NYS Department of Labor trying to keep unemployment low - whose job is this exactly?
I've been dealing with the unemployment system for months now and I keep hearing about different agencies and departments trying to keep unemployment rates down. But I'm confused about who actually has this responsibility. Is it the NYS Department of Labor's job to keep unemployment low, or is that someone else's responsibility? I'm asking because my claim has been stuck in adjudication for 6 weeks and I'm wondering if there's pressure on them to deny claims to keep the numbers looking good. Anyone know how this works?
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Maya Jackson
The NYS Department of Labor administers unemployment benefits but they don't control unemployment rates. That's more of an economic policy thing handled by the Federal Reserve, state economic development agencies, and elected officials. The NYS Department of Labor's job is to process claims according to eligibility rules, not to manipulate approval rates based on unemployment statistics.
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Nathan Dell
•That makes sense I guess, but then why does my claim feel like it's being deliberately delayed? 6 weeks for adjudication seems excessive.
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Tristan Carpenter
omg same question!! my bf has been waiting 2 months for his claim to get approved and we're wondering if theyre just trying to make the unemployment numbers look better by not paying people
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Amaya Watson
The adjudication delays aren't about keeping unemployment low - they're usually due to verification issues or high claim volume. The unemployment rate is calculated based on people actively looking for work, not based on who's receiving benefits. Two completely different metrics. If you've been waiting 6 weeks, you should definitely try to contact them about your specific case.
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Grant Vikers
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Giovanni Martello
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED! They absolutely do try to keep claims down to make politicians look good. I've been fighting them for 3 months over a disqualification that makes no sense. They're hoping people just give up and find jobs instead of fighting for benefits they earned.
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Savannah Weiner
•While I understand the frustration, conspiracy theories don't really help. The delays are real but they're usually administrative issues not political manipulation. Focus on getting your specific case resolved rather than fighting the whole system.
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Levi Parker
yeah this is confusing stuff... i thought unemployment office was supposed to help people find jobs too? like job training and stuff? so wouldnt they want unemployment to go down?
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Maya Jackson
•You're thinking of workforce development programs. NYS Department of Labor does offer job search assistance and training programs, but that's separate from the benefits division that processes UI claims. Different departments with different goals.
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