How long is the disqualification period for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?
My unemployment claim just got disqualified and I'm trying to figure out how long I have to wait before I can file again. The letter from NYS Department of Labor wasn't super clear about the timeline. I got disqualified because they said I quit my job without good cause (which I disagree with but that's another story). Does anyone know if there's a specific waiting period before I can reapply? Or do I need to appeal first? Really stressed about this since I have bills to pay.
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Zoe Papadopoulos
The disqualification period depends on the reason for your disqualification. For quitting without good cause, you're typically disqualified until you work and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit rate in covered employment. So if your weekly benefit was $200, you'd need to earn at least $2,000 in a new job before becoming eligible again. You should definitely consider appealing if you believe you had good cause for quitting though.
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Andre Laurent
•Wait so I can't just wait a certain number of weeks? I have to actually get a new job and earn that much money? That seems really harsh.
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Jamal Washington
yeah the disqualification rules are brutal. i got hit with one last year and had to work for like 2 months before i could file again when i lost that job. definitely appeal if you think you had good cause tho, the worst they can do is say no
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Mei Wong
•Actually, you have 30 days from the disqualification notice to file an appeal. The appeal process can take a while but if you win, you'd get benefits retroactively. Good cause includes things like harassment, unsafe working conditions, or significant changes to your job duties or pay.
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Liam Fitzgerald
I went through something similar and couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone for weeks to get clarification. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you actually reach a human agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration trying to call myself. Got connected to an agent who explained my disqualification and appeal options clearly.
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PixelWarrior
•Thanks for sharing that! I've been trying to call for days about my own disqualification issue. The phone lines are always busy.
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Amara Adebayo
Just to add - if you do decide to appeal, make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even during the appeal process. If you win the appeal, you'll get paid for those weeks. If you don't file, you lose those weeks forever even if the appeal goes in your favor.
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Luca Esposito
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and found out there are actually different types of disqualifications. For voluntary quit without good cause, it's what Zoe mentioned - you need to work and earn 10x your weekly benefit rate. But there's also a misconduct disqualification which has different rules. You should look at your determination letter carefully because it should specify which type you got. Also, definitely don't wait too long to appeal if you think you had good cause - that 30 day window goes by fast. I made the mistake of waiting and missed my chance.
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