Can my husband get ny unemployment again after short job and injury?

He probably wont qualify for unemployment again because he didnt work enough weeks at the new job to build up more benefits. NYS Disability might be his best option but it pays way less than unemployment - like maybe $170 a week max? If the injury happened AT work he should absolutely file for workers comp instead tho!

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Since the injury happened at work, your husband should 100% file for Workers' Compensation! I was in almost the identical situation last year. The process: 1) Report the injury to his employer immediately if he hasn't already 2) See a doctor who accepts workers' comp (important!) 3) Make sure the doctor files a medical report with the Workers' Comp Board 4) File an Employee Claim (Form C-3) with the Workers' Comp Board Workers' comp will pay about 2/3 of his average weekly wage TAX FREE while he recovers, plus cover all medical costs related to the injury. Don't waste time on regular disability or unemployment - this is exactly what workers' comp is designed for. If you get stuck in the process, check claimyr.com for help getting through to the right people. Workers comp questions can sometimes be resolved faster than regular unemployment issues.

Your husband probably isn't eligible for regular unemployment right now since he can't work due to medical reasons (you have to be able and available to work to get UI). But definitely pursue workers comp since the injury happened on the job!

oh man that's a tough situation. Has he only worked 9 days in total for the year, or did he work more days before getting on unemployment previously? The qualifying period matters for how much benefits he can get.

My brother was in a similar situation (got hurt after only working a few weeks at a new job). Since his injury happened at work, he filed workers comp and got 2/3 of his wages while recovering. Plus all his medical was covered. Sounds like thats what your husband should do too.

What state are you in? The rules vary a lot depending on location. If your in NY, workers comp is definitely the way to go for an on-the-job injury, but the process can be confusing af 🤦‍♀️

When you say the employer said "there is no work at the moment" - did they officially terminate him or just put him on some kind of hold? This makes a difference for his options.

Unemployment is for when ur able to work but dont have a job. Disability is for when u have a job but cant work cuz of non-work injury. Workers comp is for when u get hurt AT work. Sounds like ur husband needs workers comp.

The NY workers comp system is actually pretty decent once you get into it. My wife got hurt at work last year and once everything was processed properly, they covered everything. Just make sure you follow all the processes exactly and keep copies of EVERYTHING.

If your husband's employer is giving you the runaround about work being available, and you suspect they just don't want to deal with his injury, consider talking to a workers comp attorney. Many offer free consultations and only charge if they win your case.

I was in this EXACT situation in 2021. Get a workers comp attorney IMMEDIATELY. The employer is trying to avoid having the injury counted as work-related. Do not wait on this - many attorneys will take these cases with no upfront cost.

NY disability maxes out at $170/week which is nothing. Workers comp pays way better. Since the injury happened at work, that's your best option by far. Get the claim started immediately!

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Is he in a union? If so, he should contact his union rep immediately. They can often help navigate these situations much better than trying to figure it out alone.

This is a classic workers' compensation case. I used to work for NYS labor department. Here's what he should do: 1) File a C-3 form with the Workers' Compensation Board 2) Make sure his doctor files a C-4 medical report 3) Notify his employer in writing about the injury if he hasn't already 4) Keep records of ALL communication with the employer 5) If the claim is denied or delayed, consider contacting a workers' comp attorney DO NOT apply for regular unemployment or disability yet - that could potentially complicate his workers' comp claim. Workers' comp should provide partial wage replacement while he recovers. If you need help reaching anyone by phone during this process (which can be frustrating), I've heard good things about claimyr.com for getting through the endless hold times.

Former restaurant worker here - got a back injury lifting heavy trays. Your husband's situation is textbook workers comp. Don't let the employer convince you otherwise! They're trying to avoid the claim. Document everything and file ASAP.

the whole system is such BS 🤬 employers get away with so much garbage. "no work right now" is their way of avoiding responsibility for a workplace injury. stick it to them and file for workers comp!

Make sure your husband sees doctors who specifically ACCEPT workers comp cases. Not all do, and it can create huge problems if you see the wrong ones. Ask specifically when making appointments.