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I'm dealing with a similar issue but for a different amount. After reading through all these responses, I wanted to share what I learned from my research. The NY DOL has been having major system issues lately that are causing incorrect overpayment notices to be generated automatically. A few additional things to try: 1. Contact your local Assembly member or State Senator's office - they often have caseworkers who specialize in DOL issues and can escalate your case 2. File a complaint with the NY State Attorney General's office online - they track patterns of agency problems 3. Document EVERYTHING with dates and times of your attempts to contact them Also, @Harold Oh, the fact that the notice didn't appear in your online portal but came by mail is actually really important evidence that their system has errors. Make sure to mention that in any formal dispute letter you send. Don't give up! The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and persistence often pays off with government agencies.
This is incredibly helpful information, thank you @Emma Davis! I had no idea I could contact my Assembly member or file with the Attorney General's office - those are great ideas. You're absolutely right about the portal discrepancy being important evidence. I've been so focused on just trying to reach someone by phone that I didn't think about documenting the system errors themselves. I'm going to screenshot my portal again today to show it's still empty and include that with everything else when I send my formal dispute letter. Really appreciate you taking the time to research and share all this!
I'm so sorry you're going through this nightmare - the NY unemployment system is absolutely broken right now. I'm dealing with something similar and it's incredibly frustrating. One thing that worked for me was calling the technical support line instead of the main number. Try 1-888-209-8124 - it's supposed to be for website issues but sometimes they can transfer you to someone who can actually help with account problems. The wait times are still brutal but I've had better luck getting through. Also, since you mentioned you have emails confirming your eligibility for the supplement, make sure you print those out and keep multiple copies. Those are going to be crucial evidence if you end up in a hearing. The fact that nothing showed up in your online portal when you checked is really suspicious and suggests their system generated this notice in error. Keep fighting this - don't let them bully you into paying for their mistake!
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hope it works out for you! the waiting is the worst part but once it kicks in you should get all the backpay from when you first filed
I went through this same process about 2 months ago and it took exactly 16 days from filing to getting my first payment. The key thing is to keep filing those weekly certifications religiously - I almost missed one week because I thought it didn't matter while under review, but thankfully caught it. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you have direct deposit set up because that speeds things up by a few days compared to waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. Hang in there, the wait is stressful but you should see movement soon!
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UGH the whole unemployment system feels institutional to me lol. Like when you have to prove you're looking for work even when there aren't jobs in your field that pay enough to live on. The whole thing is set up to make it hard
I understand the frustration, but that's more about policy design than institutional unemployment as an economic concept. The job search requirements are part of the program structure, not an institutional barrier to employment in the broader economy.
One thing that might help clarify this - institutional unemployment can actually indirectly affect your NYS Department of Labor experience. For example, if occupational licensing requirements are keeping employers from hiring in your field, you might find fewer job postings that match your qualifications. This doesn't change your benefit amount, but it could mean you need to expand your job search strategy to meet the work search requirements. The state still expects you to apply for "suitable work" but what's considered suitable might be limited by these institutional factors in your local job market.
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i worked at like 3 different jobs last year for short periods does that count towards the wage requirement or does it have to be all from one job?
All your jobs count! NYS Department of Labor looks at your total wages from all employers during the base period. So if you worked multiple part-time jobs or changed jobs during that time, all those wages get added together to determine if you meet the $2,600 minimum.
Same boat here, worked retail for about 5 months then restaurant work for 3 months before getting let go. Wasn't sure if the short job periods would hurt me but sounds like as long as the total wages add up I should be okay?
Yeah exactly! The duration at each job doesn't matter - it's all about your total earnings during the base period. Since you worked 8 months total between retail and restaurant, you probably earned enough to meet the requirements. Just make sure you have all your pay stubs or W-2s when you apply so they can calculate your wages from both jobs.
Freya Nielsen
Glad to see you got through with Claimyr! I'm a newcomer here but just wanted to share that I went through something similar a few months ago. I missed a week due to a power outage during a storm and was panicking about losing those benefits. The TC-403E form that Samantha mentioned is definitely the way to go - I filled it out online and got approved within about 10 days. The key is being very detailed about why you missed it and providing any documentation you can. In my case, I included screenshots of local news articles about the power outage in my area. Don't stress too much - NYSDOL seems pretty reasonable about legitimate emergencies as long as you're within that 30-day window. Good luck everyone!
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Daniela Rossi
•Thanks for sharing your experience, Freya! That's really helpful to know that they accepted news articles as documentation. I was wondering what kind of proof would be acceptable for a family emergency - sounds like any documentation that backs up your story helps. It's reassuring to hear another success story with the TC-403E form. This community has been so helpful figuring out this whole process!
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Dmitry Popov
I'm new to this community but going through the exact same situation right now! I missed my certification week due to being out of state for a funeral and I'm so stressed about losing that week's benefits. Reading through all these responses is incredibly helpful - especially learning about the TC-403E form and the 30-day window. I had no idea there was an official process for this. I'm definitely going to try the Claimyr service that Victoria mentioned since calling directly seems like such a nightmare. It's so reassuring to see that Grace and others have had success getting their backdated payments. Thank you all for sharing your experiences - this community is a lifesaver for navigating the confusing unemployment system!
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