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The whole system is frustrating honestly. Even when it's OBVIOUSLY not your fault they still make you jump through hoops. I got laid off due to budget cuts and they still questioned me about it during the phone interview.
I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication status. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful when I could actually talk to someone who could see my case details.
Wait, there's a service that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor? How does that even work? I've been trying to call for days about my pending status.
I think natural disasters count too? My cousin lost her job when that hurricane damaged their office building last year and she got approved really quickly.
Yes, natural disasters and other force majeure events are definitely considered unavoidable. NYS Department of Labor has special procedures for disaster-related unemployment that often expedite processing since the circumstances are so clearly beyond the individual's control.
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ugh the same thing happened to my cousin except they said she quit when she was actually fired for no reason... like how do they even get this stuff wrong?? makes no sense
Definitely appeal this! The NYS Department of Labor makes mistakes all the time with employer reporting. I work in HR and I've seen employers accidentally check the wrong box on forms or misunderstand what constitutes a layoff vs termination. Your documentation should clear this up easily at the hearing.
That's reassuring to hear from someone who works in HR. I was starting to panic that I'd never get my benefits.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get specifics about your claim, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call and getting busy signals. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who can look up your exact wage history and give you the real numbers.
That sounds helpful! I've been dreading trying to call them because I heard the wait times are crazy long.
Wait so is the benefit amount based on gross or net pay? And what if I had multiple jobs - do they count all of them or just the main one?
It's based on gross wages and they count ALL employers that reported wages to NYS Department of Labor. So if you had multiple jobs, that actually helps increase your benefit amount since it's all combined in your wage calculation.
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Good luck with that... the NYS Department of Labor is notorious for denying quit claims even when people have legitimate reasons. I know someone who quit due to sexual harassment with documented proof and still had to go through appeals. The system is rigged against workers.
That's really discouraging to hear. Do you know if they eventually won their appeal?
Make sure you understand what 'good cause' means legally. It's not just about the work environment being unpleasant - it has to be something that would compel a reasonable person to quit. Document everything chronologically and be prepared to explain why you couldn't resolve the situation through other means like talking to HR or your supervisor's manager.
I did try going to HR twice but they basically told me it was a personality conflict and to work it out. Should I mention that in my claim?
Absolutely mention that! It shows you tried to resolve the issue through proper channels before quitting. That strengthens your good cause argument significantly.
Amara Eze
I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask about my benefit calculation and the phone lines are always busy. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone there? I keep getting disconnected after waiting on hold forever.
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Mei Wong
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Amara Eze
•That sounds too good to be true but at this point I'm desperate. I'll check it out, thanks!
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Giovanni Greco
The percentage thing is misleading because of the weekly cap. I was making good money before I got laid off and my unemployment is way less than 50% of my salary. The system is designed to help lower income workers more than higher earners. Just something to keep in mind when budgeting.
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Jamal Anderson
•Yeah that makes sense. I guess I need to start cutting expenses now just in case. At least $504 a week is something to work with while I look for a new job.
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