New York Unemployment

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Wait so if I've only been working my current job for like 6 months, what happens? Do they use my previous job's wages too or am I just out of luck?

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They'll use wages from all qualifying employers during your base period, so yes, your previous job's wages would count as long as you worked during those quarters. You need to have earned at least $2,700 total during your base period to qualify for benefits at all.

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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your claim, I had good luck with claimyr.com - they help you actually reach an agent by phone. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already tight on money waiting for my benefits to start.

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It's definitely worth it if you need to resolve claim issues quickly. Much cheaper than missing rent because your benefits are delayed.

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The whole system is basically insurance that employers pay for. Your weekly benefit amount is based on your past wages but the actual money comes from that insurance pool, not your specific employer's bank account.

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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents when I had questions about my eligibility. The phone lines are always busy and the online chat never works. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor who could answer my specific questions about work authorization requirements. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process much less stressful.

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That sounds helpful! I've been dreading trying to call them because I know I'll be on hold forever.

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Just to add - you also need to be able and available for work, which includes being legally authorized to accept employment. The NYS Department of Labor takes this seriously during eligibility reviews. Make sure you understand all the requirements before filing.

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File immediately but make sure you have all your employment info ready. They'll ask for wages and dates for every job you had in the last 18 months. If you're missing info it can delay your claim. Also start looking for work right away because you'll need to certify that you're actively job searching when you file your weekly claims.

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Good point about the job search thing. How many jobs do I need to apply to per week? I heard it was 3 but I'm not sure if that's current.

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It's 3 job contacts per week in New York. You need to keep a log of where you applied, when, and what type of contact it was. They can ask to see this log at any time.

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Just want to say good luck! Being laid off is tough but at least NY has decent unemployment benefits compared to some states. The process can be slow sometimes but hang in there.

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I had trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor when my job separation was questioned during adjudication. Ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to a real person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me weeks of trying to call myself.

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Did that actually work? I've been trying to get through for days about my separation issue.

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Yeah it really did! Got connected within a few hours instead of the endless busy signals.

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job separation is just bureaucratic nonsense. they make everything so complicated when really they just want to know if you got fired or not

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