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Diego Flores

Do companies have to pay unemployment benefits in New York?

I just got laid off from my job at a small marketing firm and my friend told me that some companies don't have to pay into unemployment insurance. Is this true? I'm worried my employer might not have been paying unemployment taxes and I won't be able to get benefits. The company only had about 8 employees. Does NYS Department of Labor require all employers to pay unemployment insurance or are there exceptions? I really need these benefits to pay my rent while I look for work.

yeah most companies have to pay it, even small ones. I think the only exceptions are like churches and some non-profits maybe? but regular businesses definitely have to contribute to unemployment insurance

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That's mostly correct. Religious organizations and certain non-profits can be exempt, but they can also choose to participate. Agricultural employers have different rules too. But for a typical small business like a marketing firm, they absolutely have to pay unemployment insurance taxes to NYS Department of Labor.

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Nia Davis

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I had a nightmare trying to reach NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my employer's UI status during my claim. Kept getting busy signals and getting disconnected. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I needed to verify my employer information.

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Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check that out if I have trouble getting through to ask about my employer's status.

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Abigail bergen

Can you apply for NYS Department of Labor unemployment if you get fired?

I just got terminated from my retail job yesterday for supposedly being late too many times. My manager said it was 'for cause' but I feel like the write-ups were unfair and they were looking for reasons to get rid of me. Can I still file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor even though I was fired? I really need the income while I look for another job. Has anyone been through this before?

The whole system is ridiculous honestly. Got fired from my warehouse job for missing too many days when my kid was sick and they STILL made me wait 6 weeks for adjudication. Like they're doing you a favor or something. But yeah you can definitely apply, just be prepared for them to take forever to decide.

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Just to add - make sure you're honest about the reason for termination when you file. NYS Department of Labor will contact your employer anyway, so any discrepancies will hurt your case. The fact that you feel the write-ups were unfair doesn't necessarily matter legally, but if you can show the termination wasn't for willful misconduct, you should be approved.

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Keisha Johnson

How does unemployment work who pays for it - confused about NYS Department of Labor funding

I just started my first real job and my boss mentioned something about unemployment taxes coming out of payroll. I'm totally confused about how this whole system works. Like who actually pays for unemployment benefits when someone gets laid off? Is it the company, the government, or do I pay into it from my paycheck? And if I ever need to file with NYS Department of Labor, where does that money actually come from? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I want to understand how it all works.

I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months trying to get through to someone about my claim status and it's been impossible. The phone system is a nightmare. I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to real agents. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.

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How much does that cost though? I'm already broke from being unemployed

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It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly after weeks of getting nowhere with the regular phone system it was a lifesaver. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person at NYS Department of Labor.

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Just to add - the amount you can get in benefits is based on your earnings history, not how much your employer paid in taxes. NYS Department of Labor looks at your wages from the past year to calculate your weekly benefit amount. Max is around $504 per week right now I think.

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Dylan Hughes

Can you be denied unemployment benefits by NYS Department of Labor?

I'm worried about applying for unemployment because I'm not sure if I qualify. My last job ended because the company said I wasn't meeting performance standards, but I think it was really because they were downsizing. Can NYS Department of Labor deny my claim for this? What are the main reasons they reject applications? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm just going to get denied anyway.

I got denied because I couldn't reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor to verify my employment history and missed the deadline. Their phone system is impossible. If you do apply, try using something like claimyr.com to actually get through to an agent - there's a demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Could have saved me months of headaches.

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Never heard of that service but the phone situation is definitely a nightmare. I've been trying to call for two weeks about my pending claim.

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The performance thing might actually work in your favor if they're also saying restructuring. Sounds like they're trying to cover their bases but it shows they had multiple reasons for the termination. Mixed messages from employers often help the claimant's case during adjudication.

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Jean Claude

Can I apply for NYS Department of Labor unemployment if I resigned from my job?

I quit my job last month because my boss was making the workplace really toxic and I couldn't handle it anymore. Now I'm struggling to find new work and wondering if I can still file for unemployment benefits even though I resigned voluntarily. Does NYS Department of Labor allow this or do they automatically deny claims when you quit? I'm really stressed about my finances and not sure what options I have.

Just be prepared that they might deny your initial claim and you'll have to appeal. The burden of proof is on you to show you had no choice but to quit. Document everything you can remember about the toxic behavior - dates, witnesses, any HR complaints you made. Even if you don't have written proof, your testimony during the hearing can still carry weight.

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This is so overwhelming. I just wanted to get away from that awful situation and now I'm worried I made everything worse by quitting.

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Don't give up before you even try! NYS Department of Labor actually sides with workers more often than people think when there's clear evidence of hostile work environments. The key is being thorough in your application and not leaving out any details about why continuing to work there wasn't reasonable.

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