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AstroAlpha

How long does it take to get unemployment payment after request - NYS Department of Labor timing?

I submitted my first weekly claim certification on Tuesday and I'm wondering how long it typically takes to actually receive the payment from NYS Department of Labor. My claim was already approved and shows no issues, but this is my first time filing for UI benefits. I selected direct deposit when I set up my account. Should I expect the money within a few days or does it take longer? Really need to know so I can plan my bills accordingly.

Oliver Becker

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I had so much trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor when my payments were delayed last month. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used claimyr.com to get connected to an actual agent and they sorted out a processing issue I didn't even know existed. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than dealing with the phone system myself.

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AstroAlpha

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Good to know there's a backup option if something goes wrong with my payment timing.

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CosmicCowboy

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The timing depends on when you certify too. If you certify late Sunday night, it might not process until the next business day. I always try to certify early Sunday morning to get the fastest processing time for the week.

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Aaron Boston

NYS Department of Labor - which group of women has faced the highest rates of unemployment - need data for appeal

I'm working on an appeal for my unemployment claim and need to understand employment statistics for different groups of women in New York State. My lawyer says this could be relevant to my case since I was laid off from a position where they seemed to target certain demographics. Does anyone know which group of women has faced the highest rates of unemployment according to NYS Department of Labor data? I've been searching their website but can't find breakdown by demographics. This is for a discrimination case related to my UI claim denial.

Jace Caspullo

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This is really important data to have. In my experience working with unemployment cases, women of color, especially Black women and Latinas, face disproportionately high unemployment rates in NY. The intersectionality of race and gender creates additional barriers. NYS Department of Labor should have this broken down in their annual reports, but you might need to dig through several years of data to establish patterns for your case.

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Aaron Boston

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That makes sense about the intersectionality aspect. I'll look for the annual reports. Do you know if NYS Department of Labor publishes these quarterly or just annually?

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Melody Miles

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ugh the whole system is so messed up anyway, they probably dont even track this stuff properly. ive been waiting 6 weeks for my claim to get approved and they cant even tell me why its taking so long. good luck getting real data from them

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Sophia Carter

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I understand the frustration, but NYS Department of Labor does actually maintain pretty detailed demographic data. It's required for federal reporting. The challenge is usually accessing it in a format that's useful for individual cases.

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Rajiv Kumar

Can I draw unemployment if I get fired from my job in NY?

So I'm pretty sure my boss is going to fire me next week. Long story but we've had some disagreements about my schedule and I think he's looking for a reason to let me go. If I do get fired, can I still file for unemployment benefits? I've been at this job for about 8 months and before that I was unemployed for a while. I really need to know if I'll be able to get some income while I look for another job. Does it matter why they fire me?

just went through this myself actually. got terminated in december and filed right away. took about 3 weeks for them to approve my claim but i did get it. employer tried to say it was misconduct but i had documentation showing it was really about budget cuts. definitely fight it if they deny you

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My cousin got fired and they told him he couldn't get unemployment but I think he was wrong about that. Sounds like maybe he just didn't fight it or something?

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It's possible he was initially denied but didn't appeal the decision. Many people don't realize they have the right to appeal a denial, and sometimes the initial determination gets overturned on appeal.

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Nina Chan

What does unemployment affect - NYS Department of Labor claim impact on credit, taxes, future benefits?

I'm currently on unemployment through NYS Department of Labor and wondering what areas of my life this might affect down the road. Does receiving UI benefits show up on credit reports? Will it impact my ability to get loans or mortgages? What about taxes - do I need to worry about owing money back? Also concerned about whether this affects future job applications or if employers can see I collected unemployment. Really stressing about the long-term consequences and can't find clear info on the my.ny.gov website about these impacts.

Ali Anderson

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I was worried about this exact thing when I was dealing with a stuck claim that wouldn't process. Couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask questions. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person who explained everything about reporting requirements and what could affect my benefits. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made such a difference to actually talk to someone who knew the rules.

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Nina Chan

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Interesting, never heard of that service. Did they charge a lot for helping you get through to NYS Department of Labor?

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Ali Anderson

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It was worth it for me because I was so stressed about messing something up. Much easier than spending hours on hold trying to reach someone myself.

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honestly the biggest thing unemployment affected for me was just my mental health... the uncertainty and constantly worrying about whether i was doing everything right. the actual practical impacts weren't that bad

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Madeline Blaze

How does NYS Department of Labor find out if you're working while collecting unemployment?

I'm really confused about what happens if someone works while collecting unemployment benefits. How exactly does the NYS Department of Labor find out if you're working? Do they cross-reference with tax records or something? I'm asking because I might have a chance to do some part-time work but I want to make sure I report everything correctly. I don't want to get in trouble for an overpayment later. What information do they actually have access to?

Aidan Hudson

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They also check with the IRS and state tax records. Plus if you file taxes next year and report income during a period when you claimed you weren't working, that's gonna raise red flags. The databases all talk to each other now so there's really no way to hide employment anymore.

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Thanks everyone for the warnings. Sounds like I definitely need to report everything properly. Better to get reduced benefits than get hit with a huge overpayment later.

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