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Nick Kravitz

Where is my unemployment check - NYS Department of Labor payment missing for 2 weeks

I've been filing my weekly claims on time every week but I haven't received my unemployment check in over two weeks. My claim status on my.ny.gov still shows active and I'm certifying correctly. I've been unemployed since January after getting laid off from my retail job and everything was working fine until this month. The payment history just shows 'pending' for the last two weeks but doesn't explain why. Has anyone else had their unemployment checks just stop coming? I really need to figure out where my unemployment check went because rent is due.

Mateo Silva

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You need to call NYS Department of Labor directly to find out what's causing the payment delay. The online system doesn't always show all the details. I had a similar situation where my benefits were held up due to an employer response they received. Getting through to someone on the phone is tough though - I had to call at 8am sharp when they opened and still waited 45 minutes.

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Calling is such a nightmare! I've been trying for days and either get disconnected or the hold time is hours. There has to be a better way to reach them.

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Cameron Black

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I actually found a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to NYS Department of Labor agents much faster. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was skeptical at first but it actually connected me to an agent in about 15 minutes when I couldn't get through on my own.

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The NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess!! They hold up payments for the stupidest reasons and never tell you what's wrong. I've been dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare for months.

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Same here, it's so frustrating when you need the money and they just make you wait with no explanation

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CosmicCowboy

NYS Department of Labor disqualification - which action would disqualify an applicant from receiving unemployment compensation?

I'm worried about maintaining my unemployment benefits and want to make sure I don't accidentally do something that would get me disqualified. I've been receiving UI payments for about 6 weeks now but I'm getting conflicting advice from friends about what could cause NYS Department of Labor to cut me off. Some say missing one weekly claim filing will disqualify me, others say only quitting a job offer matters. Can someone clarify which specific actions would actually disqualify an applicant from receiving unemployment compensation? I don't want to mess this up.

NeonNebula

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The whole system is designed to trip you up! They make the rules so confusing that half the people end up disqualified for technicalities. I swear NYS Department of Labor wants people to mess up so they don't have to pay benefits.

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Just keep doing your job searches and be honest on your weekly claims. Most disqualifications happen because people try to game the system or don't understand the work search requirements.

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Kaylee Cook

NYS Department of Labor - who is liable for federal unemployment tax on my claim?

I'm trying to figure out who exactly pays the federal unemployment tax that funds my NYS Department of Labor benefits. My employer keeps saying they don't pay unemployment taxes but that doesn't sound right to me. I've been getting UI payments for 6 weeks now and want to understand how this system actually works. Does the federal unemployment tax come from my paycheck deductions or is my former employer responsible for paying it? I'm confused because I never saw FUTA deductions on my paystubs but I know there's federal funding involved in unemployment insurance.

Ian Armstrong

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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask more questions about how your benefits are funded, I used Claimyr.com last month when I couldn't reach anyone about my adjudication issue. They have this video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how they help you get connected to actual NYS Department of Labor agents. Worked great for getting answers about my specific claim details.

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Eli Butler

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How much does something like that cost? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my job search requirements.

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Ian Armstrong

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They focus more on the value of actually reaching someone rather than the cost. Check out their site for details - was worth it for me to finally get real answers.

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The whole system is messed up anyway. Employers pay these taxes then fight tooth and nail to deny legitimate claims, and NYS Department of Labor makes it impossible to reach anyone when you have questions. At least now you know your employer was completely wrong about who pays unemployment taxes.

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Saleem Vaziri

NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim after minimum wage job loss - qualification questions

I lost my minimum wage job at a grocery store last month when they reduced hours and let go of several part-timers. I was making $15/hour for about 8 months before this happened. Now I'm trying to figure out if I qualify for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. The online calculator seems confusing and I'm not sure if my earnings are high enough. Has anyone else been in this situation with a minimum wage job? What was your weekly benefit amount like?

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check your claim status or ask questions, I had good luck using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get connected to an actual agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me a lot of frustration when my claim was stuck in adjudication.

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Arnav Bengali

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never heard of that but might be worth trying, the phone lines are impossible

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Just want to add that even though minimum wage jobs might not give you a huge weekly benefit, you should still file. Every little bit helps when you're looking for work. Plus if you find part-time work while collecting, you can sometimes still get partial benefits depending on how much you earn.

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Nasira Ibanez

NYS Department of Labor employer tax rate calculation - what factor determines unemployment insurance rates?

My small business just got our annual NYS Department of Labor unemployment insurance rate notice and I'm trying to understand how they calculate these rates. The rate seems higher than last year even though we didn't have many layoffs. What factor is the tax rate of an employer's unemployment insurance based on? Is it based on how many former employees filed claims against our account or something else? I'm confused about the whole experience rating system.

I was struggling to get through to NYS Department of Labor to understand my rate calculation and someone recommended using Claimyr at claimyr.com to help get connected to an agent. They have this demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Ended up getting through to someone who explained the whole experience rating formula in detail. Much easier than trying to call directly and getting busy signals.

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Nasira Ibanez

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Thanks for the tip! I've been trying to call for weeks to get clarification on some charges that don't look right.

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Callum Savage

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The experience rating takes into account 3 years of data typically. So claims from 2022, 2023, and 2024 would affect your 2025 rate. Its not just about number of claims but total dollar amount of benefits paid out compared to your total payroll during that period.

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