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It really depends on your total income for the year. If unemployment was your only income and it wasn't that much, you might not owe anything. But if you had other jobs plus the UI benefits, yeah it could push you into owing taxes if you didn't have enough withheld.
I had a part time job for a few months after I got back to work, so I guess that means I'll probably owe something. This sucks.
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The standard timeline for NYS Department of Labor is typically 2-4 weeks for initial processing if there are no complications. Since you mentioned being laid off from a restaurant, that should be pretty straightforward - involuntary separation usually doesn't trigger additional review. Just make sure you're filing your weekly claims on time and meeting the job search requirements. You should receive a monetary determination letter first, then start getting payments if everything checks out.
Good to know about the monetary determination letter - I'll watch for that. What are the current job search requirements? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.
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Wait, am I supposed to be doing 3 job searches every single week?? I thought it was just when they asked for it during the weekly claim! This is so stressful, what if I haven't been doing enough and they find out? Can they make me pay back benefits??
Yes, it's 3 job contacts per week and you need to keep records. But don't panic - if you haven't been doing it consistently, just start now and maintain good records going forward. They typically only audit job search records if there's a specific issue with your claim.
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Just want to say hang in there. I know how stressful this waiting period is, especially when you're worried about bills. The NYS Department of Labor system can be slow but they do eventually get through everything.
The whole adjudication process is a JOKE. Six weeks is ridiculous for someone who just needs unemployment benefits to survive. Meanwhile they're sitting on thousands of cases while people can't pay rent. This system needs a complete overhaul.
I understand the frustration, but the adjudication process exists to prevent fraud and ensure only eligible claimants receive benefits. Complex cases with conflicting information do take time to investigate properly.
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Brooklyn Foley
•Wait, does that service work for employers too? I thought it was just for people filing claims.
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Elijah Knight
•Yeah it works for employer questions too - basically helps you get through to the right department instead of sitting on hold forever.
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Jay Lincoln
As long as you respond to NYS Department of Labor within the timeframe they give you (usually 10 days), you should be fine. The key is being honest about the separation reason. Layoffs due to lack of work are pretty standard and shouldn't cause any issues with the claims.
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