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The NYS Department of Labor job search verification has gotten stricter this year. You need to make sure you're meeting all the requirements: 3 contacts per week, documenting the specific position you applied for, and keeping records of any follow-up. If you're still having issues, you can use a service like Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call yourself.
Never heard of that service before but might be worth trying. I've been on hold for hours trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor.
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This whole system is just another way the government squeezes small businesses! We pay taxes, we pay into unemployment, we follow all the rules, and then they punish us for normal business decisions. Meanwhile big corporations get bailouts when they lay off thousands. It's completely backwards.
I mean I get your frustration but the unemployment system does help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Maybe the rates could be more fair for seasonal businesses though.
The good news is that your rate will eventually come back down if you don't have more claims. NYS Department of Labor uses a rolling average so once those layoffs age out of the calculation period, your experience rating should improve. Just try to avoid any more claims if possible.
That's somewhat reassuring. Do you know how long it takes for claims to stop affecting your rate?
I believe it's a 3-year lookback period but don't quote me on that. You'd have to check with NYS Department of Labor or your accountant for the exact timeframe.
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Wait I'm getting really confused now. Is federal unemployment tax the same as the taxes they take out of regular paychecks? And does this affect my job search log requirements at all? I've been doing my 3 job contacts per week but want to make sure I'm not missing anything important about taxes and my claim.
No, federal unemployment tax (FUTA) is completely separate from payroll taxes. It has nothing to do with your job search requirements. Keep doing your 3 job contacts per week as required by NYS Department of Labor. The tax withholding is just about income taxes on your benefits, not about maintaining eligibility.
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honestly the whole system is set up against workers anyway. they make it nearly impossible to qualify if you quit even when your boss is making your life miserable. meanwhile employers can fire you for basically anything and you get benefits no problem. makes no sense
yeah same thing happened to my cousin, toxic workplace but couldn't prove it enough for unemployment
Before you quit, consider filing complaints with HR if your company has an HR department, or with the Department of Labor for workplace violations. Having these on record can strengthen your case if you do end up quitting and filing for unemployment. Also look into whether your situation might qualify for constructive dismissal - that's when working conditions become so intolerable that quitting is essentially being forced out.
Jibriel Kohn
just so you know the whole system is designed to deny people benefits whenever possible. even if you have a legitimate reason for quitting they'll probably try to find some technicality to reject your claim. i quit because of unsafe conditions and they still made me jump through hoops for months
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Ryder Ross
•While the process can be challenging, don't get discouraged. If you have legitimate documentation of good cause, NYS Department of Labor is required to approve your claim. If they deny it initially, you can always appeal the decision.
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Edison Estevez
wait can you get unemployment for quitting?? I thought that was impossible. I've been staying at my terrible job because I thought I wouldn't qualify for benefits if I left
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