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NYS Department of Labor not counting discouraged workers - what is hidden unemployment doing to real numbers?
I've been trying to understand why the unemployment rates seem so low when I know tons of people who've given up looking for work entirely. Found out there's something called 'hidden unemployment' where people who want jobs but stopped actively searching don't get counted in the official NYS Department of Labor statistics. My neighbor hasn't filed a weekly claim in months because she got tired of the job search requirements and constant rejections. But she definitely wants to work! How many people like this are out there that aren't showing up in the unemployment numbers? It feels like the real picture is way worse than what gets reported.
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Can I get unemployment if I resign from my job in NY?
I'm thinking about quitting my retail job because my manager has been scheduling me inconsistent hours and it's making it impossible to budget or plan anything. Some weeks I get 35 hours, other weeks only 12. I've been there for about 8 months and this has been going on for the last 3 months. Can I get unemployment if I resign from my job? I've never filed for UI benefits before and don't really understand how it works. Would NYS Department of Labor consider this a good cause to quit? I'm worried about not being able to pay rent if I quit but staying is also making my life really difficult.
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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.
How long does it take to file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?
I'm planning to file for unemployment next week and trying to figure out how much time I should block out for the process. Is filing with NYS Department of Labor something that takes 15 minutes or should I expect to spend a few hours? I've heard different things from friends - some say it's quick online but others mentioned having to gather tons of documents first. What's been everyone's actual experience with the filing time?
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honestly the whole process is a nightmare. spent 3 hours trying to file because the website kept crashing and when i finally got through, they said there was an issue with my claim that needed manual review. now its been 2 weeks and still no response from anyone at NYS Department of Labor. good luck actually getting through on the phone to check status
I had similar issues reaching someone by phone until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically call NYS Department of Labor for you and get you connected to an actual agent. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
NYS Department of Labor - why are some types of unemployment unavoidable and others disqualify you?
I'm trying to understand the difference between when you can collect unemployment and when you can't. My cousin got laid off from his construction job last month and qualified right away, but my friend got fired for attendance issues and was denied. I thought unemployment was for anyone who lost their job? Can someone explain why some unemployment situations automatically qualify you while others make you ineligible? I want to make sure I understand this before I ever need to file a claim with NYS Department of Labor.
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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.
NYS Department of Labor reasons for unemployment - which ones qualify for benefits?
I'm confused about what reasons for unemployment actually qualify you for benefits in New York. I got laid off from my retail job last month due to store closure, but my friend says she couldn't get unemployment when she quit her job because of a hostile work environment. Are there specific reasons for unemployment that NYS Department of Labor accepts? I want to make sure I file correctly and don't mess up my claim.
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wait so if you get fired for like attendance issues does that disqualify you?? asking for a friend lol
Being fired for misconduct can disqualify you, but it depends on the specific circumstances. Attendance issues might not always count as misconduct if there were legitimate reasons. Your 'friend' should still apply and let NYS Department of Labor make the determination.
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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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