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Wait so if my employees collect unemployment that comes out of MY pocket essentially? I thought the government paid for that stuff. This is news to me and not good news
Not directly out of your pocket, but yes, employers fund the unemployment system through payroll taxes. It's like insurance - you pay premiums (UI taxes) and when claims are filed, your future premiums can increase based on your claim history.
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Luca Romano
The whole system is ridiculous anyway. They expect you to apply for jobs that don't exist just to check a box. My area has barely any openings in my field but I still have to waste time applying to random stuff I'll never get hired for.
Nia Jackson
•I feel you on this! It's so frustrating to apply for jobs you know you won't get just to meet the requirement.
NebulaNova
Just to add - the 3 work search activities can include more than just job applications. You can count things like attending job fairs, networking events, skills training, or even creating/updating professional profiles. NYS Department of Labor accepts various types of work search activities as long as they're genuine efforts to find employment.
Oh that's good to know! I've been only counting actual applications but I did update my LinkedIn last week.
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Emma Olsen
The NYS Department of Labor system has been BROKEN for years! They don't have enough staff, their computer system is from the stone age, and they act like it's OUR fault when claims get stuck. This isn't about economic patterns, it's about bureaucratic incompetence!!
You're not wrong about the system being outdated. But getting angry doesn't solve the immediate problem of getting claims processed.
Sophie Duck
For your specific adjudication issue - sometimes these get stuck when there's a discrepancy in your work history or if a previous employer disputed something. The 3-week timeframe suggests it might be more complex than a simple verification. You should try calling early morning (right at 8am) for better chances of getting through, or use the callback feature if it's available in your area.
Liam Cortez
•I've tried calling at 8am multiple times and either get busy signal or get disconnected after being on hold. There's no callback feature in my area that I can find.
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UGH this is so typical of NYS Department of Labor!! They make you jump through all these hoops just to get your own money. I bet they're hoping you'll just give up and stop claiming. The system is designed to frustrate people into quitting.
I mean, they do have to verify earnings to prevent fraud, but yeah the communication could be way better.
Aria Khan
definitely check for any messages in your account like others said. also make sure you have all your documentation ready - pay stubs, 1099s, anything that shows the freelance income you reported. they might ask for it
Javier Gomez
Are you sure you completed your weekly certification? Even while your claim is pending you need to keep filing your weekly claims or you'll lose those weeks. Also make sure you're doing your job search activities because they can hold up payment if you're not meeting the requirements.
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Paolo Moretti
•Yes I've been doing the weekly claims religiously. What are the job search requirements exactly? I've been applying to jobs but maybe not documenting it right?
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Javier Gomez
•You need 3 job search activities per week and keep a log of them. Can be applications, interviews, networking events, etc. NYS Department of Labor can audit this anytime so keep good records.
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Emma Wilson
The whole NYS Department of Labor system is a JOKE. They make it as hard as possible to get benefits you've already paid into. I've been waiting 6 weeks for my adjudication to resolve and still nothing. Meanwhile bills keep coming and they don't care.
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Malik Thomas
•I feel this so hard. The system is designed to frustrate people into giving up.
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