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Just want to say I feel for you - toxic workplaces are the worst and it's unfair that you have to choose between your mental health and financial security.
My cousin quit her job last year for similar reasons and she said the key was proving she tried to work things out first. She had to show emails to HR, meeting notes, stuff like that. Even then it was touch and go during the adjudication process but she eventually got approved. The whole thing took like 6 weeks though so definitely don't quit unless you have some savings to tide you over while they decide.
6 weeks? That's terrifying. I don't have much in savings right now which is why I'm so worried about this whole situation.
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If you're worried about getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check your eligibility or ask questions, I used claimyr.com when I couldn't get anyone on the phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It's way easier than trying to call during their busy hours and getting hung up on.
That's actually helpful - the phone lines are impossible especially if you have questions before filing.
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Don't forget you'll also need to register for work search activities once your claim is approved. The job search requirements are pretty strict now - you have to document your search activities and be ready to show proof if they ask. Start looking for jobs right away even while your claim is processing.
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I had so much trouble getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my state UI account setup. Kept getting busy signals and when I did get through they'd transfer me around forever. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to the right person. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling.
Really? I've been trying to reach NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my employer account. The phone system is a nightmare.
Don't forget you also need to register for an NYS Department of Labor employer account if you haven't already! That's separate from the federal stuff too. I think I have like 4 different login accounts now between IRS, NYS Department of Labor, and my payroll company.
Ugh yes I already have the NYS Department of Labor account set up but I'm still figuring out all the deadlines and forms. Why can't this stuff be simpler?
Zainab Ibrahim
Wait, are you looking at state unemployment rates or individual unemployment claims? Because if you're trying to get data about actual claims filed with NYS Department of Labor, that's totally different from the overall unemployment percentage for the state. I was confused about this too when I was doing research.
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StormChaser
•Good question - I need the overall state unemployment rate percentages, not individual claim data. Thanks for clarifying that distinction.
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If you need help accessing NYS Department of Labor data or have questions about their statistics, I had good luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to actually get through to someone at the department who could point me to the right resources. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Sometimes calling directly gets you better guidance than just searching their website.
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