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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions like this when I was on unemployment. If you need to talk to someone about your specific situation, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you through to a real agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call.
How much does something like that cost? I'm already struggling financially.
It's worth checking out their site for details. For me it was worth it to actually get answers instead of getting hung up on constantly.
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wait what's the difference between an appeal and adjudication?? I thought adjudication was the appeal process
Adjudication happens when NYS Department of Labor is investigating an issue with your claim before making their initial decision. An appeal comes after they've already made a decision and you disagree with it. Two separate processes.
You can definitely represent yourself but make sure you understand what specific reason they gave for denying your claim. The appeal has to address that exact issue - like if they said you were fired for misconduct, you need to prove it wasn't misconduct or wasn't serious enough to disqualify you from benefits.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO CONFUSE PEOPLE!! They make it so complicated on purpose so fewer people actually collect what they're owed. Seasonal, regular, partial - they have all these categories just to make it harder to navigate. I worked construction for 15 years and dealt with this seasonal BS every winter.
Wait, so if I work at a beach club that's only open May through September, when I file in October would that automatically be considered seasonal unemployment? Or do I have to specify that somewhere in my application?
NYS Department of Labor will classify it based on your employer's industry code and your work pattern. Beach clubs, seasonal resorts, and similar businesses are typically already flagged in their system. You don't need to do anything special when filing - they'll make the determination based on your employment history.
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One thing they don't always tell you upfront is that you need to do job search activities to keep getting benefits. You have to log into the NYS Department of Labor system every week and record your job search efforts. I think it's at least 3 job contacts per week but check the current requirements. Also if you're having trouble getting through to the NYS Department of Labor by phone (which happens a lot), there's a service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helps people reach agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling when I had questions about my claim status.
Good to know about the job search thing. How strict are they about that? Do they actually check?
Yes, they do audit job search logs randomly and if you can't provide documentation you could lose benefits or have to pay them back. Keep records of where you applied, when, and any responses you get.
honestly the whole system is such a pain... took me forever to get my first payment and then they put my claim under adjudication for like a month for no reason. but yeah file online ASAP and make sure all your info is exactly right or they'll delay everything
Same here with the delays! The adjudication process is the worst part.
QuantumQuester
The whole system is a mess honestly. They say 2-3 weeks but I've seen people wait months because of stupid technicalities. Make sure you have all your documentation ready and pray nothing gets flagged for review.
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Yara Nassar
Good luck! The waiting is the worst part but once it starts coming it's regular. Just stay on top of your weekly claims.
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