Previous employer claiming insubordination to block New York Unemployment - waiting 6 weeks
My weekly certifications haven't paid out for 6 weeks because my previous employer is claiming I was insubordinate. They are known to be dishonest and manipulate the system. Anyone deal with this before? Will I get to tell my side of the story?
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Sophia Rodriguez
Been there done that. My ex boss tried the same thing. You'll get a hearing where you can explain your side. Document EVERYTHING. Save all emails texts and communications. If you were written up get those copies. The burden of proof is on them to show you were actually insubordinate 💯
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Mia Green
this is facts. I won my hearing bc my boss couldn't prove anything. Just had a bunch of he said she said 🤡
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James Johnson
AuthorThanks for this! Did you have to wait long for the hearing to be scheduled?
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Sophia Rodriguez
took about 2 months for my hearing but this was during peak covid. might be faster now
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Emma Bianchi
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at unemployment to check your case status. Used this site claimyr.com - it costs $20 but they dial and wait on hold then connect you when someone picks up. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Lucas Kowalski
sounds sketchy af. does it actually work?
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Emma Bianchi
Yeah it worked for me. Got through in like 45 mins instead of calling for days
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Olivia Martinez
20 bucks tho? thats highway robbery fr fr
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Emma Bianchi
better than wasting hours trying to get through imo. worth every penny when ur benefits are on the line
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Charlie Yang
IMPORTANT: Make sure you respond to ANY correspondence from unemployment ASAP. They give you like 7 days to reply to stuff and if you miss it you're screwed
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Grace Patel
Listen here's exactly what you need to do as someone who went through this exact thing: 1. Gather all documentation - emails, texts, performance reviews, everything 2. Write down a detailed timeline of events while its fresh in your mind 3. If you have any witnesses who can back up your side, get their contact info 4. Check your mail EVERYDAY - they'll send hearing info through regular mail 5. Use claimyr.com to get through to an agent and check your case status 6. During the hearing be professional and stick to facts - don't get emotional 7. Remember unemployment usually sides with employees unless theres clear misconduct My ex employer tried this garbage too but I won my case. The system is actually designed to protect workers. Don't stress too much 👊
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James Johnson
AuthorThis is so helpful thank you! Did you have a lawyer?
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Grace Patel
Nope! Did it myself. The hearing officer helps explain everything
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ApolloJackson
ur gonna be fine bestie these companies try this all the time thinking they can save money on their unemployment insurance 🙄
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Isabella Russo
took me 3 months to get my money but i got backpay for everything
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Rajiv Kumar
same. system is broke but they pay eventually
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