New York Unemployment denied because I quit previous job, but was laid off from new job - help!

You should be fine. I had literally the exact same situation. As long as you worked enough hours at the new job to qualify (like 4-6 weeks i think), your old job quitting doesnt matter. Just explain everything clearly in the paperwork they sent you and make sure to mention the layoff was no fault of your own.

Hey I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at unemployment to help sort this out. Used this site called claimyr.com - it calls and waits on hold then connects you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but saved me hours of trying to get through. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

IMPORTANT INFO FOR YOUR SITUATION: The key factors that determine eligibility after quitting one job and being laid off from another: 1. You need enough earnings from the new job to establish a claim 2. The separation from your MOST RECENT employer must be qualifying (layoff = qualifying) 3. Document everything - dates, reason for layoff, etc 4. If they schedule a hearing, SHOW UP! Protip: Use claimyr.com to get an agent on the phone to review your case. Way better than trying to figure it out alone. Source: Been through this exact thing and help people with UI issues.

ny unemployment system is such a joke fr fr 🤡 good luck dealing with these clowns

just make sure u answer everything truthfully on those forms. they WILL check with both employers

Dont stress too much! Your new job is what matters here. The old job is just being petty tbh