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Nia Harris

What reasons qualify for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. My manager basically forced me to quit by making my work environment impossible - cutting my hours to almost nothing, giving me tasks way outside my job description, and being generally hostile. I know you can't usually get UI if you quit, but I've heard there are exceptions? What reasons actually qualify you for unemployment in New York? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm not eligible.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status or get questions answered, I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was way easier than trying to call myself and getting hung up on constantly.

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Thanks, I'll check that out if I run into issues with my claim

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just file anyway, worst case they say no but at least you'll know for sure

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Kyle Wallace

How to get unemployment if I quit my job in NY - is it possible?

I had to quit my job last month because my supervisor was making the workplace completely toxic and I couldn't handle it anymore. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and wondering if there's any way to get unemployment benefits even though I quit instead of being laid off. I know usually you can't get benefits if you quit but I've heard there might be exceptions? Has anyone successfully gotten NYS Department of Labor benefits after quitting? What do I need to prove?

just so you know the whole system is designed to deny people benefits whenever possible. even if you have a legitimate reason for quitting they'll probably try to find some technicality to reject your claim. i quit because of unsafe conditions and they still made me jump through hoops for months

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While the process can be challenging, don't get discouraged. If you have legitimate documentation of good cause, NYS Department of Labor is required to approve your claim. If they deny it initially, you can always appeal the decision.

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wait can you get unemployment for quitting?? I thought that was impossible. I've been staying at my terrible job because I thought I wouldn't qualify for benefits if I left

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Ethan Taylor

How long does it take for a deputy to make a decision on unemployment claim in New York?

My unemployment claim has been stuck in adjudication for almost 6 weeks now and I'm getting really stressed about it. The NYS Department of Labor website just says 'pending deputy decision' but gives no timeline. I submitted all the documents they requested about my separation from my retail job back in January but haven't heard anything since. My savings are running out and I need to know if there's a typical timeframe for how long deputies take to review cases. Has anyone been through this process recently? What should I expect?

mine took like 3 weeks but that was for a simple layoff situation, yours sounds more complicated

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Mei Lin

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Just wanted to say I feel your pain on this. The waiting game with NYS Department of Labor is rough and there's really no transparency in their process. I ended up getting approved after 7 weeks but those 7 weeks felt like forever when you're worried about paying rent and bills.

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NeonNebula

How long after a layoff can I file for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?

I got laid off from my manufacturing job yesterday and I'm wondering how soon I can file for unemployment benefits. My supervisor said I should wait a week or two to see if they call me back, but I'm worried about missing some kind of deadline. Do I need to file right away or is there a waiting period? I've never been through this before and I'm stressed about doing something wrong that could mess up my claim.

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone, I recently used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I needed to check on my claim status and couldn't get through the regular way.

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Never heard of that but might be worth trying if the phone lines are as bad as everyone says

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Just make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still processing. A lot of people miss that step and then have issues getting their back payments. The system is pretty clear about it but people still mess it up somehow.

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Dmitry Smirnov

NYS Department of Labor question - what is federal unemployment tax and how does it affect my benefits?

I've been receiving unemployment benefits for about 6 weeks now and just noticed something called 'federal unemployment tax' mentioned in some paperwork. I'm confused about what this actually is and whether it impacts my weekly benefit amount or eligibility. Does the NYS Department of Labor deduct this from my payments? I've been getting $420 per week and want to make sure I understand all the taxes involved. Also wondering if this affects my job search requirements or anything else with my claim status.

Wait I'm getting really confused now. Is federal unemployment tax the same as the taxes they take out of regular paychecks? And does this affect my job search log requirements at all? I've been doing my 3 job contacts per week but want to make sure I'm not missing anything important about taxes and my claim.

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No, federal unemployment tax (FUTA) is completely separate from payroll taxes. It has nothing to do with your job search requirements. Keep doing your 3 job contacts per week as required by NYS Department of Labor. The tax withholding is just about income taxes on your benefits, not about maintaining eligibility.

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thanks for asking this question! i was wondering the same thing but felt dumb asking lol

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