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Actually had to deal with this exact situation last year when I got laid off after 2 years of steady work. The NYS Department of Labor rep I finally got through to explained that my consistent employment actually worked in my favor - higher benefit amount and no complications with previous claims to sort through. If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor when you need them, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Good to know steady work actually helps rather than hurts.
interesting about that service, might need to bookmark that for future reference
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I've been trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about getting more detailed unemployment data for my research project but their phone lines are always busy. Has anyone had luck getting through to their statistics department? I need clarification on some of the seasonal adjustments they make to the numbers.
I had the same problem trying to reach NYS Department of Labor agents for different reasons. Someone mentioned a service called Claimyr that helps you get through to unemployment offices - they have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to actually speak with someone there.
Interesting, I'll look into that. The automated phone system just keeps cycling me through menus without getting to a real person.
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The whole system is ridiculous! You lose your job, then you lose your home, and they still expect you to jump through all these hoops for a few hundred dollars a week. Meanwhile they make it impossible to actually talk to someone when you have questions. It's like they WANT people to give up and stop claiming.
I understand the frustration, but the important thing is that OP knows their benefits shouldn't be affected by their housing situation. The system has problems but in this case the rules actually protect unemployed workers regardless of housing status.
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Just to add some detail - the employer tax rates in NY range from 0.6% to 9.9% of taxable wages depending on the employer's experience rating. New employers start at around 4.1%. The more claims filed by former employees, the higher the rate goes. So companies have incentive to avoid unnecessary layoffs since it directly impacts their costs.
Wow I had no idea the rates varied that much based on layoff history. That makes a lot of sense though - companies that lay people off more should pay more into the system.
Jayden Hill
Don't forget you still have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits! A lot of people forget that and get surprised come tax time. You can have them withhold 10% federal taxes when you certify your weekly claims.
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LordCommander
THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A NIGHTMARE! They make it impossible to figure out how much you'll get until AFTER you file and then half the time the adjudication takes forever. I waited 6 weeks just to find out my benefit amount because they had to verify my previous employer info.
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Lucy Lam
•That sounds really frustrating! I hope my case goes smoother than that.
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