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just apply and see what happens!! worst they can do is say no. i got approved even though i thought i wouldnt qualify. the system is so confusing anyway that sometimes you get lucky
While it's true that applying doesn't hurt, it's better to understand the rules first. If you get benefits you're not entitled to, you might have to pay them back with penalties.
Yeah I was in a similar situation with reduced hours. You might qualify for partial unemployment benefits if your hours were significantly cut. The key is that your weekly earnings have to be less than your weekly benefit amount. NYS Department of Labor has worksheets to calculate this but honestly their website is pretty confusing to navigate.
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I had such a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about my benefit calculation last year. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who could explain my specific situation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was so much easier than trying to call myself.
How much did that cost though? I hate paying for something that should be free government service.
I get that frustration but honestly it was worth it for me. The time I saved and stress I avoided trying to get through on my own made it worthwhile. Plus the agent was able to answer questions I couldn't find answers to online.
Just want to add that the maximum can change each year so always check the current rates. Also restaurant workers sometimes have issues with the way tips are reported affecting their benefit calculation, so make sure all your tip income was properly reported to get the full benefit amount you're entitled to.
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The unemployment tax system is such a scam anyway!!! Companies pay pennies compared to what they save by laying people off instead of keeping them employed. Meanwhile we're all scrambling to survive on half our wages. The whole system is designed to benefit employers not workers
I get the frustration but at least the system exists. Without employer contributions there wouldn't be any unemployment benefits at all.
Just to add some specifics - in NY the employer tax rate ranges from about 0.6% to 9.9% of their payroll depending on their experience rating. New employers start at around 3.4%. But again, this is totally separate from your claim process. Focus on gathering your employment documentation and be ready to file as soon as your last day of work happens.
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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on my disqualification. The phone lines are always busy and online messages take forever. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling and redialing.
Never heard of that before. Does it actually work or is it just another scam?
It's legit. They basically handle the calling for you and connect you when an agent is available. Really helpful when you need to talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor about your specific case.
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Had the same confusion when I first filed! If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions like this, I 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 saved me time instead of calling for hours and getting disconnected.
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Lucas Turner
•Thanks for the tip! I might need that if I run into problems with my claim.
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Oliver Alexander
Just to add - when you're looking at your NYS Department of Labor account, you might see 'UI' used as an abbreviation. Don't let that throw you off. Whether it says unemployment, unemployment insurance, UI, or unemployment benefits, it's all the same program and the same money.
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