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Yara Assad

Why has unemployment decreased - will this affect my NYS Department of Labor benefits?

I've been hearing on the news that unemployment rates have gone down significantly this year. I'm currently receiving regular UI benefits and have been for about 8 weeks now. Does anyone know if declining unemployment numbers will impact my claim or make it harder to get extensions? I'm worried the NYS Department of Labor might start cutting people off earlier if they think there are more jobs available. My adjudication just cleared last month and I don't want any new complications.

The job search requirements might get stricter though. When I was on unemployment a few years ago during a good economy, they were really strict about the 3 job contacts per week. Now with lower unemployment, the NYS Department of Labor might crack down more on people not actively looking. Make sure you're documenting everything properly in your job search log.

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This is exactly what I was worried about! I've been having trouble reaching anyone at NYS Department of Labor to ask about my specific situation. The phone lines are always busy and I keep getting disconnected. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to someone? I tried calling for two weeks straight with no luck.

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I had the same problem until someone told me about Claimyr. It's a service that calls the NYS Department of Labor for you and gets you connected to an actual agent. I was skeptical at first but it actually worked - got through in like 20 minutes when I couldn't get through for weeks on my own. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Check out claimyr.com if you're interested.

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honestly the whole system is rigged anyway, they make it impossible to get help when you need it most. unemployment going down just means they'll find more excuses to deny claims

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I feel you on the frustration but try to stay positive! The system has issues but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually.

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Raj Gupta

How long does unemployment take to process in NY? NYS Department of Labor timeline questions

I just applied for unemployment benefits last week and I'm trying to figure out realistic timing for when I might see payments. The NYS Department of Labor website says 'processing can take several weeks' but that's pretty vague. I lost my job at a restaurant downtown and filed everything online through my.ny.gov. My claim status just says 'under review' right now. For people who've been through this recently - how long did it actually take from filing to getting your first payment? I'm getting worried about rent next month and trying to plan accordingly.

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.

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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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same boat here, filed 2 weeks ago and still waiting. at least we're not alone in this!

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Alice Coleman

NYS Department of Labor - how to maximize unemployment benefits legally and properly

I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing company after 8 years and I'm filing for unemployment for the first time. I want to make sure I'm doing everything right to get the maximum benefits I'm entitled to. I know the weekly benefit amount is based on your previous earnings, but are there any strategies or requirements I should know about to maximize unemployment benefits? I've heard there are job search requirements and other rules that could affect your payments. What's the best way to handle the application process and weekly claims to ensure I get full benefits without any issues?

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??

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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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been on unemployment twice and the max you can get depends on what you made before. there's no magic trick to get more money than what the formula calculates based on your wages. just file on time and follow the rules

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Cameron Black

Does unemployment mess up your taxes - NYS Department of Labor benefits causing tax problems?

I'm getting ready to file my 2024 taxes and I'm worried about how my unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor are going to affect everything. I was on UI for about 4 months last year after getting laid off from my retail job. Got the 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor but I'm scared this is going to mess up my refund or cause me to owe money I don't have. Has anyone dealt with this? Did unemployment benefits screw up your tax situation or am I overthinking this?

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.

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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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just looked at my 1099-G and it shows $0 in the federal tax withheld box... does that mean im screwed???

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Taylor Chen

How does an employee collecting unemployment affect the employer - NYS Department of Labor questions

I'm a small business owner and had to lay off two employees last month due to slow business. They both filed for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor and I'm wondering what this means for me as the employer? Will my unemployment insurance rates go up? Do I have to pay anything directly or does it all come from the state fund? I got some paperwork from NYS Department of Labor asking about their separation but I'm not sure what happens next. Anyone know how this process works from the employer side?

If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to discuss your employer account or experience rating, I had luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual person. They have this demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals when I needed to clarify some claim details.

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Wait, does that service work for employers too? I thought it was just for people filing claims.

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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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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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