't even get me started on the job search requirements - it's like they want you to waste time applying for jobs you're not qualified for just to meet their arbitrary quotas.

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While the system can be frustrating, following the requirements properly usually results in timely payments. The job search requirement exists to encourage active employment seeking.

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same thing happened to me when the restaurant i worked at closed down permanently. took me a few tries to understand the weekly certification process but now its automatic. just remember to answer all the questions honestly about any work you did that week even if its just a few hours

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Nolan Carter

When do I get unemployment benefits after filing my NYS Department of Labor claim?

Filed my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor about a week ago and I'm still waiting to hear anything back. My account on the website just shows 'claim processing' but doesn't give me any timeline. When should I expect to actually start getting payments? I've been doing the weekly claims but haven't received a single dollar yet. Really need to know what's normal here because I have rent due soon.

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Never heard of that before, does it actually work or is it just another scam?

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It's legit, I was skeptical too but I was desperate to find out why my claim was taking so long. Worth it just to get actual information instead of guessing.

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! I've been waiting 6 weeks and still nothing. They make it impossible to reach anyone and the website is useless. Meanwhile bills keep coming and they act like we're all trying to scam them.

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I feel you, the stress is unreal when you're waiting for money you need to survive

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Evelyn Martinez

NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim - is this considered systematic risk for financial planning?

I'm working on my financial planning coursework and keep seeing unemployment listed as an example of systematic risk since it affects entire economies. But now that I'm actually filing for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor, I'm wondering if this is accurate? My claim has been in adjudication for two weeks and I'm starting to stress about my personal financial situation. From a practical standpoint, losing my job feels very much like an individual risk rather than something that affects everyone equally. Has anyone else thought about this while dealing with their own unemployment claim? Maybe I'm overthinking this but the academic theory seems disconnected from the reality of trying to navigate the NYS Department of Labor system and actually get benefits approved.

From a personal finance perspective, unemployment is definitely systematic risk for your household budget regardless of what the textbooks say. When you lose your job, it affects everything - your ability to pay bills, your credit score if you miss payments, your retirement savings if you have to withdraw early. The fact that NYS Department of Labor benefits only replace a fraction of your income makes it even more systematic to your personal financial system.

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This is exactly what I was thinking! The academic definition feels really disconnected from what actually happens when you're unemployed.

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The NYS Department of Labor system is so frustrating. I've been waiting three weeks for my adjudication to clear and every time I call they just say 'it's being reviewed' with no timeline. At this point I don't care about risk categories, I just want my benefits approved so I can pay rent!

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Ellie Perry

NYS Department of Labor unemployment rate calculations - how do we measure unemployment in NY?

I'm working on a research project about labor statistics and need to understand how NYS Department of Labor actually calculates unemployment rates. I know they release monthly reports but I'm confused about the methodology. Do they count everyone who files for UI benefits? What about people whose claims are in adjudication or those who exhausted benefits but are still looking for work? Also wondering if job search requirements affect these numbers since claimants have to prove they're actively seeking employment. Anyone familiar with how the state measures unemployment statistics?

the whole unemployment measurement system is pretty outdated IMO, doesnt capture gig workers or people who gave up looking very well

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Good point about gig workers. The survey has been updated to better capture non-traditional employment, but it's still not perfect. NYS Department of Labor also publishes alternative measures like U-6 which includes discouraged workers and those working part-time for economic reasons. For your research, you might want to look at both the standard U-3 rate and these broader measures.

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StarStrider

Who pays for your unemployment benefits when you're collecting in NY?

I've been collecting unemployment for about 6 weeks now and my neighbor keeps making comments about how I'm living off taxpayers. Is that actually true? I thought my old employer was paying into some kind of fund for this. I'm confused about where the money for my weekly benefits is actually coming from. Can someone explain how this works with the NYS Department of Labor system?

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How much does something like that cost? The phone lines are definitely impossible to get through on.

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I'd rather pay a small fee than waste hours trying to get through myself. The time saved was worth it for me when I had questions about my weekly claim certification.

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just tell your neighbor that unemployment insurance is no different than workers comp or disability insurance - its all paid for by employers as part of doing business

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