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Wait I'm confused... are you saying unemployment is supposed to make people NOT want to work? That doesn't make sense. Everyone I know on unemployment is desperately trying to find jobs. The benefits barely cover anything and there's all these requirements you have to meet.
It's not that it makes people not want to work - it's that it can make people more selective about which jobs they're willing to take. Most economists agree this can actually be beneficial because it leads to better job matches and prevents desperate workers from accepting exploitative wages.
The whole 'moral hazard' argument is mostly conservative BS if you ask me. I was on unemployment for 8 months during the recession and trust me, those benefits don't make life comfortable enough that anyone would choose to stay on them. The real issue is that there aren't enough good paying jobs, not that unemployment benefits are too generous.
This. The maximum weekly benefit in NY is like $504 - nobody's living it up on that amount.
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The real consequence is how the system treats you like a criminal for needing help. Having to prove every week that you're actually looking for work, dealing with adjudication delays when there's some minor issue with your claim, getting threatened with overpayment notices... it's dehumanizing. And then they wonder why people get discouraged.
I understand the frustration with the system, but the job search requirements exist for a reason. The key is understanding what NYS Department of Labor actually requires - 3 work search activities per week, and they can include more than just job applications. Networking events, career fairs, even informational interviews count toward your requirement.
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Don't forget about the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program if you get selected. It's mandatory but they provide personalized job search assistance and can connect you to additional resources. Also, if you're thinking about starting your own business, look into the Self-Employment Assistance Program - you can use your unemployment benefits to support yourself while getting a business off the ground.
Self-employment assistance sounds interesting. Are there restrictions on what type of business you can start?
You need to get approved for the program first and show a viable business plan. It's not available everywhere in NY but definitely worth asking about if you have a serious business idea.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask questions about your eligibility, I found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you connected to a real agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was stuck trying to reach someone for days until I used their service and got through in like 20 minutes. Really helped me understand my claim status and what I needed to do next.
interesting, never heard of that before. is it legit or just another way to take advantage of unemployed people?
It's totally legitimate - they just help you get through the phone queue faster. I was skeptical too but it actually worked and I didn't have to give them any personal info about my claim.
Same boat as you last year! Unemployment insurance benefit basically replaces part of your lost income while you search for work. Think of it as temporary financial assistance that you earned through working. The key things to remember: file immediately, be honest about your job search, and keep detailed records of where you apply. NYS Department of Labor will send you information about job search requirements once your claim is processed.
Dmitry Popov
The NYS Department of Labor unemployment system is so messed up honestly. They make you jump through hoops to get money you already earned and paid into. And don't even get me started on their job search requirements - you have to apply to 3 jobs every week and keep detailed logs or they'll cut you off. It's like they want to make it as difficult as possible.
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Ava Garcia
•yeah the job search thing is annoying but at least you can do it online now
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Just want to add that if you do get fired and they claim it was for misconduct, you have the right to appeal their decision. The NYS Department of Labor will schedule a hearing where you can present your side of the story. Don't just accept a disqualification if you think it's unfair - appeal it within 30 days of getting the determination letter.
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