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If you're struggling to reach NYS Department of Labor for questions about your earnings calculation, I found claimyr.com really helpful. They can get you through to an actual agent who can review your work history and explain if you meet the 3x WBA requirement. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call the regular number and getting hung up on.
How much does that cost though? I'm already worried about money if I lose my job.
They focus on getting you connected rather than the cost. Worth checking out if you can't get through the normal way.
Pro tip: if you're close to the 3x WBA threshold, make sure NYS Department of Labor has all your wage information. Sometimes employers report wages late or there are data entry errors. You can request a wage transcript to verify everything is correct before assuming you don't qualify.
This is really good advice! How do you request a wage transcript from NYS Department of Labor? Is there a specific form or can you do it online?
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Landlords are required to accept bank statements showing deposits as proof in NY state due to the pandemic tenant protections. Print those out and highlight the unemployment deposits. He can't legally reject that as proof.
This isnt entirely accurate. Those protections expired for most situations. Some landlords will accept bank statements but they're within their rights to ask for official documentation.
Some protections expired but the documentation flexibility is still in place through 2023 for rent assistance programs. depends on the county tho.
I went through this exact situation in December! The key is getting the "Benefits Verification Letter" directly from a rep - it's different from the determination letter and shows your current active status plus weekly amount. I tried calling for days with no luck, then used the claimyr service that others mentioned here. Cost like $20 but I got connected to someone in under 2 hours instead of the endless busy signals. The agent emailed me the verification letter immediately while I was still on the phone. Saved my housing situation! Don't waste more time trying to find it online - it literally doesn't exist there. The phone route with claimyr is your best bet to meet that Friday deadline.
This is super helpful, thank you! I'm definitely going to try claimyr today. $20 is totally worth it if it means I can actually talk to someone and get this sorted before Friday. Really appreciate you sharing your experience - gives me hope that this is actually solvable!
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Also check out your county's social services office - many have emergency rental assistance and utility help programs that can bridge you while job searching. Nassau and Suffolk counties have decent programs, and NYC has HRA which offers cash assistance. Don't be proud about it, these programs exist for exactly this situation. I used them between jobs and it kept me from losing my apartment.
This is solid advice! Also wanted to add that some community colleges offer free career counseling and job placement services even if you're not enrolled. They often have connections with local employers and can help with networking. Worth checking out while you're exploring all these options - every resource helps when you're racing against that 26-week clock!
Just went through this myself - my benefits ended 3 weeks ago. Here's what I wish someone had told me earlier: Start applying for other programs BEFORE week 24, not after. The paperwork takes forever. I'm currently getting help through my county's emergency assistance program and it's literally keeping me afloat. Also, temp agencies can be a lifeline - even if it's not your dream job, any income helps and sometimes temp positions turn permanent. Don't give up, the job market is tough but there are people who want to help if you know where to look.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is exactly the kind of real-world advice I needed to hear. I'm currently on week 18 so I still have some time to get things in motion. Can I ask which temp agencies you'd recommend? I've been hesitant about temp work but you're right - any income is better than none at this point. Really appreciate you taking the time to help out!
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yeah definitely document stuff but also make sure you understand what counts as good cause. unsafe work conditions, harassment, discrimination, significant pay cuts, major job duty changes - stuff like that. just being unhappy with your boss or coworkers usually doesn't qualify unfortunately
I went through a similar situation about 6 months ago. The hostile work environment piece is key - you'll want to show a pattern of behavior, not just isolated incidents. I kept a journal with dates, times, witnesses present, and exact quotes when possible. Also save any written communications that show the hostile behavior. When I filed, I made sure to be very specific about how the environment affected my ability to do my job and my health. The adjudication process was nerve-wracking but having that documentation really helped my case. One tip: if you have any performance reviews or emails showing you were doing good work before the hostile environment started, that can help show the situation wasn't related to your job performance.
Andrew Pinnock
Just want to add that if you're really strapped for cash while waiting, check if NY has any emergency assistance programs available. I know some people who got help through local food banks and utility assistance programs while their unemployment was stuck in processing. The 211 helpline (dial 2-1-1) can connect you to local resources. It won't solve the unemployment issue but might help with immediate bills while you wait for this bureaucratic nightmare to sort itself out.
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Paolo Longo
•This is really helpful advice! I didn't even think about emergency assistance. My rent is due next week and I'm getting stressed about it. Going to call 211 tomorrow to see what's available in my area. Thank you for suggesting this - sometimes you get so focused on the unemployment issue you forget there might be other help available.
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Sophia Russo
Just wanted to share my recent experience since I see you found that employment verification notification! I had the exact same thing happen - ID.me went through fine but then I was stuck for weeks. Turns out they needed my employment docs too but the notification was buried in a tiny corner of the dashboard. Once I uploaded my W-2 and last few paystubs, it took exactly 8 business days for everything to activate and my first payment to process. The weekly certification button appeared first, then about 3 days later the actual money hit my account. Make sure you certify every week even while waiting - you can backdate missed weeks but it's easier to stay current. The whole process is incredibly frustrating but you're on the right track now!
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