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look the unemployment system has always been messed up but its better than having nothing at all. i went through this same stuff last year with the overpayments and adjudication BS but eventually it all worked out
OMG yes! The stress of dealing with NYS Department of Labor is worse than being unemployed sometimes. I had panic attacks every time I had to file my weekly claim because I was so worried about making a mistake.
If you're experiencing anxiety about filing weekly claims, consider printing out the questions beforehand and preparing your answers. The most common mistakes happen when people rush through the work search reporting section.
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I think you're overthinking this. If your employer put you on standby then you're good. I was on standby for like 3 months and never had any issues.
Actually the bigger issue is that when unemployment is low, they sometimes reduce the maximum benefit duration or tighten eligibility rules. I went through this in 2019 when the rate was around 3.5%. Had to appeal a disqualification because they said I wasn't making enough effort to find work even though I was following all the rules.
Wait, they can just change the rules like that? That seems really unfair.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! They make you jump through hoops just to find out what you're entitled to. I've been waiting 2 WEEKS just to get my monetary determination and when I call they say my claim is under review. Under review for WHAT?? This is exactly why people lose faith in government programs.
I feel you, the wait times are brutal right now
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I had to contact NYS Department of Labor multiple times about my protest because I kept getting busy signals when calling. If you're having trouble reaching them by phone, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process much less stressful.
Interesting, I'll check that out. The phone lines are definitely impossible to get through on. Did they help you understand the protest process better?
Yes, the agent I spoke with through their service was able to explain exactly what documentation I needed for my protest and confirmed the 30-day deadline. Much clearer than trying to figure it out from the letter alone.
Amara Nnamani
Your former employer is trying to make you feel bad for using a system they were required to pay into. That's completely inappropriate. You earned the right to unemployment benefits through your work history. Don't let them guilt trip you for accessing benefits you're entitled to receive.
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Giovanni Mancini
same thing happened to me!! my old manager kept saying i was "stealing" from the company by filing unemployment. like dude you laid me off, what did you expect me to do?
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Andre Dupont
•Exactly! I didn't choose to lose my job, why should I feel bad about getting help while I look for a new one?
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