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Mei Wong

When do unemployment numbers come out from NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to track unemployment statistics for my research project and need to know when NYS Department of Labor releases their monthly unemployment numbers. Does anyone know what day of the month they typically publish the data? I've been checking their website but can't find a consistent schedule. Also wondering if there's a specific time they update or if it varies each month.

wait are we talking about the same thing? i thought unemployment numbers meant like when your benefits get calculated?? im so confused lol

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No, the original poster is asking about when the state releases unemployment rate statistics - like the overall jobless rate for New York. That's different from individual benefit calculations.

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If you need to contact NYS Department of Labor directly about data releases or have specific questions about their methodology, I had luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to someone. They helped me connect with the right department when I was doing economic research last year. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.

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Interesting, never heard of that service before. Does it actually work for non-claim related questions?

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Grace Durand

What is unemployment benefits and how does NYS Department of Labor determine eligibility?

I just lost my job last week and everyone keeps telling me to file for unemployment but I honestly have no idea what that even means or how it works. Do I actually get money from the government? How much? What's the process like with NYS Department of Labor? I've never had to deal with this before and feeling pretty overwhelmed about the whole thing. Can someone explain unemployment benefits in simple terms?

THANK GOD someone asked this because I'm in the exact same boat! Got laid off yesterday and have been stressing about money. This thread is already helping me understand what I need to do next.

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One thing I wish someone told me when I first filed - if you have trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone (which happens A LOT), there's actually a service called Claimyr that helps you reach them. Check out claimyr.com and they have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of busy signals when I had questions about my claim status.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?

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No it's legit - I was skeptical too but they actually got me connected to a real NYS Department of Labor rep when I needed to resolve an adjudication issue. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

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Abigail Spencer

If I get laid off who pays for NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?

My company just announced layoffs coming next month and I'm probably going to be affected. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm confused about how the whole system works. Who actually pays for the unemployment benefits - is it my employer or the government? Do I need to worry about my company not having enough money to cover it? Also wondering if there's any difference between being laid off vs fired when it comes to getting benefits. Any help understanding this would be appreciated.

ive been thru this before and the hardest part isnt getting approved its actually getting thru to someone at nys department of labor when you have questions!! their phone lines are always busy and sometimes you wait on hold for hours just to get hung up on

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I had the same problem last year when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Couldn't reach anyone for weeks until someone told me about Claimyr (claimyr.com). They actually got me through to a real NYS Department of Labor agent in under 10 minutes. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration trying to call on my own.

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Just want to add that you should file your claim as soon as possible after your last day of work. Don't wait thinking you might find another job quickly. You can always stop claiming if you find work, but there's a waiting period if you delay filing initially.

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Maya Jackson

Who is eligible to apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits in New York. I worked at a retail store for about 8 months but got laid off last week due to store closure. My friend said not everyone can get unemployment and I'm worried I might not be eligible. Can someone explain who is actually eligible to apply for unemployment through NYS Department of Labor? I don't want to waste time filing if I don't qualify.

wait so if i quit my job can i still get unemployment?? asking for a friend lol

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Generally no, if you voluntarily quit you won't be eligible unless you quit for good cause related to work (like unsafe conditions or significant changes to your job). Your friend would need to have been laid off, fired without misconduct, or had their hours reduced significantly.

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Just want to add that even if you're part-time you might still qualify for partial unemployment benefits if your hours got cut. A lot of people don't realize this. Also if you're on standby from your employer (temporarily laid off but expected to return) there's a different process for that through NYS Department of Labor.

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This is good to know! I thought part-time workers couldn't get anything.

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Diego Castillo

How does unemployment contribute to poverty - struggling to make ends meet on NYS benefits

I've been unemployed for 8 months now and I'm starting to understand how unemployment really does contribute to poverty in ways I never thought about before. My NYS Department of Labor benefits cover maybe 40% of what I was making, and that's if I even get them on time. Between the weekly claim certification requirements and constant worry about my eligibility, I'm spending more time dealing with the system than actually job searching effectively. Has anyone else noticed how the unemployment process itself seems to push people deeper into financial trouble? I'm behind on rent, my credit is suffering, and I feel like I'm in a hole I can't climb out of even with the benefits.

The system is broken. I know people who've been collecting UI for months and they're worse off than when they started. Meanwhile the NYS Department of Labor makes you jump through hoops just to get what you're entitled to. And don't even get me started on the overpayment notices they send out randomly.

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One thing that helped me was creating a strict budget based on my UI payment amount and sticking to it religiously. I also took advantage of every free resource I could find - food banks, utility assistance programs, free job training through Workforce One. It's not ideal but it helped bridge the gap until I found work again.

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