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Malik Robinson

Does NYS Department of Labor unemployment money come from social security funds?

I've been getting unemployment benefits for about 6 weeks now and my neighbor told me that the money actually comes from Social Security. Is this true? I'm worried because I'm planning to retire in a few years and don't want my unemployment to affect my Social Security benefits later. Can someone explain where NYS Department of Labor unemployment funds actually come from?

unemployment and social security are COMPLETELY different!! your employer pays unemployment insurance taxes to the state, not you. social security comes from federal taxes that you and your employer both pay. totally separate systems, totally separate money.

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I was confused about this too when I first started getting unemployment. The NYS Department of Labor website actually has a section explaining how the system is funded if you want to read more about it. But yeah, it's all employer taxes going into a state trust fund.

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Thanks, I'll check that out on their website. Good to know it's all documented there.

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Admin_Masters

NYS Department of Labor unemployment taxes paid - will I get a refund when filing returns?

I've been collecting unemployment benefits since last summer and had taxes withheld from my weekly payments through NYS Department of Labor. Now that tax season is here I'm wondering if I'll actually get any of that money back as a refund? I had about $180 taken out each month from my UI payments. My friend said unemployment income is taxable but you might still get refunds depending on your situation. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm trying to figure out if I should expect money back or if I'll owe more.

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Thanks for the tip! I was wondering how people actually get through to ask questions about the tax forms.

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Yeah you should get money back especially if unemployment was your main income source for part of the year. The withholding rate NYS Department of Labor uses is pretty conservative so most people get refunds rather than owing extra.

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Debra Bai

How long do you have to apply for unemployment after being fired NYS Department of Labor deadline?

Got terminated from my warehouse job last Thursday and I'm freaking out about missing some kind of deadline. My supervisor said I could probably get unemployment but didn't give me any specifics about timing. I've been putting off filing because I'm still trying to understand if I was fired for cause or not (they said it was performance related but I think it was really about the new management wanting their own people). Does NYS Department of Labor have a strict deadline for when you have to file after termination? I don't want to screw myself over by waiting too long but I also want to make sure I have all my paperwork together first.

I'm dealing with something similar - got let go two weeks ago and I've been calling NYS Department of Labor every day trying to get through to someone to ask about my specific situation. The phone system is absolutely terrible, I've been hung up on probably 15 times. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to a human there? I have so many questions about the job search requirements and whether my termination reason will disqualify me.

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I had the same problem with reaching them until someone here recommended using Claimyr (claimyr.com). It's a service that calls 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 to someone within a few hours instead of days of trying myself. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be worth checking out if you're stuck.

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The whole system is designed to discourage people from filing honestly. They make it confusing on purpose so fewer people claim benefits. I got fired for 'attendance issues' which was complete BS - I had documented medical reasons for my absences but they didn't care. Still got approved after a long adjudication process but the stress of not knowing for 6 weeks was awful.

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How long did your adjudication take? I'm worried about how I'll pay rent if this drags on for months.

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Mine was about 6 weeks but I've heard of people waiting 8-10 weeks. The key is to respond to any requests for information immediately and keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending.

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Kennedy Morrison

How many days to claim unemployment benefit - NYS Department of Labor filing deadlines?

I got laid off from my warehouse job last Tuesday and I'm confused about the timing for filing my unemployment claim. Some people are telling me I need to file within a certain number of days or I'll lose benefits. How many days do I actually have to claim unemployment benefit with NYS Department of Labor? I don't want to mess this up and miss out on money I really need right now. Also does the day I file affect when my benefits start?

Just to add some practical info - when you do file, make sure you have your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment history for the last 18 months ready. Having all that info organized will make the filing process much faster. And remember you'll need to file weekly claims every week after your initial application to keep getting benefits.

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This whole timing thing stressed me out so much when I got laid off! I filed on a Thursday and spent the whole weekend worrying I should have waited until Monday or something. Turns out it doesn't matter what day of the week you file, just that you file as soon as you can. NYS Department of Labor processes everything and your benefit week will start from the appropriate Sunday regardless.

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Thanks, that makes me feel better. I was worried about filing today since it's mid-week.

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Emma Swift

Under what circumstances can you collect unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits in New York. I've been working part-time at a retail store for about 8 months but my hours got cut to almost nothing last week. My manager said it's temporary but I can't survive on 6 hours a week. I also have a small side business doing freelance graphic design but it's not bringing in much money right now. Does anyone know what the actual requirements are for collecting unemployment from NYS Department of Labor? I'm confused about whether part-time workers can even apply and if having some freelance income disqualifies me completely.

Just make sure you keep detailed records of EVERYTHING if you do apply. NYS Department of Labor will ask for proof of your work search efforts, documentation of your reduced hours, and records of all income including freelance payments. I learned this the hard way when they requested an audit of my claim six months later.

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What kind of work search records do they want? Like do I need to save every job application confirmation email?

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ugh the whole system is so confusing!! I'm in a similar boat with reduced hours but I'm terrified to apply because I don't want to mess anything up and owe them money later. Why can't they just have clear guidelines posted somewhere instead of making us guess??

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