Unemployment insurance denial

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
I was involved in a company downsizing in November 2008. At that time I was allowed to retire in lieu of a layoff. The labor department is saying I quit my job with no good reason,but I was the second last person to come into the department and most likely would have been laid off anyway.Do I have grounds to challenge the ruling and should I request a hearing before the labor board?

Are you getting retirement benefits?

Did you file an unemployment claim?

If so, when?

my reply

Hello,yes I am getting my monthly pension. I applied for benefits around mid November and was ruled not eligible just this week. Thanks

You say that you quit.

rossatf said:

Hello,yes I am getting my monthly pension. I applied for benefits around mid November and was ruled not eligible just this week. Thanks

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How can you be getting retirement benefits and unemployment at the same time?

my reply

My pension amount is deducted from the amount of the unemployment . As long as I intend to return to work and did not quit my job, as they say I did,I believe I should be eligible

rossatf said:

My pension amount is deducted from the amount of the unemployment . As long as I intend to return to work and did not quit my job, as they say I did,I believe I should be eligible

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How can you intend to return to work if you are retired and getting benefits?

rossatf said:

My pension amount is deducted from the amount of the unemployment . As long as I intend to return to work and did not quit my job, as they say I did,I believe I should be eligible

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But, you DID quit your job. That's what "retirement" is.