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Miguel Ramos

NYS Department of Labor disqualified my unemployment benefits - what are my options now?

Just received a determination letter saying I've been disqualified for unemployment benefits. The letter mentions something about 'misconduct' but I honestly don't understand what they're referring to. I was laid off from my retail job after 3 years and thought I'd automatically qualify. The whole thing is confusing and I'm really stressed about how I'm going to pay my bills. Has anyone been through this before? Can I fight this decision somehow?

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on your disqualification or need help with the appeal process, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual agent when I couldn't get past the busy signals. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me understand exactly why I was disqualified so I could address it properly.

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Never heard of that before but might be worth trying. I've been calling for days and keep getting disconnected.

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The NYS Department of Labor disqualification system is basically designed to deny as many people as possible initially. They know most people won't bother appealing even when they have a valid case. Don't let them intimidate you - if you were truly laid off, you absolutely deserve those benefits.

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That's really encouraging to hear. I was starting to think maybe I did something wrong that I wasn't aware of.

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Mateo Warren

Who actually pays when you file for NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?

I just started my first unemployment claim and I'm honestly confused about where the money comes from. Does it come directly from my former employer or does the state pay it? My friend said something about employer taxes but I don't really understand how it works. I keep seeing different amounts on my weekly claim and I'm wondering if my old company is getting charged every time I certify. Can someone explain this to me?

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about your claim, I had good luck with claimyr.com - they help you actually reach an agent by phone. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already tight on money waiting for my benefits to start.

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It's definitely worth it if you need to resolve claim issues quickly. Much cheaper than missing rent because your benefits are delayed.

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The whole system is basically insurance that employers pay for. Your weekly benefit amount is based on your past wages but the actual money comes from that insurance pool, not your specific employer's bank account.

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Summer Green

Will I get unemployment if I get fired from my job in New York?

My supervisor has been writing me up for minor things and I'm pretty sure they're trying to build a case to fire me. If I do get terminated, will I still be eligible for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I've been working at this company for 2 years and never had any major issues before this new manager started. I'm really worried about being able to pay my bills if I lose my job. Does anyone know how the process works when you get fired versus quitting?

ugh the whole system is so stressful when you're already dealing with job loss. hoping it works out for you!

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Just want to add - even if you do get fired and they contest your unemployment, you can appeal their decision if NYS Department of Labor initially denies you. I've seen people win appeals even when the initial decision went against them. The appeals process gives you a chance to present your side more thoroughly.

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That's good to know there are options if the first decision doesn't go my way. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone!

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Fiona Sand

NYS Department of Labor unemployment patterns during the 1920s - how would you characterize general trends?

I'm doing research on unemployment history for a college project and trying to understand how unemployment looked during the 1920s era. I know this is way before modern NYS Department of Labor systems existed, but I'm curious about general patterns from that time period. Did unemployment stay low throughout the decade or were there fluctuations? I'm particularly interested in how economic conditions affected job availability during that era. Any insights on how labor markets functioned before today's unemployment insurance systems would be helpful for my analysis.

I think the unemployment rate was around 3.2% in 1929 right before the crash but then shot up to like 25% by 1933. The 1920s were deceptive because things looked great on the surface but there were underlying problems building up.

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Exactly right about those numbers. The contrast between 1929 and the early 1930s was dramatic. Agricultural unemployment was actually higher throughout the 1920s than industrial unemployment too.

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This is such an interesting historical perspective! It really shows how much unemployment insurance and systems like NYS Department of Labor have evolved. Back then people had no idea about concepts like adjudication, weekly claims, or job search requirements that we deal with today. The whole infrastructure for supporting unemployed workers just didn't exist.

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That's a great point - it really puts modern unemployment benefits in perspective. Thanks everyone for the insights!

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NeonNova

Do you have to file taxes on unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I received unemployment benefits for about 8 months last year and I'm getting ready to do my taxes. Do I need to report the unemployment money I got from NYS Department of Labor? I didn't have any taxes taken out when I was getting my weekly payments because I needed every dollar I could get at the time. Now I'm worried I'm going to owe a huge amount. Has anyone dealt with this before?

If you're having trouble getting your 1099-G or accessing your my.ny.gov account, I had success using claimyr.com to get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor representative. They have a callback service that actually works - you can see how it works in their demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. The agent was able to help me get my tax documents resent and answered questions about the withholding options for my ongoing claim.

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Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps get through to DOL is worth trying. The phone system is impossible

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Just a heads up - if you can't pay the full amount when you file, you can set up a payment plan with both IRS and NY state. Don't just not file because you can't pay, that makes penalties way worse. File on time even if you can't pay and then work out payment arrangements.

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