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Been dealing with this mess for months. The whole system is backwards - you need money to survive but every program has rules that conflict with the others. I'm on SSDI and lost my part-time job but afraid to file unemployment because of exactly what you're talking about.
It really is frustrating! Seems like there should be clearer guidance on how these programs work together.
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The whole partial benefit system is just another way for them to confuse people and reduce payments!! I've been dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare for months and they keep changing my benefit amounts without proper explanation. The NYS Department of Labor website is useless and their phone system is designed to frustrate you into giving up.
i mean yeah the system sucks but at least partial benefits let you work some without losing everything. could be worse
Just remember that with partial benefits you still need to certify weekly and report ALL your earnings, even if it's just a few hours. Don't try to hide any income because NYS Department of Labor will find out eventually and then you'll have overpayment issues to deal with. Always better to be honest upfront.
Good point about reporting everything. I definitely don't want to deal with overpayment problems later on.
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I filed in December and it wasn't as bad as I expected. Took about 3 weeks to get approved and start receiving payments. The worst part is really just the waiting and not knowing what's happening with your claim.
It really depends on your situation. If you were laid off through no fault of your own and your employer doesn't contest the claim, it should be relatively straightforward. Problems usually arise when there are questions about why you separated from employment or if there are wage discrepancies. Make sure you have all your employment documentation ready when you file.
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I had trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my base period earnings. Their phone lines are always busy and the online system doesn't always show detailed breakdowns. I ended up using claimyr.com which helped me get through to an actual agent who could explain my work history calculation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process way less stressful than trying to call for hours.
Never heard of that but anything is better than sitting on hold forever. NYS Department of Labor customer service is impossible to reach these days.
Don't stress too much about it. With 3 years of steady work you definitely have enough credits. The system is designed to help people who've been contributing through their paychecks. Just keep documentation of your work history and wages in case they need verification during the application process.
Yara Sayegh
dont forget u also have to do the job search thing every week to keep getting benefits. its like 3 job contacts per week i think? they changed the requirements recently
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StarSeeker
•Yes, the work search requirement is back to 3 contacts per week for most claimants. You need to keep a log of your job search activities and be prepared to provide details if requested during an audit.
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NebulaNova
The whole system is so confusing! I got approved but my first payment was less than what they said my weekly rate would be. Turns out they deducted taxes and I didn't realize that was optional. Make sure you understand all the deductions before you get your first check.
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