Fired for no call no show - can I still get NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

same thing happened to my cousin last year, she got approved eventually but it took like 2 months

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.

I was in a very similar situation about 6 months ago - got fired for missing 4 days without calling in due to a mental health crisis. I was terrified to file thinking they'd automatically deny me, but I'm so glad I did. NYS Department of Labor did put my claim into adjudication like others mentioned, and it took about 6 weeks to get a decision. They ended up approving my benefits after I provided a detailed written statement explaining my circumstances and a letter from my therapist. The key things that seemed to help were: 1) I was completely honest on the application about why I was terminated, 2) I had a clean work record before this incident with no prior disciplinary actions, and 3) I could show that my absences were due to circumstances beyond my control rather than just not wanting to work. Don't let fear stop you from filing - you earned those benefits through your work, and the worst they can do is say no. But you might be surprised and get approved like I did.

I went through a similar situation about 8 months ago and want to share what I learned. I was fired for missing work due to a family crisis and was terrified to file, thinking it was hopeless. But here's what I wish someone had told me: NYS Department of Labor doesn't have a blanket "auto-deny" policy for no call no show cases. They're required to investigate each case individually during the adjudication process. When I filed, I was completely honest about being terminated for missing work, and I included a detailed explanation of my circumstances in the "reason for job separation" section. Even though I didn't have much official documentation at first, I gathered what I could later - even a simple statement from a family member or friend who witnessed what you were going through can help establish credibility. The process took about 5 weeks, but they ultimately approved my benefits. My advice: file immediately (there are time limits), be 100% truthful, and don't assume the worst. You paid into this system through your work, and you deserve a fair review of your case. The adjudication officer who handled my case was actually very understanding when I explained that my personal crisis made it impossible for me to function normally, including calling work.

I've been following this thread and wanted to add my perspective as someone who's been through the NYS Department of Labor adjudication process twice. The most important thing to remember is that "misconduct" has a very specific legal definition - it has to be willful disregard of your employer's interests or deliberate violation of workplace rules. If your no call no show was due to circumstances beyond your control (mental health crisis, family emergency, medical issue), that's very different from just deciding not to show up because you didn't feel like working. When you file, focus on explaining WHY you couldn't call in rather than just admitting you didn't call. For example, "I was experiencing a severe anxiety episode that prevented me from functioning normally, including making phone calls" tells a completely different story than "I didn't call in." The adjudication officers are trained to distinguish between these situations. Also, don't let the employer's narrative be the only one they hear - make sure you provide your side of the story in detail when you file your initial claim.

I'm new to this community but wanted to share my recent experience since it's so relevant to your situation. I was terminated for no call no show just 2 months ago after missing 2 days due to a death in the family. Like many others here, I was convinced I'd be automatically denied and almost didn't file at all. I'm so grateful I did - my claim was approved after about 4 weeks of adjudication. The key things that helped were being completely transparent about the circumstances, providing a timeline of events, and explaining how the personal crisis affected my ability to communicate normally. What really surprised me was how understanding the adjudication officer was when they called for the interview. They asked specific questions about my work history, the nature of the emergency, and whether I had any prior attendance issues. Since this was completely out of character for me (perfect attendance for 2 years), they seemed to view it as an isolated incident caused by extraordinary circumstances rather than misconduct. My advice: don't let fear or assumptions stop you from filing. You have absolutely nothing to lose and potentially everything to gain. The system isn't perfect, but they do genuinely evaluate each case on its merits.

I just wanted to add my voice to this discussion as someone who recently went through a very similar situation. I was terminated 3 months ago for no call no show after missing work due to severe depression that made it impossible for me to function. Like so many others here, I was absolutely convinced that filing would be pointless and that I'd be automatically denied. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly validating - it's clear that NYS Department of Labor does actually evaluate these cases individually rather than having a blanket denial policy. What struck me most was how many people mentioned being honest about mental health issues and still getting approved. I ended up getting benefits after a 5-week adjudication process where I provided a detailed explanation of how my depression affected my ability to communicate and function normally during those days. The adjudication officer was surprisingly compassionate and focused on understanding whether this was misconduct or circumstances beyond my control. For anyone still on the fence about filing - please don't let fear stop you. The people sharing their success stories here are proof that these cases can and do get approved when there are legitimate reasons behind the absences.

I wanted to chime in here because I've been through this exact situation and understand how overwhelming it can feel. I was terminated for no call no show about a year ago after missing 3 days due to a family emergency that left me completely unable to function normally. Like many of you, I was convinced filing was pointless and delayed for weeks thinking I'd be automatically denied. What I learned is that NYS Department of Labor really does evaluate each case individually during adjudication. The key is being completely honest about your circumstances and framing it properly - explain WHY you couldn't call rather than just admitting you didn't call. In my case, I was dealing with a crisis that made normal communication impossible, not just choosing to skip work. My claim was approved after about 6 weeks, and the adjudication officer was actually very thorough in understanding the full context. They asked about my work history, the specific circumstances, and whether this was typical behavior for me. Since it was completely out of character and due to extraordinary circumstances, they determined it wasn't willful misconduct. To anyone still hesitating - please file your claim. You have nothing to lose and the success stories in this thread show that these cases do get approved when there are legitimate reasons. Don't let fear or assumptions cost you benefits you may be entitled to. The worst they can do is say no, but you might be surprised by a positive outcome.