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The system is designed so employers aren't paying benefits directly but you're still funding it through the UI tax system. If you have trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor about your tax rate or have questions about claims filed against your account, I used claimyr.com recently and they got me through to an agent really quickly. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.
This whole system is such a mess honestly. Whether it's state or federal funded doesn't matter when you can't even get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to get basic questions answered. I've been dealing with an overpayment notice for months and still don't understand how they calculated it.
From an economic perspective, structural unemployment is considered the most serious because it represents permanent changes in the labor market rather than temporary fluctuations. It typically lasts longer and requires more intervention to resolve. NYS Department of Labor recognizes this and has specific programs for structurally unemployed workers including Trade Adjustment Assistance if your job loss was trade-related.
Manufacturing jobs are tough to replace nowadays. I was in a similar situation a few years back and it took me almost the full 26 weeks to find something decent. Don't get discouraged if it takes longer than expected - the job market for experienced workers can be challenging. Just make sure you're documenting all your job search activities because NYS Department of Labor can audit that stuff.
OMG this is exactly what I needed to know! I'm in week 3 of unemployment and getting super anxious about running out of money. 26 weeks seems reasonable but not great... do they ever extend it if there's like a recession or something??
Keisha Taylor
THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! 'In progress' is just their way of saying 'we'll get to you when we feel like it.' I've been waiting 5 weeks for my claim to move past this stupid status. Meanwhile they expect us to jump through hoops with job searches and weekly certifications while they take their sweet time.
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StardustSeeker
•I feel your frustration but getting angry won't speed up the process. The adjudication really does take time, especially if there are complications with your case.
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Paolo Marino
yeah mine said in progress too but then i got a letter in the mail asking for more info about why i left my job. check your mail and also look for any messages in your online account, sometimes they request stuff and you don't notice
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