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yeah you should be fine for benefits. i got fired for failing a drug test years ago and still got unemployment (different situation but point is they dont just deny everyone who gets fired). background check stuff is usually not considered work misconduct unless you lied about it which it sounds like you didn't
One more thing - when you file, be prepared for the employer to contest your claim. They might argue it was misconduct even though it wasn't work-related. If that happens, you'll get a chance to explain your side during the adjudication process. Keep any documentation showing you disclosed the background information during hiring.
Good point about keeping documentation. I do have emails from when I first disclosed everything to HR during the hiring process.
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Ugh the NYS Department of Labor system is such a nightmare to deal with especially when you quit. They make you jump through so many hoops and the phone lines are always busy. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks about my own claim issues and can't reach anyone!
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WAIT so if employers don't want their tax rate to go up they might lie about why you left??? That seems so unfair! What if they say I quit when I was actually laid off?
If your employer provides false information, you can appeal and provide documentation proving you were laid off. Keep any emails, termination letters, or witness information that supports your case.
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The funding structure is: employers pay State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) to NYS Department of Labor based on their payroll and claims history. There's also Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) that helps fund the system administration. During normal times, no general tax revenue is used. However, during recessions when the trust fund runs low, the state may need to borrow from federal government or use other funding sources.
This is super helpful! So under normal circumstances, my state income tax isn't funding unemployment benefits at all?
Correct - your state income tax doesn't directly fund regular UI benefits. The system is designed to be self-sustaining through employer contributions.
I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask questions about my claim and couldn't reach anyone. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me connected to a real person. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration with the phone system.
interesting, might try that if i need to call them again. the phone lines are always busy
Mason Kaczka
I think you're overthinking this. Every administration has unemployment issues and NYS Department of Labor has always been slow. Just keep filing your weekly claims and wait it out. The system is what it is regardless of who's in washington
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Sophia Russo
•This! People always want to blame politics but unemployment bureaucracy has been broken forever lol
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Evelyn Xu
Actually there WERE significant changes to unemployment systems nationwide during the transition period, including extensions of federal programs and new eligibility requirements. NYS Department of Labor had to implement these changes rapidly which caused processing delays and system glitches. Most of those issues were resolved by late 2021 but some procedural changes remain in effect.
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Natalie Adams
•Do you know what specific changes are still in effect? I want to make sure I'm following all the current requirements for my claim.
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