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NeonNomad
Wait I'm confused about this too. If I'm having trouble even getting through to NYS Department of Labor to resolve an issue with my claim, how am I supposed to handle the tax stuff? I've been trying to call for weeks about an adjudication issue and can't reach anyone.
I had the same problem calling NYS Department of Labor until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that helps you actually get through to a real person at the unemployment office. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was able to get my adjudication resolved in two days after being stuck for a month.
Just want to add that even though federal unemployment tax (FUTA) is paid by employers, your unemployment benefits are still considered taxable income by the IRS. So definitely either have the 10% withheld or set aside money for taxes. The 1099-G from NYS Department of Labor will show exactly what you received for the year.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor for more detailed regional employment data, I had luck using Claimyr at claimyr.com to get through to an actual person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might help if you need to speak with someone about specific county job market resources.
Olivia Kay
•Interesting, never heard of that service before. Getting through to NYS Department of Labor can definitely be a pain.
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Wait, should I be worried if mine has been pending for 3 weeks?? I got fired for attendance issues (had to take care of my sick mom) and now I'm freaking out that they're going to deny me. Does anyone know if that affects approval time?
Aaron Lee
•Attendance-related terminations often do require adjudication to determine if it was misconduct or not. Having a legitimate reason like caring for family can help your case, but you'll likely need to provide documentation. The process takes longer but doesn't automatically mean denial.
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For NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility, you need to meet both monetary and non-monetary requirements. Monetary means you earned enough in your base period (usually first 4 of last 5 completed quarters). Non-monetary includes being unemployed through no fault of your own, able and available for work, and actively seeking employment. Your situation with hour reduction should qualify as involuntary unemployment. You'll file weekly claims certifying you're looking for work and report any income. The job search requirement is typically 3 contacts per week but can vary.
Perfect breakdown, thank you. I think I have enough earnings from last year to meet the monetary part. Just nervous about the whole process.
ugh the whole system is so confusing and they make it hard on purpose!! i quit my job because my boss was harassing me and they still gave me a hard time about 'voluntary separation' even though i had documentation. took months to sort out. good luck with yours but prepare for a fight
Sorry you went through that! Workplace harassment definitely should qualify as good cause for quitting.
Marcus Patterson
I was in a similar situation last year and honestly the 26 weeks went by faster than I expected. If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask questions about your claim, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me when I had issues with my weekly claim getting stuck.
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Lydia Bailey
•Never heard of that but might be worth checking out, I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for two weeks about my adjudication issue with no luck
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Mateo Warren
Make sure you understand the job search requirements too - you need to make at least 3 job contacts per week and keep detailed records. NYS Department of Labor is pretty strict about this stuff now.
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