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For your economics class, remember that frictional unemployment is actually considered positive because it indicates a dynamic labor market where people can move between jobs. It's different from structural unemployment (skills mismatch) or cyclical unemployment (due to economic downturns).
wait so if someone gets laid off vs quits that changes the unemployment type? im so confused about all these categories
No, the economic classification stays the same - both would be frictional if it's temporary job searching. But for NYS Department of Labor benefits, being laid off usually makes you eligible while quitting usually doesn't.
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NeonNova
The NYS unemployment system is so confusing!! I've been trying to figure out the same thing and everyone gives different answers. Some people told me there are federal programs that pay more but I can't find any info about that on the my.ny.gov website.
Nia Thompson
•Those federal programs ended in 2021. Right now it's just regular state unemployment insurance through NYS Department of Labor. The benefit formula is pretty straightforward - they look at your highest quarter of earnings in your base period and calculate from there. At $75k annually, the original poster should get a good benefit amount.
Yuki Tanaka
Just to add - make sure you apply as soon as possible! Your benefit amount is locked in based on when you file, and there's no going back to get a higher rate later even if you find out you qualified for more. I learned this the hard way.
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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone when I needed to check on my claim status after getting laid off. Kept getting busy signals and getting hung up on. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I needed to verify my job separation details.
Good to know there are options if I run into problems reaching them. Hopefully I won't need it but I'll keep that in mind.
Freya Ross
Make sure you understand the job search requirements too! You'll need to keep a log of your job search activities and be able and available for work. The NYS Department of Labor will ask about this when you file your weekly claims.
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I had trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my claim status. Kept getting busy signals and the callback system never worked. A friend told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be useful if you run into issues and need to speak with someone directly about your application.
Thanks for the tip! Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there are options if I get stuck.
StarStrider
Also make sure you understand the job search requirements from day one. You'll need to do at least 3 job search activities per week and keep a log of everything. Don't wait until your first weekly claim to figure this out - start job searching immediately even while your claim is processing.
Laura Lopez
Wait I'm confused - what's the difference between regular unemployment and standby unemployment? I thought there was only one type??
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Millie Long
•Standby is for when you're temporarily laid off but your employer expects to call you back within a specific timeframe. With standby, you don't have to do the job search requirements. Regular UI is for when you're permanently separated from your job and actively looking for new work.
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Victoria Brown
Just wanted to say good luck with whatever you decide to do. The whole unemployment system is set up to deny people and make it as hard as possible to get benefits.
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