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ugh the whole system is such a pain. took me forever to get approved and then they kept asking for more documentation even though i sent everything they wanted the first time. just be prepared for delays and frustration
just file already if you lost your job! the unemployment rate thing doesnt matter for your individual situation. worst case they say no and you appeal it
Single mothers are definitely hit hard too. Childcare costs make it almost impossible to take certain jobs, and if you have gaps in employment history from raising kids, employers treat you like you've been sitting around doing nothing. The whole system is broken.
The unemployment system is just designed to deny as many people as possible. They make the rules so confusing and complicated that regular people can't navigate them. It's not about whether you actually need the benefits or deserve them - it's about protecting the state's money.
Omar Hassan
THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN! They approve claims just to make their numbers look good but then find every excuse not to pay. I've been waiting 6 weeks for payments on an APPROVED claim. This is ridiculous!
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Chloe Anderson
•I feel your frustration but there are usually specific reasons for payment delays. Have you tried checking for any pending documents or verifications in your account?
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Diego Vargas
Wait, if your claim is approved why wouldn't payments start automatically? I thought that's how it worked. I'm filing for the first time next week and now I'm worried this will happen to me too.
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Isabella Santos
•Approval means you're eligible for benefits, but there can still be processing delays or additional verification steps before payments actually start flowing. Don't panic, just be prepared to follow up if needed.
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