How long after you get fired can you collect unemployment in NY?

You can file immediately - there's no waiting period to submit your initial claim with NYS Department of Labor. You should apply as soon as possible because your benefit year starts from when you file, not when you lost your job. However, being fired for excessive tardiness might be considered misconduct which could disqualify you from receiving benefits. The NYS Department of Labor will review your case during adjudication to determine if your termination was for misconduct.

File immediately but be honest about why you were terminated. The NYS Department of Labor will investigate and contact both you and your employer to get the facts. Being late repeatedly could go either way - depends on if they consider it willful misconduct or just poor attendance. I've seen people get approved for similar situations if they had valid reasons for the tardiness like transportation issues or family emergencies.

ugh the whole system is so frustrating when you get fired. took me 6 weeks to get through adjudication when I got terminated and they kept asking for more paperwork. make sure you file your weekly claims even while its pending or you'll lose those weeks

I had a similar issue trying to reach NYS Department of Labor about my adjudication status after being fired. Calling their main number was impossible - always busy or would disconnect after an hour on hold. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which actually got me through to a real agent in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Cost some money but was worth it to get answers about my case instead of waiting in limbo.

Just apply asap and don't overthink it. Even if you get denied initially you can always appeal the decision.

My brother got fired for attendance issues last year and still got unemployment after appealing. The key is showing it wasn't intentional misconduct. Good luck with your claim!

I work as an HR representative and deal with unemployment claims regularly. While you can file immediately, being terminated for tardiness after multiple warnings is typically considered misconduct in NY. However, each case is reviewed individually during adjudication. The Department of Labor will contact your employer to verify the circumstances. If you had legitimate reasons for some of the tardiness (like the car trouble you mentioned), make sure to document and provide evidence. Even if initially denied, you have the right to appeal and present your case at a hearing. File your claim right away regardless - the worst they can do is deny it, but you might be surprised by the outcome.