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Don't forget you'll also need to meet the job search requirements to keep receiving benefits. In NY you need to do at least 3 work search activities per week and keep a log. The benefit amount is just one part of the equation - you still have to actively look for work.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! They give you money then want it back in taxes, makes no sense. I'm so tired of dealing with NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy and now the IRS too!
Don't panic about the taxes. Yes you'll owe on the unemployment income but if you're in a lower tax bracket it might not be as bad as you think. Use the IRS tax calculator online to estimate what you'll owe. You can also make quarterly payments if you're still receiving benefits to spread out the tax burden.
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about your claim status, I had success using Claimyr recently. It's a service that calls on your behalf and gets you connected to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows exactly how it works. I was skeptical at first but after weeks of busy signals, I finally got through and resolved my adjudication issue in one call.
Interesting, never heard of that. Is it expensive?
Way cheaper than missing weeks of benefits while stuck in adjudication. They focus on getting results rather than charging high fees.
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honestly the whole system is ridiculous, they make you jump through so many hoops even when you legitimately need help. File your claim anyway and see what happens, even if you were fired for a stupid reason they might still approve you. The worst case is you waste some time filling out forms.
File ASAP! Don't wait around thinking about whether you qualify or not. I waited two weeks after getting fired before applying and ended up losing out on those benefits because your claim date starts when you file, not when you lost your job.
Oh wow I didn't know that! I was planning to take a few days to think about it but I'll file today then.
Victoria Brown
The whole system is a joke honestly. Been waiting 6 weeks for them to fix an error THEY made on my claim. Every time I call I get a different answer about processing times. Don't hold your breath for any consistency.
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Samuel Robinson
•I feel you on the phone calls. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Someone told me about claimyr.com that helps you actually reach an agent - watched their demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI and it seems legit. Might be worth trying if you need to check on your specific delay.
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Camila Castillo
OMG same situation here! Filed 10 days ago and just sitting here refreshing my account every few hours like it's going to magically update. The waiting is the worst part because you don't know if you did something wrong or if it's just normal processing time.
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KaiEsmeralda
•The waiting is definitely stressful, but checking constantly won't speed it up. NYS Department of Labor typically updates accounts once daily, usually in the evening. Focus on completing your weekly claims if those become available.
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