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ugh the whole unemployment system is broken anyway, doesnt matter what the bible says when NYS Department of Labor just denies everyone automatically these days
That's not entirely true. Many claims do get approved, and appeals can be successful if you have good documentation.
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UGH the job search requirement is such BS!!! Like im already stressed about being unemployed and they want me to waste time applying to jobs that probably wont even call me back. The whole system is designed to make you give up. 26 weeks goes by FAST when youre actually trying to find decent work not just any minimum wage garbage.
I feel you on this. The job search thing is annoying but honestly just apply to anything that remotely fits your background. You don't have to take a job if they offer it, you just need to show you're looking.
wait so its definitely 26 weeks? my cousin in california said she got like 30 weeks or something. also what happens after the 26 weeks are up - do you just get cut off completely?
Every state has different rules. New York is 26 weeks for regular UI. After that, you'd need to requalify by working and earning enough wages to establish a new benefit year, or look into other programs like SNAP if you're still unemployed.
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UGH employers always try to make you feel bad about filing!! They act like it comes straight out of their bank account when they've been paying into the system all along. Don't let them guilt trip you - file your claim if you get laid off. That's what the NYS Department of Labor unemployment insurance is for!
exactly this. my old boss tried the same guilt trip when I got let go. filed anyway and got my benefits no problem
One more thing to clarify - if you do get laid off and need to contact NYS Department of Labor about your claim, I found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually get through to speak with an agent. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helpful when the phone lines are jammed and you need to resolve claim issues or get status updates.
Thanks for that tip! I'll keep it in mind. Hopefully I won't need it but good to know there are options if I can't get through on the phones.
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ugh the NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing though!! I tried to file for partial unemployment last year and it took WEEKS to get through to someone who could explain how it works. The website doesn't make it clear at all that you can file while still employed
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor too when I needed to ask about my partial claim status. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.
Just wanted to add that you'll still need to do job search activities even for partial unemployment. NYS Department of Labor requires you to look for full-time work and keep a record of your job search efforts. Don't skip this part or they can deny your benefits!
Good to know! How many job contacts do I need to make each week?
It's typically 3 job contacts per week, but check your specific requirements when you file. NYS Department of Labor will tell you exactly what you need to do for job search activities.
QuantumQueen
The system is set up to confuse people and make them give up. I've been fighting with NYS Department of Labor for months over my claim and they just keep giving me the runaround. Good luck getting any straight answers from them.
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Anastasia Popov
To give you the basic eligibility requirements: you need to have earned at least $2,600 in one quarter during your base period, OR earned at least $3,900 total in your base period with at least $2,340 in your highest quarter. Your base period is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed quarters before you file. If you were laid off or lost your job due to lack of work, you should qualify.
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NeonNinja
•This is really helpful! I think I definitely meet those wage requirements. Should I just go ahead and file then?
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