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The whole thing is BROKEN! I've been partially unemployed for 6 months, working random gig work to survive, but according to their statistics I'm 'employed' because I worked 3 hours last week. Meanwhile my neighbor gave up looking for work after 8 months of rejections and now he doesn't exist in their numbers either. How can they make policy decisions based on data that's this messed up?
fr this is why I don't trust any of the unemployment numbers they put out
This reminds me of when I was going through my divorce and had to take whatever work I could find. I was doing door dash and uber maybe 15 hours a week total, reporting it on my weekly claims like you're supposed to, but I was definitely still unemployed in any meaningful sense. Couldn't afford my rent, had to move back with my parents. But hey, technically employed according to NYS Department of Labor statistics! The system just wasn't designed for the modern gig economy where people patch together multiple part-time things just to survive.
Your experience highlights exactly why employment statistics can be misleading. The current measurement framework was designed decades ago for a different job market structure.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor agents about any questions on your claim status or job search requirements, I found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to them. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I had issues with my weekly claims and couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
Thanks, I'll check that out. I've had some questions about my job search log requirements that I haven't been able to get answered.
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ugh the system is SO slow to update after appeals its ridiculous!! took almost 3 weeks for my backpay to show up even though i won my appeal. keep filing weekly claims no matter what the website says
Just wanted to add that if your appeal was for a voluntary quit disqualification, make sure you understand the ongoing work search requirements. Sometimes people think winning the appeal means they're exempt from job searching, but that's not the case. You'll need to document 3 work search activities each week and be able and available for work.
Mine was actually for misconduct charges that weren't valid. But good point about the work search - I'll make sure to keep detailed records.
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THIS IS EXACTLY WHY MINIMUM WAGE HIKES ARE STUPID!!! Politicians don't understand basic economics and then act surprised when unemployment goes up. Now we're all fighting for fewer jobs while they pat themselves on the back for 'helping workers.
Peyton Clarke
The NYS Department of Labor website has a section about work limitations. You definitely need to be honest about your restrictions but as long as you can do SOME type of work, you should be fine. Don't let them scare you into thinking you're not eligible.
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Tate Jensen
I'm in a similar boat right now actually. My comp case just finished last week and I'm nervous about applying for unemployment. Reading these responses is making me feel better about it though!
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