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ugh the whole earnings thing is so confusing!! I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask about this but can never get through. The phone system just hangs up on you after being on hold forever. How is anyone supposed to get answers about this stuff?
I had the same problem trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about my earnings questions. Actually found this service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Basically they handle all the calling and waiting for you.
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THE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! They make it so hard to prove 'good cause' that most people who quit for legitimate reasons get screwed over. I had a friend who quit because her boss was sexually harassing her and it still took MONTHS to get approved. Document everything but prepare for a fight with NYS Department of Labor.
That's horrible about your friend. The whole system definitely needs reform but you can still win if you have the right documentation.
Wait, so if they're changing your schedule all the time, isn't that constructive dismissal or something? I thought that was different from just quitting.
You're thinking along the right lines. Constructive dismissal is when working conditions become so intolerable that a reasonable person would feel forced to quit. In New York, this can qualify as good cause for leaving. The key is showing that the employer's actions made it impossible to continue working there.
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about your adjudication status, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.
Is that service legit? I've been trying to call for three weeks about my claim status and keep getting the busy signal.
Yeah it worked for me. I was able to speak with someone who explained why my claim was held up and what documents I needed to submit. Saved me weeks of frustration.
The whole system is BROKEN! They talk about these noble purposes but then leave people hanging for months without any communication. I've been waiting 8 weeks for my appeal hearing and can barely pay rent. Where's the 'temporary financial assistance' when you actually need it??
I feel you on this. The system promises help but the bureaucracy makes it nearly impossible to actually get benefits when you need them most.
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The system is designed so you can't state shop for benefits. Your unemployment claim is tied to your work history and the state where you paid into the unemployment insurance fund. Even if you move, your weekly claims and job search requirements stay with your original state's Department of Labor. You can live anywhere in the US while collecting but you're still bound by your filing state's rules and benefit amounts.
Wait so if I move to Florida while collecting NYS Department of Labor benefits, do I still have to do the job search stuff for NY jobs or can I look for Florida jobs?? This is so confusing and I might need to move for family reasons soon.
You can search for jobs anywhere but you still have to meet NYS Department of Labor requirements for your weekly claims. You'd report your job search activities to NY even if you're looking in Florida.
StarStrider
I work in government consulting and yes, federal economic policy absolutely impacts state unemployment operations. When the Fed makes major announcements about employment targets or economic stimulus, states often have to adjust their processing to align with new federal oversight requirements. It's frustrating but it's real.
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Sean Doyle
•This is exactly why the whole system is broken! We file for benefits we earned and then get caught up in some bureaucratic mess because politicians in Washington changed their minds about something.
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Zara Rashid
Just wanted to say I'm in the same boat - filed in November and still waiting. Glad to know it's not just me going crazy here.
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