New York Unemployment Phone Hearing Tips - Quit Job for School, Employer Claims Growth Opportunities

I had a hearing last month. Make sure you have ALL your documentation ready - emails, texts, any proof of asking for advancement opportunities. Write down important dates and events. Stay professional no matter what! The judge will appreciate that 💯

Hey, while your waiting for your hearing date, try claimyr.com to reach someone at unemployment to discuss your case. It costs $20 but they call and wait on hold for you then connect you when someone picks up. Helped me prepare for my hearing. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Hate to be that person but quitting for school is usually not considered good cause in NY. You'll need to prove the job was preventing you from advancing your career AND that you tried to work something out with your employer first.

Listen carefully to everything! Take notes during the hearing. If your employer says something thats not true, wait your turn to speak - dont interrupt. Judges hate that. Also have your school acceptance letter and course schedule ready to show it was impossible to do both.

major key: get a consultation with an unemployment lawyer before the hearing. many do free consultations. they'll tell you exactly what to say and what not to say 🔑

DETAILED GUIDE FOR UI HEARINGS: Before the Hearing: - Write a timeline of events - Gather all communications with employer about advancement - Get documentation of school enrollment - Practice explaining your situation clearly - Call unemployment using claimyr.com to discuss your case During the Hearing: - Be professional and calm - Answer questions directly - Don't interrupt - Take detailed notes - Have evidence ready to reference Key Points to Emphasize: - Specific instances where advancement was denied - How the job hindered career growth - Why school was necessary for career advancement - Any attempts to compromise with employer Remember, the judge needs to see that you had no choice but to quit. Simple desire for education isn't enough - you need to show the job was a dead end.