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How much of unemployment does the employer pay in NYS Department of Labor system?
I'm trying to understand how the unemployment system works in New York. My boss mentioned something about employers paying into unemployment when I got laid off last month, but I'm confused about the details. Does my former employer actually pay part of my weekly benefits? Or do they just pay into the system in general? I'm getting $385 per week right now and wondering if this comes directly from my old company or from some state fund. Also does this affect whether they might contest my claim? Thanks for any info!
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NYS Department of Labor claim denied - does immigration cause unemployment eligibility issues?
My unemployment claim was just denied by NYS Department of Labor and I'm trying to understand why. I've been working in construction for 8 years, paying into the system, and got laid off last month when the project ended. The denial letter mentions something about work authorization verification but I've had my green card for over a decade. Has anyone else dealt with immigration-related issues affecting their UI benefits? I thought once you're authorized to work, unemployment should be straightforward. Really confused about what's happening with my claim status.
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ugh the whole system is broken!! they deny claims for the stupidest reasons and then make YOU prove you deserve benefits that you already paid for. immigration has nothing to do with unemployment if youre legally authorized to work
Actually immigration status can affect certain benefit programs but not regular UI if you're work-authorized. The confusion might be that some people mix up different types of assistance. For unemployment insurance, if you worked and paid into the system, your immigration status shouldn't matter as long as you were legally employed.
exactly this - I think people confuse UI with other welfare programs that have different rules
How do interest rates affect unemployment benefits in NY - will my claim be impacted?
I've been hearing a lot about interest rates going up and down lately and I'm wondering if this affects my unemployment benefits somehow? I filed my claim with NYS Department of Labor 2 months ago and everything's been going smoothly with my weekly claims. But my friend mentioned something about interest rates affecting unemployment and now I'm worried. Does anyone know if rising interest rates impact how much I get paid or how long I can collect? My claim is set to run until August and I don't want any surprises.
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The whole system is rigged anyway. They'll find any excuse to cut benefits whether it's interest rates, budget shortfalls, or whatever. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for years and they always have some new hoop to jump through.
I think what your friend might have been talking about is how Federal Reserve policy affects employment generally. When they raise rates to cool down inflation, it can lead to job losses as companies cut costs. But like everyone said, once you're approved for UI, your benefits are protected.
That makes more sense! I was probably overthinking it. As long as I keep filing my weekly claims and doing my job search activities I should be fine.
Can I collect unemployment while on disability - NYS Department of Labor rules?
I'm currently receiving disability benefits and wondering if I can also file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor. My doctor says I might be able to do some limited work from home but I'm not sure if that affects my eligibility. Has anyone been in this situation before? I don't want to mess up either benefit by filing incorrectly.
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never heard of that but honestly anything is better than sitting on hold for hours just to get hung up on
Can u collect unemployment if u quit your job in New York?
hey everyone so i'm thinking about quitting my job because my boss is making my life miserable but i need to know if i can still get unemployment benefits? i've been working there for like 2 years and pay into the system so shouldn't i be able to collect? does anyone know the rules about this in NY?
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I'm dealing with something similar where my hours got cut to basically nothing and my boss is being hostile when I ask for more work. Would that count as constructive discharge? I feel like I'm being forced to quit but technically they haven't fired me.
Constructive discharge can qualify you for benefits if you can prove the employer made working conditions so intolerable that a reasonable person would feel compelled to quit. Document everything - the hour reductions, hostile behavior, any communications. NYS Department of Labor will review all the evidence during adjudication.
Amara Nnamani
The whole system is set up to screw over workers. Employers pay these tiny amounts compared to what we actually need to live on, then they fight our claims to keep their rates low. Meanwhile we're struggling to survive on $385 a week in this economy. The NYS Department of Labor should be on our side but they make it impossible to even talk to someone!
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Zoe Papanikolaou
I get the frustration but the employer taxes do add up. For a company with 50 employees making $50k each, they could be paying $100k+ per year in unemployment taxes depending on their experience rating.
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Jamal Wilson
thanks for explaining this, I always wondered why my last boss seemed so stressed when people got laid off
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