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I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and honestly their coding system is confusing as hell. Half the time representatives give different explanations for the same codes. At least code 10 seems to be consistently regular benefits from what I've experienced.
So frustrating trying to get through to them on the phone! I waited 3 hours last week just to ask about a simple question. Actually found this service called Claimyr that calls them for you - check out claimyr.com. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much time and stress.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Might be worth looking into since calling them directly is such a nightmare.
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The unemployment rate being lower in 2023 doesn't really affect individual claim processing times. What matters more is whether your brother has any issues that need adjudication - like if he was fired vs laid off, or if there are any wage discrepancies. Manufacturing layoffs are usually pretty straightforward for NYS Department of Labor to approve.
He was definitely laid off, not fired. The whole factory shut down a section so there were like 30 people let go at once.
Perfect, that should be an easy approval then. Mass layoffs like that rarely get held up in adjudication since the reason for separation is clear.
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I had such a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit calculation last year. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who could explain my specific situation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was so much easier than trying to call myself.
How much did that cost though? I hate paying for something that should be free government service.
I get that frustration but honestly it was worth it for me. The time I saved and stress I avoided trying to get through on my own made it worthwhile. Plus the agent was able to answer questions I couldn't find answers to online.
Just want to add that the maximum can change each year so always check the current rates. Also restaurant workers sometimes have issues with the way tips are reported affecting their benefit calculation, so make sure all your tip income was properly reported to get the full benefit amount you're entitled to.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing about this stuff!! I asked my caseworker about disability and they just said to 'look into it' but gave me no actual guidance. Meanwhile I'm struggling to meet the job search requirements because of my back problems.
You should definitely document your medical limitations and how they affect your job search. This could be important for both your UI claim and a potential disability application.
Apply for SSDI immediately - don't wait. The application process is lengthy and you want to get your claim date established. You can continue UI while the disability application is pending, just be honest about your medical limitations when filing your weekly claims. If you're approved for disability retroactively, you may need to repay some unemployment benefits, but it's better than having no income at all.
This makes sense. Should I mention my disability application to NYS Department of Labor when I file my weekly claims?
You should be honest about your medical condition and limitations, but you don't necessarily need to volunteer that you've applied for disability unless specifically asked.
Scarlett Forster
The technical definition matters for certain programs and statistics. Your unemployment spell starts when you become unemployed and ends when you return to work, not when you start or stop filing claims. If you need to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor to clarify this for your specific situation, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through their phone system. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call directly.
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Arnav Bengali
•Wait is that legit? I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication issues
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Scarlett Forster
•Yeah it's real, basically helps you navigate their phone system. I used it when I needed to check on my claim status and couldn't get through the normal way.
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Sayid Hassan
The whole system is so confusing with all these technical terms!! Why can't they just ask 'how long have you been out of work' instead of using fancy terminology like unemployment spell?? Makes it sound like we're casting magic or something
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Rachel Tao
•lol unemployment spell does sound pretty mystical when you put it that way
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