Why unemployment is a problem - NYS Department of Labor claim complications affecting my job search
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor complications for months now and it's becoming a real problem beyond just the money. My claim got stuck in adjudication back in September and even though it finally got approved in November, the whole experience has messed up my job search timeline. Employers keep asking about gaps in my work history and I don't know how to explain that I was available to work but tied up with unemployment bureaucracy. Has anyone else found that dealing with NYS Department of Labor issues actually made it harder to find work? I'm starting to think the system creates more problems than it solves.
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Noland Curtis
The unemployment system can definitely create challenges beyond the financial support it provides. When claims get stuck in adjudication, it creates uncertainty that affects your ability to plan job search activities effectively. Many employers understand unemployment benefit delays, so being honest about the timeline shouldn't hurt your prospects. Focus on emphasizing your availability and readiness to work during interviews.
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Muhammad Hobbs
•That's helpful advice. I guess I've been overthinking how to explain the situation to potential employers.
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Diez Ellis
I had similar issues with NYS Department of Labor last year - my claim was in adjudication for 6 weeks because of some work separation dispute. During that time I couldn't focus properly on job applications because I was constantly stressed about whether I'd get benefits. The key is staying active in your job search regardless of claim status. Document all your job search activities for the weekly claims anyway.
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Vanessa Figueroa
•Six weeks?? That's crazy long. Did they ever explain why it took so much time to resolve?
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Abby Marshall
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarity on your situation, I used a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Sometimes talking to a real person can help resolve complications that are affecting your job search timeline.
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Sadie Benitez
•interesting, never heard of that before but might be worth trying if the regular phone lines aren't working
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Drew Hathaway
The whole unemployment system is designed to make you jump through hoops! Of course it creates problems - they want to discourage people from using benefits. I spent more time dealing with NYS Department of Labor paperwork than actually looking for jobs some weeks.
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Laila Prince
yeah this happened to me too, employers don't really care about unemployment stuff as long as you can start when they need you
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