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Maya Lewis
The unemployment system is so messed up they probably don't even know the difference between these types! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and half the time the agents give me different answers about the same question. One week they tell me my job search is fine, next week someone else says I'm not doing enough. Makes no sense!
Isaac Wright
•omg yes!! inconsistent info is the worst part about dealing with unemployment claims
Lucy Taylor
From what I understand, cyclical unemployment is what changes the most with economic conditions - that's when people lose jobs due to recessions or economic downturns. But like others said, frictional and structural unemployment stay pretty constant. NYS Department of Labor processes all these claims the same way though. Your weekly certification requirements and job search obligations don't change based on what type of unemployment economists would classify you as.
Thanks, that helps clarify things. So basically for my weekly claims, NYS Department of Labor doesn't really care about the economic theory behind why I'm unemployed - just whether I meet their specific requirements each week.
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Evelyn Kelly
The eligibility status thing is just another way for NYS Department of Labor to stress us out honestly. Mine said 'review in progress' for like 6 weeks and then just disappeared without any explanation. Meanwhile I'm having panic attacks thinking they're gonna take back all my payments.
Paloma Clark
•exactly! the system is designed to keep us guessing
For what it's worth, eligibility status reviews are pretty common. They check things like whether you're able and available for work, meeting job search requirements, or if there were any issues with previous employers. As long as you've been following all the rules and your weekly certifications are honest, you should be fine. The review process just takes time because NYS Department of Labor is understaffed.
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Just make sure you have all your documentation ready when you file. Keep the 1099-G form and any records of taxes you had withheld from your weekly claims. If you moved during the year while on unemployment, that can complicate things too.
omg same situation here!! got laid off in march and was on UI until november. dreading tax time so much right now ðŸ˜
Lauren Zeb
•At least we're not alone in this! Hopefully it won't be as bad as we think.
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Zoe Gonzalez
I had to deal with NYS Department of Labor when I got laid off last year and couldn't get through on the phone for weeks to ask about my claim status. Finally used a service called Claimyr that got me connected to an actual agent. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I was stuck in adjudication.
Chloe Green
•That's good to know in case I need to file. Did they help you understand the tax stuff too or just with getting through to NYS Department of Labor?
Zoe Gonzalez
•They just help you get connected to the actual NYS Department of Labor agents by phone. The agents can explain all the tax funding details if you need that info for your specific situation.
Ashley Adams
Good question! I learned this the hard way when I had to file for UI benefits. The whole system is funded by employer taxes but administered by each state. NYS Department of Labor handles all the claims processing and payments for New York residents.
Paolo Ricci
just want to say i feel for you, retail scheduling is the worst! managers act like they own your entire life
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Amina Toure
Have you considered looking for another job before you quit? That way you wouldn't need unemployment at all. I know it's not always possible but might be worth exploring if the situation isn't completely unbearable yet. The job market is pretty good right now in most areas.
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