New York Unemployment

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Kaitlyn Jenkins

How long does it take to get on unemployment in NY - filed claim 2 weeks ago still waiting

I submitted my initial unemployment claim through my.ny.gov about 2 weeks ago and I'm still waiting to hear anything back from NYS Department of Labor. My claim status just says 'pending' and I haven't received any correspondence or payment yet. I lost my job at the beginning of January due to layoffs at my company. Is this normal? How long should I expect to wait before I start getting benefits? I'm starting to get really worried about paying my rent next month.

The NYS Department of Labor system is SO slow right now. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my claim to get approved and every time I call I just get hung up on after being on hold forever. This is ridiculous when people need money to survive!

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hang in there! mine seemed to take forever too but then suddenly got approved and I got backpay for all the weeks I had certified. just keep doing those weekly claims like everyone said

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Sofía Rodríguez

Fired for being sick - can I collect NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits?

My employer terminated me last week after I called out sick three times in two months. I had doctor's notes for two of the absences and the third time I had food poisoning. HR said I violated their attendance policy but I feel like this is unfair since I was genuinely ill. Can I still file for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? I'm worried they'll say I was fired for misconduct. Has anyone dealt with a similar situation?

Same boat here! Got canned for calling out with the flu even though I had a doctor's note. Filed my claim yesterday and now just waiting to see what happens. This whole system is ridiculous.

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Did you mention the doctor's note in your application? I'm trying to figure out the best way to word everything.

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absolutely file!! the worst they can do is deny it and then you can appeal. but with medical documentation you should be fine

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Madeline Blaze

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefit amount - how much can I expect to receive?

I'm planning to file for unemployment next week after my position gets eliminated and trying to figure out my budget. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit amount? I've been making about $58k annually for the past two years. I've looked at the my.ny.gov website but the benefit calculator seems to be down. Really need to know unemployment benefit how much I might qualify for so I can start planning my expenses.

Don't forget you still have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits! A lot of people forget that and get surprised come tax time. You can have them withhold 10% federal taxes when you certify your weekly claims.

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A NIGHTMARE! They make it impossible to figure out how much you'll get until AFTER you file and then half the time the adjudication takes forever. I waited 6 weeks just to find out my benefit amount because they had to verify my previous employer info.

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That sounds really frustrating! I hope my case goes smoother than that.

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Savanna Franklin

Who pays for unemployment when you get fired - confused about NYS Department of Labor funding

I got terminated from my job last week and I'm filing for unemployment benefits. My former boss made some comment about how my claim is going to cost the company money through higher taxes. Is this true? I thought unemployment was paid by the government. Can someone explain who actually pays for unemployment when you get fired? I don't want to feel guilty about filing if it's hurting my old employer financially.

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to file your claim or get answers about the process, I had success using a 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 that explains how it works. Really helped when I couldn't get anyone on the phone during peak times.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't had trouble filing yet but good to know there are options if I run into issues with NYS Department of Labor.

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bottom line - file your claim and don't worry about it. thats what unemployment insurance is for and your employer knew the deal when they hired people

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Ava Thompson

How fast do you get unemployment benefits approved through NYS Department of Labor?

I just got laid off yesterday from my restaurant job and I'm trying to figure out the timing for unemployment benefits. How fast do you actually get unemployment once you file with NYS Department of Labor? I heard some people say it takes weeks but others got it right away. I need to know because I have rent due in 10 days and no savings. Should I file today or wait until I get my final paycheck next week?

The whole system is a joke honestly. I filed 2 months ago and STILL haven't gotten a penny. My claim has been stuck in some kind of review process and nobody can tell me why. Meanwhile my landlord doesn't care that the state can't get their act together.

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Mine was approved in exactly 8 days but I think I got lucky. Had all my documentation ready and my previous employer didn't fight it. The key is being really careful when you fill out the application - any mistakes can cause delays.

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