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The whole system is ridiculous honestly. They expect you to apply to jobs you're overqualified for just to meet quotas, then employers get annoyed with fake applications. Meanwhile actually finding work in your field takes real networking and targeted applications that might not happen every single week.
I feel this so much! The three job contacts per week thing doesn't match how professional job searching actually works.
From what I understand, NYS DOL doesn't have real-time access to your online job applications through sites like Indeed or LinkedIn. They mainly verify through documentation requests during audits and may contact employers if there's a specific concern. The key is keeping thorough records - I save confirmation emails, note the job posting URLs, and track follow-up activities. Also worth noting that quality matters more than quantity - they'd rather see targeted applications to relevant positions than random applications just to meet the minimum requirement. The work search log they provide is actually pretty comprehensive for tracking everything you need.
This is really reassuring to hear! I've been overthinking this whole process. The idea that quality matters more than quantity makes a lot of sense - I'd rather spend time on applications that actually match my skills than just throwing applications everywhere. Do you happen to know if they care about things like informational interviews or networking events, or does it have to be formal job applications?
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Just respond honestly and quickly to whatever they send you. The worst thing you can do is ignore it or miss deadlines. I've seen people lose benefits just because they didn't respond to fact finding requests on time, even when they had valid claims.
I went through this exact same thing a few months ago - got the fact finding notice after being on benefits for about 2 months. Turned out my former employer had finally submitted their response to NYS Department of Labor (they're supposed to do it within 10 days but many take their sweet time). The fact finding interview was actually pretty straightforward - they just wanted to confirm the details of my layoff and make sure my employer's version matched mine. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks, and my benefits continued during the investigation. Just make sure you respond to any requests promptly and keep all your documentation handy. You've got this!
@Dmitry Ivanov Thanks for sharing your experience! That s'really reassuring to hear that benefits continued during your investigation. I was worried they might put a hold on payments while they re'doing the fact finding. Did you have to provide any specific documents during the process, or was it mostly just answering questions about what happened? I want to make sure I have everything ready when they contact me.
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Just went through this same situation last month! You absolutely need to report it when you file your weekly claim. There should be a question asking if you've returned to work - answer yes and put in your Monday start date. That will be your final claim. Don't worry too much about the timing since you got the offer after filing yesterday's claim - just be accurate on your next (and final) certification. The key thing is being honest about when you actually start working. Congrats on the new job!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who just went through the same thing. I was definitely overthinking it - sounds like as long as I'm honest about the start date on my next weekly claim, everything should work out fine. Really appreciate everyone's help here, this community is so supportive!
Welcome to the community! I just went through something similar a few months ago when I started a new job while on unemployment. Everyone here has given you great advice - you definitely need to report your return to work on your next weekly certification. The process is actually pretty simple once you know what to do. Just answer honestly when they ask about returning to work and provide your Monday start date. That will automatically end your claim after that week. Don't stress about having filed yesterday before getting the offer - that's totally normal timing and won't cause any issues as long as you report accurately next week. Best of luck with your new job!
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Gabriel, I went through this exact same thing a few months ago. You don't have to wait at all - you can file a new claim immediately after your benefit year ends. The tricky part is making sure you have enough qualifying wages during your new base period (which is different from your original base period). Since you mentioned working part-time for 8 months, you'll want to add up all your earnings during that time. If you earned at least $2,600 total with $1,600 in your highest earning quarter, you should be good to go. The NYS DOL website has a wage calculator tool that can help you figure out if you meet the requirements before you apply.
That wage calculator tool sounds really helpful! I've been trying to figure out if my part-time earnings would qualify me for a new claim. Do you happen to remember where exactly on the NYS DOL website that calculator is located? I've been having trouble navigating their site to find the right tools.
@LilMama23 I think the wage calculator might be under the "Benefits" section when you log into your NY.gov account, but honestly the NYS DOL website can be really confusing to navigate. You might also try calling their automated phone system - sometimes they have calculators you can access by phone too. If you can't find it, you could always just apply and see if the system accepts your application based on your earnings.
Lucy Taylor
The burden of proof is on your employer to show you committed misconduct. Being bad at your job isn't misconduct - it has to be willful violation of company policy or something similar. Document everything you remember about your termination meeting and file that claim ASAP. You've got this!
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Connor Murphy
•This is good to know! I always thought any firing meant you couldn't get unemployment.
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Anna Kerber
I went through almost the exact same situation last year - warehouse job, "performance issues" after busy season, no written warnings. Filed my claim and got approved after about 3 weeks. The key is being factual when you describe the separation. Don't get emotional or defensive, just state that you were terminated for alleged performance issues despite having no prior disciplinary actions on record. The lack of documentation from your employer actually helps your case because it shows they didn't follow proper progressive discipline procedures. Stay strong and file that claim today!
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Serene Snow
•Thank you for sharing your experience! It's really encouraging to hear from someone who went through the same thing. Three weeks doesn't sound too bad for approval time. Did your employer try to contest your claim at all? I'm just trying to prepare myself for what might happen next.
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