NYS Department of Labor three key types of unemployment explained - need clarification on which applies
I'm completely confused about the three key types of unemployment and which category my situation falls into for my NYS Department of Labor claim. I was laid off from my retail job in December but I'm also taking care of my sick father part-time. My claim got flagged for adjudication and I can't figure out if this affects my eligibility. Can someone explain the three key types of unemployment and how NYS Department of Labor determines which one applies to your claim? I need to understand this before my phone interview next week.
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Yuki Yamamoto
The three key types of unemployment are frictional (temporarily between jobs), structural (skills don't match available jobs), and cyclical (economic downturn causing job losses). For NYS Department of Labor purposes, what matters more is whether you're involuntarily unemployed and able/available for work. Your layoff should qualify as involuntary separation, but the caregiving situation might affect your availability status during adjudication.
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Ethan Brown
•Thanks! So even though I'm caring for my father, as long as I can still work and actively search for jobs, I should be okay? The adjudication notice didn't specify what they're reviewing.
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Carmen Ruiz
You need to be really careful about the caregiving situation. NYS Department of Labor requires you to be available for full-time work during normal business hours. If you're providing care that limits your availability, that could disqualify you even if your initial separation was valid. Make sure you can honestly say you're available for work when they ask during the adjudication review.
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Andre Lefebvre
•This is so frustrating! Why can't they just explain these things clearly on their website instead of making us guess?
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Zoe Dimitriou
I was stuck trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about a similar adjudication issue for weeks. Kept getting busy signals and disconnected calls. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an actual agent in like 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out before your interview so you can get clarification on your specific situation.
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Ethan Brown
•How much does that cost? I'm already struggling financially and can't afford expensive services right now.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•It's way cheaper than missing out on weeks of benefits because of confusion. Plus you get to talk to an actual NYS Department of Labor person who can look at your specific case instead of guessing.
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QuantumQuest
honestly the whole system is a mess, they make it so complicated on purpose!! ive been dealing with unemployment stuff for months and they never explain anything clearly
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Jamal Anderson
For your phone interview, focus on emphasizing that you were involuntarily separated from your job and that you're actively seeking new employment. Document your job search activities and be prepared to explain how your caregiving responsibilities don't interfere with your ability to accept suitable work. The adjudication process is reviewing whether you meet all eligibility requirements, not just the reason for separation.
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