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Carmen Lopez

Should I collect unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I got laid off from my restaurant job two weeks ago and I'm really unsure about whether I should apply for unemployment benefits. My manager said the layoff was temporary but didn't give me a date when I might come back. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly don't know if I even qualify or if it's worth the hassle. I've been hearing mixed things about the NYS Department of Labor system being complicated. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Should I just look for another job instead or try to get unemployment while I search?

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If you're having trouble getting through to the NYS Department of Labor phone lines to ask questions about your claim, I used a service called Claimyr that helped me get connected to an actual agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was stuck trying to reach someone for days about my claim status and this got me through in like 20 minutes.

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Never heard of this but honestly anything is better than sitting on hold for 4 hours just to get disconnected

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just do it man, worst case they say no but at least you tried. unemployment helped me pay rent when my place closed down last year

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Jessica Nolan

NYS Department of Labor - how to quit your job and get unemployment benefits approved?

I'm in a really bad work situation and thinking about quitting but I need unemployment to survive. My manager has been making my life hell for months - constantly changing my schedule last minute, giving me impossible deadlines, and basically trying to force me out. I've been documenting everything but I'm not sure if this counts as good cause to quit and still get unemployment from NYS Department of Labor. Has anyone successfully quit their job and gotten approved for UI benefits? What kind of proof do I need to show it was constructive dismissal or good cause? I can't afford to quit and then get denied.

I went through this exact situation last year. Had to quit because my supervisor was creating a hostile work environment. Got approved for unemployment but it took forever - like 8 weeks of adjudication. The trick is when you file your claim, be very specific about why you quit and provide all your documentation upfront. Don't just say 'bad boss' - explain the specific actions that made continuing work impossible. Also if you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to check on your claim status, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to speak with an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works.

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8 weeks?? Ugh that's so long. Did you have to keep looking for work during the adjudication or wait until it was approved?

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Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps you actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor sounds worth trying. Their phone system is impossible.

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just want to add that you should also check if your state has any whistleblower protections if your employer is doing anything illegal. that can strengthen your case for good cause

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Vera Visnjic

What does high unemployment mean for my NYS Department of Labor claim approval chances?

I keep hearing about high unemployment rates in the news and I'm wondering how this affects my claim with NYS Department of Labor. I filed my initial claim 2 weeks ago and it's still in adjudication. Does high unemployment mean they're going to be stricter about approving claims or does it mean they'll process them faster because they expect more people to need benefits? I'm really confused about whether this helps or hurts my situation. My last job ended due to company downsizing so I think I should qualify but I'm worried the system is overwhelmed.

The NYS Department of Labor system is already broken and high unemployment just makes it worse. I've been waiting 6 weeks for my appeal hearing and they keep rescheduling it. Meanwhile I'm behind on rent and they act like it's no big deal. The whole system is designed to deny as many people as possible.

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That's awful, I'm sorry you're going through that. Six weeks for an appeal is ridiculous.

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just keep filing your weekly claims like everyone said and try not to stress too much about the big picture stuff you cant control anyway

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Sunny Wang

NYS Department of Labor quarterly deposit required for federal unemployment tax - timing question

I'm handling payroll for a small business and trying to figure out when we need to make quarterly deposits for federal unemployment tax. We have about 15 employees and our FUTA liability has been building up. I know it's connected to NYS Department of Labor reporting but I'm confused about the exact timing requirements. Do we deposit when we hit a certain threshold or is it strictly quarterly? Also does this affect our state unemployment insurance payments to NYS Department of Labor? Any guidance would be appreciated.

Just to add - make sure you're calculating correctly. FUTA is 6% on first $7,000 of wages per employee, but you get credit for state unemployment taxes paid to NYS Department of Labor. Usually brings it down to 0.6% effective rate if your state account is in good standing.

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Wait I thought FUTA was annual not quarterly?? Now I'm worried we've been doing this wrong...

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FUTA filing (Form 940) is annual, but deposits can be required quarterly if you accumulate more than $500 in liability during any quarter. Don't panic - most small businesses end up making annual deposits because they don't hit the threshold.

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Luca Greco

What to put on NYS Department of Labor unemployment application if fired - need advice

I got terminated from my job last week and I'm filling out my unemployment application on my.ny.gov but I'm stuck on the section asking about why I'm no longer working. They fired me for what they called 'performance issues' but honestly I think it was retaliation because I complained about my supervisor. Should I put that I was fired or is there a better way to word it? I'm worried if I say fired they'll automatically deny my claim. Has anyone dealt with this before? What exactly should I write in the reason for separation box?

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Thanks for the suggestion! Did they help you figure out what to put for reason of separation too?

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omg this whole system is such a nightmare!! I've been waiting 3 weeks just to hear back about my application and when I call the phone number it just hangs up on me after being on hold forever. How are we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time deciding if we deserve help???

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yeah the wait times are brutal but once it goes through you get back pay for all the weeks you certified

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