Fired for no call no show - can I still get NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?
I got terminated last week from my warehouse job for no call no show. Honestly I had some personal issues going on and missed 3 days without calling in. I know I messed up but I really need to know if I can still file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Will they automatically deny my claim because of how I got fired?
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Logan Chiang
You can still file for unemployment, but your case will likely go into adjudication. NYS Department of Labor will investigate whether your termination was for misconduct. No call no show can be considered misconduct, but they'll look at factors like your work history, reason for the absences, and whether you had any valid excuse. File your claim anyway - the worst they can do is deny it, but you might have a chance depending on the circumstances.
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Abigail Spencer
•Thanks for the info. Should I mention the personal issues I was dealing with when I file? I'm worried they'll think I'm making excuses.
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Isla Fischer
I went through something similar 2 years ago. Got fired for job abandonment after missing work for a family emergency. NYS Department of Labor did put my claim in adjudication but they eventually approved it after I provided documentation about the emergency. The key is being honest and providing any proof you have for why you couldn't call in. Don't lie on your application - they can verify everything with your employer.
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Abigail Spencer
•What kind of documentation did you provide? I don't have much paperwork for my situation but maybe I can get something.
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Isla Fischer
•Hospital records, police report, anything official that shows you had a legitimate reason. Even a doctor's note might help if health was involved.
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Miles Hammonds
honestly the unemployment system is so backed up right now, they might not even investigate that thoroughly. just file and see what happens. worst case you get denied and can appeal
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Ruby Blake
I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when my claim was in adjudication for weeks. If you need to speak with someone about your specific situation, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.
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Micah Franklin
•Never heard of that before but might be worth trying if the phone lines are still impossible to get through.
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Ella Harper
NO CALL NO SHOW is basically job abandonment and they WILL deny your claim. You voluntarily quit by not showing up. The whole system is rigged against workers anyway so don't expect any help from NYS Department of Labor. They'll side with the employer every time.
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Logan Chiang
•That's not necessarily true. No call no show can be misconduct but it's not automatic denial. NYS Department of Labor looks at each case individually and considers all the circumstances.
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PrinceJoe
same thing happened to my cousin last year, she got approved eventually but it took like 2 months
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Emily Jackson
I work in HR and deal with unemployment cases regularly. While no call no show can be considered misconduct, NYS Department of Labor doesn't automatically deny claims. They'll look at your overall employment record, length of service, and any mitigating circumstances. The key is to be completely honest on your application about what happened and why. If you had mental health issues, family emergencies, or other legitimate reasons for the absences, document them. Even if you don't have official paperwork, write a detailed explanation. The adjudication process can take several weeks, but don't let that discourage you from filing. You have nothing to lose by applying, and you might be surprised by the outcome.
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