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The whole system is a joke honestly. They make you jump through hoops for weeks while you're struggling to pay bills. I've been waiting 3 weeks for my adjudication to finish and nobody can give me a straight answer about when it'll be done. Meanwhile they expect you to do job searches and report every week like you're not in financial crisis.
I feel you on this. The stress of not knowing when money will come in makes everything worse.
Restaurant closures usually process faster than other claim types since there's no question about the reason for separation. Make sure you have your last pay stub and any closure notice from your employer ready in case they ask for documentation. Also double-check that your SSN and address are exactly right in your application - small errors can cause delays.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so broken honestly. They make it impossible to get help and then wonder why people are frustrated. I was terminated 6 months ago and went through the whole appeal process - it's a nightmare but I eventually won. Just be prepared for a fight if your employer contests your claim.
Did you have to provide any documentation during the appeal process?
Wait I thought if you get fired you can't get unemployment at all? This is confusing because my friend told me you only get benefits if you get laid off...
That's a common misconception! You can get unemployment benefits after being terminated as long as it wasn't for misconduct. Layoffs, terminations for performance, and even some firings can qualify you for benefits.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to verify your eligibility status, I had good luck using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to actual agents when the phone lines are jammed. There's even a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get answers about my own involuntary unemployment situation.
Interesting, I've been trying to call for days with no luck. Might have to check that out.
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The $7,000 wage base is what trips people up. It's per employee per year, not total payroll. So if you have 3 employees making $50,000 each, you only pay FUTA on the first $7,000 of each person's wages, not on their full salaries.
Isabel Vega
Wait I'm confused... I thought if you retire you get a pension or 401k? Why would you need unemployment? Isn't that like double dipping?
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Vanessa Figueroa
•Not everyone has a pension, and you can't always access 401k funds without penalties until you're 59.5. Some people need income between early retirement and when they can claim social security or access retirement funds without penalties.
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Dominique Adams
The system is so messed up anyway. They make it impossible to reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor and the rules change constantly. Good luck getting a straight answer about anything!
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