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real wage unemployment is when your job pays so little you cant afford basic stuff even while working full time!! its different from regular unemployment where you just dont have a job. the government doesnt really track this kind properly
That's more about underemployment or working poverty. For unemployment benefits purposes, NYS Department of Labor focuses on your actual wage history to determine benefit amounts.
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Just to clarify on the job search requirements - you need to start doing work search activities the week after you file your claim. Keep detailed records because they do audit these. You can use the state job board, indeed, company websites, networking events, etc. Each activity needs to be documented with date, employer/contact, and type of activity.
Got it, so I should file this week and then start the job search activities next week when I do my first weekly claim?
Exactly right! And make sure you're actually available for work and actively seeking employment during every week you claim benefits.
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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?
No issues that I know of - everything seemed to go through smoothly when I filed. Hopefully we both hear something soon!
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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
It's way cheaper than missing out on benefits you're entitled to. Plus getting accurate info upfront could save you from making a mistake that disqualifies you entirely.
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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.
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A Man D Mortal
•That's really helpful to know there's a way to actually talk to someone about these policy questions. The lack of transparency around how these numbers are calculated definitely contributes to the confusion.
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Donna Cline
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
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A Man D Mortal
•Your sister-in-law would likely be classified as 'not in the labor force' rather than unemployed, which is another category that hides economic hardship. People who want to work but can't due to structural barriers like childcare costs essentially become invisible in unemployment statistics.
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