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Yuki Tanaka

NYS Department of Labor economic policy - why do we not want 0 unemployment rate?

I've been thinking about this after my recent experience with filing unemployment claims through NYS Department of Labor. During my job search requirements, I kept hearing economists and policy makers say that 0% unemployment would actually be bad for the economy. This seems backwards to me - wouldn't everyone having jobs be ideal? I'm genuinely curious about the economic reasoning behind this. My case worker mentioned something about 'natural unemployment' during my weekly claim certification, but I didn't really understand what that meant. Can anyone explain why some unemployment is considered necessary?

Also consider that some unemployment allows for innovation and entrepreneurship. People starting new businesses often leave their jobs temporarily, creating unemployment statistics but potentially creating many more jobs in the future. Creative destruction in the economy requires some labor mobility.

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this is why economics is confusing lol... seems like everything that sounds bad is actually good somehow

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It is confusing! But think of it like this - if there were literally zero job openings anywhere, that would mean the economy isn't growing or changing at all, which would be worse for everyone long-term.

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Alice Fleming

Can I file unemployment if I quit my job in NYS? Need to know my options

I'm thinking about quitting my current job because of some serious issues at work but I'm worried about being able to get unemployment benefits. I know usually you can't get UI if you quit voluntarily but I've heard there might be exceptions? Does anyone know what the rules are in New York for filing unemployment after quitting? I really need to leave this job but can't afford to be without income for months.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to discuss your specific situation, there's a service called Claimyr that can help you actually reach a live agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Sometimes talking to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor before you quit can help you understand exactly what documentation you'd need.

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never heard of that but might be worth trying since calling the regular number is impossible

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Just want to add that even if you have good cause, there might be a waiting period before benefits start. And if you worked for your employer for less than a certain amount of time the rules might be different. The whole system is designed to make it as hard as possible honestly.

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Ravi Kapoor

How many hours can I work for partial unemployment benefits in NY?

I'm really confused about the partial unemployment rules for NYS Department of Labor. My employer cut my hours from 40 to 20 per week and I want to file for partial benefits but I can't figure out exactly how many hours I'm allowed to work before I lose eligibility completely. The my.ny.gov website mentions something about working less than 4 days but it's not clear if that means total hours or actual workdays. Anyone know the specific hour limits for partial UI in New York? I'm scared to work too much and mess up my claim.

I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about this exact question and can never get through! The phone system is impossible. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there?

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I used this service called Claimyr that gets you through to NYS Department of Labor agents automatically. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was able to get my partial unemployment questions answered in like 20 minutes instead of calling for days.

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ugh the whole system is so backwards, why would they care about DAYS instead of actual hours worked?? makes no sense whatsoever

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I think it's because they want to encourage people to find full-time work instead of just picking up random shifts here and there.

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Gabriel Ruiz

Can someone explain unemployment benefits process in NY - completely lost on how this works

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. Like do I just apply once and then money shows up? Do I have to keep doing something every week? I'm seeing all these terms like NYS Department of Labor and weekly claims and I'm totally confused. Can someone break this down for me like I'm five? I've never been unemployed before and feeling pretty overwhelmed right now.

I know it feels overwhelming but honestly the job search requirement isn't that bad once you get into a rhythm. It can be applications, contacting employers directly, networking events, even some online job search activities count. The point is showing you're making a genuine effort to find work.

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Is that like a paid service? Seems sketch to pay someone to make phone calls for you.

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It's legit, they just help you get through the phone lines when call volume is crazy high. Sometimes you really need to talk to someone and this was the only way I could reach an actual person.

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Carmen Ortiz

Why is there unemployment - confused about NYS Department of Labor system basics

This might sound really dumb but I'm trying to understand the whole unemployment system in NY. Like why does unemployment even exist as a program? My friend got laid off and filed with NYS Department of Labor and I'm wondering how this all works. Is it just free money from the government or do we pay into it somehow? I've been working for 3 years but never really thought about where unemployment benefits come from until now when I might need to file myself.

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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same here! the website would crash constantly and calling was pointless

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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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