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1/ We recently launched a new service where we send out updates focused on renting & working in NYC during the pandemic.
Our first worker update went out this week.
So, why might zero unemployment benefits not mean zero unemployment benefits?
Here’s what we found:
Our first worker update went out this week.
So, why might zero unemployment benefits not mean zero unemployment benefits?
Here’s what we found:
2/ At least 14% of New Yorkers are out of work and the actual percentage is likely higher. And though many of the initial problems with filing unemployment claims at the height of the pandemic have been sorted out, we’ve heard that the process can still be confusing.
4/ If your “effective days remaining” is zero OR when it reaches zero, NY Dept of Labor says: Don’t worry.
“If your account says 0 days, it’s counterintuitive. But keep recertifying every week.” —Farrell Brody, a workers’ rights attorney at @TakerootNYC https://twitter.com/NYSLabor/status/1318174288315338753
“If your account says 0 days, it’s counterintuitive. But keep recertifying every week.” —Farrell Brody, a workers’ rights attorney at @TakerootNYC https://twitter.com/NYSLabor/status/1318174288315338753
5/ With businesses opening and closing and the rules surrounding the virus changing, working right now is probably a bit hectic.
But know your rights under NYC workplace laws:
But know your rights under NYC workplace laws:
6/ Sick leave: Your employer can’t make you work when you’re sick or retaliate against you for taking sick leave, under NYC workplace laws.
7/ Safety: Have you gone back to work? Do you feel safe? There are safety requirements all employers should be following under NYC workplace laws.
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/Complying-with-NYC-Workplace-Laws-During-COVID-19.pdf
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/workers/Complying-with-NYC-Workplace-Laws-During-COVID-19.pdf
8/ If you have questions about the health and safety guidelines at your workplace, or if you want to report an employer that is not following safe reopening requirements, you can call New York City’s Worker Protection Hotline: 212-436-0381.
9/ If you want to file a complaint about an employer not taking proper safety precautions or not respecting your rights as a worker, you can do so with the NY state Department of Labor here:
https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/coronavirus-complaints.shtm
https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/laborstandards/coronavirus-complaints.shtm
10/ Take notes: Brody also suggests documenting what’s happening to you at work as best as you can, especially if you think your employer is violating the law. Write things down, take notes in your phone, record voice memos—whatever the best way is for you to keep a record.
11/ On the job hunt? We posted some tips & resources from our friends from @bklynsuccess.
According to Ellen Mehling, job information resource librarian at @BKLYNlibrary, virtual interviewing is the “new normal” for a while.
Check ‘em out here: https://www.thecity.nyc/work/2020/10/27/21537320/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus-new-york-city
According to Ellen Mehling, job information resource librarian at @BKLYNlibrary, virtual interviewing is the “new normal” for a while.
Check ‘em out here: https://www.thecity.nyc/work/2020/10/27/21537320/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus-new-york-city
12/ What else we’re reading when it comes to jobs, working and unemployment?
The @nytimes detailed the shifting boundaries of virus hotspots in the city where restrictions on businesses apply. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/nyregion/nyc-reopening-restrictions.html
The @nytimes detailed the shifting boundaries of virus hotspots in the city where restrictions on businesses apply. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/21/nyregion/nyc-reopening-restrictions.html
13/ @Gothamist reported that a survey conducted by NYU researchers found that nearly one in four MTA workers surveyed had been infected with coronavirus. https://gothamist.com/news/survey-indicates-more-transit-workers-had-covid-19-mta-had-determined
14/ And… ourselves? We revealed that promised free child care options for working parents with children in hybrid learning haven’t yet become available. https://buff.ly/2HFURxb
15/ In future updates, we’ll share info on what we’re hearing about changes to unemployment & workplace policies, workers’ rights & the job hunt.
If you have specific Qs or something else you think we should cover, let us know. DM or email us at [email protected].
If you have specific Qs or something else you think we should cover, let us know. DM or email us at [email protected].
16/ You can see our full worker update here: https://www.thecity.nyc/work/2020/10/27/21537320/unemployment-benefits-coronavirus-new-york-city
17/ We hope this was helpful and thanks for reading. If you haven’t signed up yet and are interested in getting updates like this and/or updates on tenants’ rights and renting in the time of COVID, sign up here: https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/10/10/21510088/nyc-rent-employment-updates-email-text-covid
See you in the next update.
See you in the next update.
