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Do I have to pay unemployment insurance - confused about NYS Department of Labor deductions
I just started a new job last month and I'm seeing deductions on my paystub that I don't understand. There's something labeled 'UI' and I think it might be unemployment insurance? Do I have to pay unemployment insurance as an employee in New York? I thought this was something employers handled. My HR department is pretty useless and I can't get a straight answer from them. Can someone explain what these deductions are for and if I'm required to pay them?
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How much to get for unemployment benefits in New York - confused about payment amounts
I'm trying to figure out how much money I can expect to get from NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits. I worked at a warehouse making $18/hour for about 8 months before getting laid off last week. I see all these different numbers online but nothing explains how they actually calculate what you get each week. Does anyone know the formula or can tell me roughly what to expect? I need to plan my budget while I'm looking for work.
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Don't forget you'll have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits! A lot of people get surprised by that at tax time. You can have them withhold 10% federal taxes when you certify your weekly claims.
Oh wow I didn't even think about taxes. So if I get $215 a week and don't withhold taxes, I'll owe money next year?
Yes, unemployment benefits are considered taxable income. You'll get a 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor at the end of the year showing how much you received. It's usually better to have them withhold the taxes so you don't get hit with a big bill later.
NYS Department of Labor employer asking when are federal unemployment taxes due - need help with deadlines
I'm a small business owner in NY and I'm getting confused about when federal unemployment taxes are due. I know I have to pay SUTA to NYS Department of Labor but I'm not sure about the federal FUTA deadlines. My accountant is out of town and I don't want to miss any payments. Does anyone know the specific due dates? I have 3 employees and this is my second year in business so I'm still learning all the tax requirements.
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If you're having trouble getting through to the IRS about federal unemployment tax questions, I found this service called Claimyr that helps people reach government agencies by phone. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I used it to get through to the IRS when I had payroll tax questions and it saved me hours of being on hold.
Interesting, never heard of that before. Does it actually work for IRS calls too or just unemployment stuff?
How long does unemployment disqualification last with NYS Department of Labor?
Got disqualified from my unemployment benefits last month for what they're calling 'misconduct' even though I was just late a few times due to childcare issues. The NYS Department of Labor letter doesn't really explain how long this disqualification will last or if there's a way to get benefits again in the future. I'm really struggling financially and need to know if this is permanent or if I can reapply after a certain period. Has anyone dealt with a disqualification before? What are my options here?
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Being late due to childcare might actually be considered good cause depending on your specific situation. If you didn't have reasonable alternatives for childcare and your employer wasn't accommodating, that could strengthen an appeal. Make sure you have documentation about your childcare situation and any communication with your employer about the attendance issues.
I do have some emails where I asked my supervisor about flexible start times because of daycare dropoff. She said no but didn't offer any alternatives. Would that help with an appeal?
Yes, that kind of documentation is exactly what you want for an appeal. Shows you tried to work with your employer to resolve the issue.
How long does NYS Department of Labor keep unemployment records on file?
I'm trying to figure out how long the NYS Department of Labor keeps unemployment claim records. I need documentation from a claim I filed about 6 years ago for a mortgage application, but I can't find anything in my current my.ny.gov account. Does anyone know if there's a limit on how long they maintain these records? I remember getting benefits but have no paperwork left from that time.
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You can also try submitting a FOIL request (Freedom of Information Law) for your records if the normal channels don't work. It takes longer but they have to respond within a certain timeframe.
FOIL seems like overkill for unemployment records? That's more for when agencies are being difficult about releasing information.
True, but sometimes it's the only way to get older records when they claim they can't find them in the regular system.
Connor Byrne
I had issues with my employer not properly reporting my UI contributions last year and it caused problems when I filed for unemployment. Couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks to sort it out. Finally found this service called Claimyr that helped me get connected to an actual person at the unemployment office. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process way less frustrating than trying to call myself.
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Dmitry Petrov
AuthorGood to know there are options if I run into problems later. Hopefully my new employer is handling everything correctly.
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Yara Elias
The whole system is just another way for them to take money out of our paychecks. I've been paying into unemployment for 15 years and never used it once, but god forbid I miss a payment...
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QuantumQuasar
I get the frustration but it's insurance - you hope you never need it but you're glad it's there if you do. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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