Can I get NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits if I quit my job voluntarily?

Generally, if you quit voluntarily, NYS Department of Labor will deny your unemployment claim unless you can prove 'good cause.' However, constructive discharge due to hostile work environment can qualify as good cause. You'll need to document everything - emails, incidents, any complaints you filed with HR. The key is showing you had no reasonable alternative but to quit.

Generally speaking, if you quit your job voluntarily, you won't be eligible for NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits. The system is designed for people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. However, there are some exceptions called 'good cause' reasons where you might still qualify even if you quit. These include things like unsafe working conditions, harassment, or significant changes to your job that weren't part of your original agreement.

Yes you can get it but you have to prove good cause. I quit my last job because of harassment and got approved but it took 6 weeks of adjudication. Make sure you keep records of everything and be prepared to explain exactly why quitting was your only option.

You need to be really careful here because quitting without good cause will definitely disqualify you from benefits. If you're dealing with harassment, you should document everything first. Keep records of incidents, dates, times, witnesses if any. You should also try to address it through your company's HR department or file complaints with appropriate agencies before quitting. NYS Department of Labor will want to see that you tried to resolve the situation before leaving.

Generally speaking, if you quit voluntarily you won't qualify for unemployment benefits in New York. The NYS Department of Labor requires that you lose your job through no fault of your own. However, there are some exceptions for 'good cause' situations like unsafe working conditions, harassment, or significant changes to your job terms. You'd need to prove the circumstances made continuing employment unreasonable.

ugh the whole system is so frustrating!! i quit my last job because my boss was literally screaming at employees every day and NYS Department of Labor still denied my claim. they said i should have tried to work it out first but like how do you work out someone being psychotic???

I quit my last job and got denied benefits initially, but I appealed and won because I had medical documentation that the stress was affecting my health. The key is having solid evidence that you had no reasonable alternative but to quit.

I had a really hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed to discuss my disqualification after quitting my job. I kept getting disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real agent within minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me understand my options for appealing the decision.

The system is rigged against workers anyway. They'll find any excuse to deny your claim even if you have legitimate reasons. I've seen people with documented harassment get denied while others with flimsy excuses get approved. It's all about which adjudicator you get.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to discuss your specific situation, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Sometimes talking to someone directly can help you understand if your circumstances might qualify as good cause before you make the decision to quit.

honestly the unemployment system is so messed up, even people who get laid off have trouble getting benefits these days. if you quit you're basically screwed unless you have a lawyer or something

my cousin quit her job last year and got benefits but idk what the reason was... something about the schedule changing? maybe ask about that

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get specific guidance about your situation, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have this video demo (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. It was really helpful when my claim was stuck in adjudication and I needed answers about good cause requirements.

just quit and apply anyway, worst they can do is say no and then you appeal it. i quit my job last year for similar reasons and eventually got approved after the hearing

Just wanted to say I understand how difficult this situation must be for you. Toxic work environments can really affect your mental health. Whatever you decide, make sure you're taking care of yourself too.

Before you quit, document EVERYTHING. Keep emails, take photos if there are safety issues, get witness statements if possible. Also check if your company has an HR department or employee assistance program you haven't tried yet. Sometimes exhausting internal remedies first strengthens your case for good cause if you do end up quitting.