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This reminds me of when I got let go from my office job three years ago. They said it was 'restructuring' but I always wondered if it was really performance related. Either way, I qualified for benefits and it helped me get through until I found something new. The uncertainty was the worst part though.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed 10 days ago and still showing eligibility determination. It's so stressful not knowing what's happening. Did you have any issues with your employer information when you filed?
I had a similar situation trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor about this exact issue. Could never get anyone on the phone to explain how the statistics work. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent was able to explain that there are different unemployment measures but the media only reports the most basic one.
my sister in law hasnt worked in 2 years but stopped looking because childcare costs more than she could make at minimum wage jobs... where does she fit in these statistics?? probably nowhere which is crazy
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific situation, you might want to check out Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help people get through to unemployment agents when the phone lines are jammed. I saw their demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) and it looks pretty straightforward. Could save you hours of trying to get through on your own just to ask a simple question about resignation eligibility.
how much does something like that cost though? if i'm worried about paying rent i probably cant afford to pay for help with unemployment
Paolo Conti
If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask about your rate, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually connect with someone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than sitting on hold for hours when you need specific account information like tax rates.
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Amina Diallo
•never heard of this service before, does it actually work for employer questions or just claimant stuff?
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Paolo Conti
•I used it for an employer issue when I couldn't figure out my quarterly reporting requirements. Worked fine for getting connected to the right department.
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Oliver Schulz
Your rate can change year to year based on your experience rating so make sure you're using the current year's rate notice. Don't use last year's rate by mistake or you'll have to file corrections later.
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