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GalaxyGazer

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - what has the best coverage compared to other options?

I'm trying to figure out if NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits are actually competitive or if there are better options out there. My claim was just approved for $504 weekly which seems decent but I'm wondering if this is actually good coverage. I've been paying into the system for 8 years and honestly don't know how our benefits stack up. The job search requirements seem pretty reasonable (3 contacts per week) but I'm curious what other people think about the overall package. Has anyone compared what we get here versus what they might offer elsewhere? I know the maximum is around $504 but I'm getting the full amount so I can't complain there.

I mean the money is whatever but the real question is how fast you can get it and how long it lasts. 26 weeks goes by pretty quick if you're in a tough job market

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Been on UI twice in the past few years and honestly it's been a lifesaver both times. The $504 weekly plus the extended benefits during tough economic periods really helped bridge the gap. Sure the NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy can be frustrating but the actual benefit structure is solid. Just make sure you understand the difference between regular UI and standby if your employer puts you on temporary layoff.

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Good point about standby - I'm on regular UI since my position was eliminated permanently. Glad to hear the system worked well for you overall.

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CyberSiren

What does progress mean for unemployment claim status on NYS Department of Labor website?

I've been checking my claim status on the NYS Department of Labor website every day and it just says 'in progress' for the past two weeks. I filed my initial claim and have been doing my weekly certifications but I have no idea what this actually means. Does 'in progress' mean they're reviewing my claim? Is there something I need to do? I'm starting to panic because I haven't received any payments yet and my bills are piling up. Has anyone else seen this status and can explain what it actually means?

THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! 'In progress' is just their way of saying 'we'll get to you when we feel like it.' I've been waiting 5 weeks for my claim to move past this stupid status. Meanwhile they expect us to jump through hoops with job searches and weekly certifications while they take their sweet time.

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I feel your frustration but getting angry won't speed up the process. The adjudication really does take time, especially if there are complications with your case.

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yeah mine said in progress too but then i got a letter in the mail asking for more info about why i left my job. check your mail and also look for any messages in your online account, sometimes they request stuff and you don't notice

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Natasha Romanova

NYS Department of Labor unemployment - who pays when someone files for unemployment benefits?

I'm probably going to have to lay off two employees next month due to slow business and I'm trying to understand the costs. When someone files for unemployment who pays the benefits? Is it coming directly out of my business account or how does this work? I've never had to deal with this before and want to make sure I understand what I'm looking at financially. Also do I need to do anything special when I let them go to help with their claims?

The system is designed so employers aren't paying benefits directly but you're still funding it through the UI tax system. If you have trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor about your tax rate or have questions about claims filed against your account, I used claimyr.com recently and they got me through to an agent really quickly. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.

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That's helpful, I'll probably need to talk to someone about how this affects my account since I've never had claims before.

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Just make sure you respond to any requests for information from NYS Department of Labor about the separations. If they need verification about why the employees were laid off you want to respond quickly or it can delay their benefits and create problems for everyone.

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Javier Gomez

NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - is unemployment federal funded or state funded?

I'm really confused about where my unemployment money is actually coming from. My cousin in Florida says her unemployment is federally funded but I'm getting mine through NYS Department of Labor. Does that mean New York unemployment benefits come from federal taxes or state taxes? I'm trying to understand this for my tax planning and whether I should expect any differences in how long benefits last. Been on unemployment for 6 weeks now and want to make sure I understand the system correctly.

This whole system is such a mess honestly. Whether it's state or federal funded doesn't matter when you can't even get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to get basic questions answered. I've been dealing with an overpayment notice for months and still don't understand how they calculated it.

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Thanks for asking this! I was wondering the same thing when I saw different unemployment rates mentioned for different states on the news.

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Jamal Thompson

NYS Department of Labor structural unemployment claim - which type is most serious?

I've been out of work for 8 months now and my case worker at the career center keeps talking about different types of unemployment. She mentioned that what I'm experiencing might be considered 'structural unemployment' because my whole industry basically disappeared from our area. All the manufacturing plants closed and moved operations overseas. I'm trying to understand if this affects my NYS Department of Labor benefits or job search requirements differently. Does anyone know which type of unemployment NYS Department of Labor considers the most serious when it comes to extended benefits or retraining programs? I'm worried because I might need to completely change careers at 47 years old.

From an economic perspective, structural unemployment is considered the most serious because it represents permanent changes in the labor market rather than temporary fluctuations. It typically lasts longer and requires more intervention to resolve. NYS Department of Labor recognizes this and has specific programs for structurally unemployed workers including Trade Adjustment Assistance if your job loss was trade-related.

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wait so there are different TYPES of unemployment?? i thought unemployment was just unemployment. i've been filing my weekly claims with NYS Department of Labor for 6 weeks and nobody ever mentioned this to me

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