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If your employer isn't paying unemployment insurance when they're supposed to, that's a big problem and you should report them to NYS Department of Labor. They can get in serious trouble for not complying with UI requirements.

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most construction companies are legit about this stuff, especially if they're doing commercial work. they have to be compliant or they can't get bonded for big jobs

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ugh this system is designed to make you feel like garbage about yourself. the hoops they make you jump through with the job search requirements and all that paperwork... its like they want you to give up and stop claiming benefits. hang in there, youre not alone in feeling this way

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So true! The whole process feels dehumanizing sometimes.

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I feel you on this one. When I was unemployed I basically had to treat taking care of my mental health like a part time job. Exercise helped a lot even if it was just walking around the block. Also maybe look into whether your area has any free mental health resources or support groups specifically for people who are unemployed.

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I had this exact problem last year and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone for weeks. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent who explained my options. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent was able to look at my wage history and confirm I could file a new claim.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. How does it work exactly?

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sounds too good to be true but honestly anything is better than trying to call nys department of labor myself

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good luck with the new claim! the process takes forever though so don't expect anything quick

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The whole system is rigged against workers anyway. Whether you quit or get fired, they'll find some excuse to deny your claim. I've seen people get denied for the most ridiculous reasons. NYS Department of Labor just wants to save money.

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While the system can be frustrating, it's not accurate to say it's completely rigged. Many people do successfully receive benefits when they qualify. The key is understanding the rules and having proper documentation.

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If you're really in an abusive situation, talk to HR first if your company has an HR department. File a formal complaint. That creates a paper trail that could help your case if you do end up quitting for good cause. Also look into whether your state has whistleblower protections.

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honestly depends on how bad your attendance was and if you warned them about your problems ahead of time. I got fired for attendance but got benefits because I had told my manager about my kid's medical appointments and they said it was fine then fired me anyway. the key is showing you tried to work with them

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File anyway! worst case they say no but at least you tried. my friend got approved after being fired for attendance and she was shocked

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Yeah that's what I'm thinking. I've got nothing to lose at this point and I really need the income while I look for another job.

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