The whole appeals process is just another way for them to delay paying out benefits. I went through it twice and lost both times even though I had evidence. NYS Department of Labor hearing officers seem to side with employers most of the time.

I work as a paralegal and have helped several people with unemployment appeals in NY. The success rate really varies by case type, but I'd estimate around 35-40% get overturned or modified. For misconduct cases specifically, you'll want to focus on proving that your actions didn't rise to the level of willful misconduct that would disqualify you from benefits. Those emails you mentioned showing targeting could be really valuable evidence. The appeals process usually takes 4-8 weeks, and you can represent yourself or bring someone to help. Even if the odds aren't perfect, if you believe you have a valid case it's definitely worth pursuing - the worst that happens is you're in the same position you're in now.

I was in a similar situation earlier this year and can confirm you absolutely qualify for a new claim! Since you worked April-October 2023, that's definitely within the 18-month lookback period and you have enough quarters of work history. The tricky part is navigating their terrible online system. Here's what worked for me: - File as a completely NEW claim (don't try to reopen your 2022 claim) - Have your exact employment dates and total earnings from the warehouse job ready - When describing your separation, use "lack of work" or "reduction in hours to zero" rather than "fired" - If the website keeps crashing, try using an incognito/private browser window Your benefit amount will be calculated based on your warehouse wages, not your old retail job, so it might be different than what you got before. But if you worked decent hours for those 6 months, you should still qualify for a reasonable amount. The system is frustrating but don't give up - you paid into unemployment insurance and you earned these benefits through your work. Persistence is key with the NY system unfortunately.

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! You definitely qualify for a new claim since you worked from April-October 2023. That's well within the 18-month lookback period and gives you solid work history. Here's what I learned the hard way: - File a completely NEW claim, not a reopened one (your 2022 benefit year is over) - Have your warehouse job details ready: exact start/end dates, employer info, total wages earned - When they ask about job separation, say "lack of work" or "hours reduced to zero" - avoid saying "fired" - Your benefit amount will be based on your warehouse wages, so it might be different than your 2022 claim The online system is absolutely terrible. I got stuck in those same loops you mentioned. What finally worked was clearing my browser cache completely and trying in an incognito window. If that doesn't work, calling early morning (like 8am sharp) gives you the best chance of getting through. Don't let the system discourage you - you worked and paid into unemployment insurance, so you've earned these benefits. The process is frustrating but you should definitely qualify based on your work history. Good luck!

omg yes the payment timing is SO confusing!! i thought i was getting paid for the current week and couldn't understand why my first check was taking forever lol. also found out the hard way that if you mess up your weekly claim you have to wait until the next week to fix it, there's no going back and editing

Just went through this same confusion last month! The one-week delay really threw me off initially. One thing that helped me track everything was creating a simple spreadsheet with the filing date, week ending date, expected payment date, and actual payment received. Also, if you're worried about the timing, you can check your payment history in the my.ny.gov portal under "Payment History" - it shows the status of each week's claim (processed, pending, paid, etc.). This really helped me understand the pattern and catch when something was off with a particular week's claim.

Same situation here! Started my claim two weeks ago and was confused about the timing. Got my first payment yesterday and it was exactly what the NYS Department of Labor calculator said I'd get.

The weekly schedule is pretty straightforward once you get used to it. I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and here's what I've learned: You certify every Sunday (I usually do it Sunday morning to get it out of the way), and then the payment shows up in my account every Wednesday around 9 AM. The amount stays consistent as long as you don't have any earnings to report. One tip - set up direct deposit if you haven't already because it's much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. Also keep track of your work search activities because you'll need to report those when you certify each week.

One thing to keep in mind is that your benefits might be subject to federal income tax, so that $504/week could be even less take-home depending on your tax situation. You can choose to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you file your weekly certifications. Also, since you're in finance, you might want to look into whether your company offers any outplacement services - many larger firms do, and that can help with your job search requirements while you're collecting benefits.

Another thing to consider is timing if you do get laid off in January - that's actually a good time to file because your benefit year will run through the end of December, so you'll have the full 26 weeks available if needed. Also, start documenting everything now about your work history and wages. NYS Department of Labor sometimes has issues with their wage records, especially for high earners, so having your own pay stubs and tax documents ready can speed up the process. And don't forget - even though $504 is way less than your current income, it's still something, and every week you delay filing after becoming unemployed is money left on the table since you can't backdate claims.