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Also think about it this way - if unemployment was literally zero, workers would have ALL the power in negotiations. Companies couldn't fire anyone because they'd never find replacements. That might sound good but it would make businesses super inefficient and unable to adapt to changes in the market.
The financial stress ripples into everything - relationships, health, self-esteem. I started having panic attacks about money which I'd never experienced before unemployment. Had to learn budgeting skills I never needed when I had steady income.
The unemployment system is so messed up!! They expect you to stay in jobs where you're being mistreated just so you can qualify for benefits. It's ridiculous that people have to choose between their mental health and being able to pay bills.
yeah my cousin quit her job and got unemployment but that was like 3 years ago so maybe things changed? not sure about the rules now
I had issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get connected to an actual agent. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration with the busy signals and getting hung up on.
Never heard of that service before. Does it actually work for getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents?
Nora Bennett
my friend filed unemployment and her old job didn't even contest it. i think most places just accept it unless they think you were fired for misconduct or something. the whole tax thing is calculated yearly anyway so its not like they get a bill the next day
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Ryan Andre
File your claim! That's what the system is for. Your employer has been paying UI taxes all along specifically to cover situations like this. If you were laid off legitimately, there shouldn't be any drama. NYS Department of Labor handles everything and your employer just responds to their inquiry if they want to contest it.
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