Current percent of unemployment in America - how does this affect NYS Department of Labor claim processing?
I've been hearing different numbers about the national unemployment rate lately and wondering how this impacts things here in New York. My claim has been in adjudication for over a month now and I'm trying to understand if high unemployment rates mean longer processing times at NYS Department of Labor. Does anyone know what the current percent of unemployment is nationwide and if that affects how quickly they process our weekly claims? I'm getting stressed because my savings are running low and I can't get through to anyone on the phone.
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Skylar Neal
The national unemployment rate is currently around 3.7% as of the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, which is actually considered relatively low historically. However, this doesn't directly impact NYS Department of Labor processing times - those delays are more about staffing levels and the complexity of individual cases. Adjudication can take 4-6 weeks regardless of the overall unemployment rate. Have you checked your my.ny.gov account for any pending issues that might be holding up your claim?
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Brady Clean
•Thanks for the info! I checked my account and there's nothing showing that needs action from me. It just says 'adjudication in progress' with no other details. 4-6 weeks seems like forever when you're not getting paid.
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Vincent Bimbach
3.7% sounds about right but honestly the numbers don't mean much when you're the one without a job! My claim took 5 weeks to get approved last year and that was when unemployment was supposedly lower. NYS Department of Labor just moves at their own pace no matter what's happening nationally.
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Kelsey Chin
•If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to speak with someone about your adjudication status.
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Norah Quay
wait so if unemployment is only 3.7% why is it so hard to find work right now?? this doesn't make sense to me
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Skylar Neal
•The unemployment rate only counts people actively looking for work, not those who've given up searching or are underemployed. Also varies significantly by industry and region within New York state.
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Leo McDonald
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for 3 months now and honestly the national unemployment rate is the LEAST of their concerns. They're understaffed, their computer systems are ancient, and they don't care how long you wait. 3.7% unemployment means nothing when the agency processing your claim is dysfunctional!
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Jessica Nolan
•I feel you on the frustration but try to hang in there. Most claims do eventually get processed even if it takes longer than it should.
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