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Daniel Rogers

NYS Department of Labor claim approved after minimum wage job loss - why does raising minimum wage increase unemployment?

Just got my unemployment benefits approved through NYS Department of Labor after losing my restaurant job when they cut staff following the latest minimum wage increase. I'm grateful for the UI payments but I keep wondering - why does raising minimum wage seem to increase unemployment? My manager said they couldn't afford to keep everyone when wages went up $2/hour. Now I'm doing my weekly claims and job search requirements but seeing the same pattern at other places. Anyone else dealt with this situation? Is this something NYS Department of Labor tracks in their data?

honestly not sure about the economics but glad ur getting benefits. make sure u keep filing those weekly claims on time or youll have issues with NYS Department of Labor

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Daniel Rogers

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Yeah I've been super careful about filing every Sunday night. The last thing I need is my claim getting suspended for missing a deadline.

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Lucas Turner

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This reminds me of when I worked at a coffee shop in 2019 and they cut hours after the wage increase. I didn't qualify for unemployment then because I was still working part-time, but it was really stressful trying to make ends meet with reduced hours. The owner was a nice guy but said he literally couldn't afford to keep everyone at full hours. It's a tough situation for everyone involved - workers need living wages but small businesses are struggling too. At least now with your unemployment you have some income while you search for something new.

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Freya Thomsen

NYS Department of Labor - is unemployment at an all time low affecting my claim processing?

I've been hearing everywhere that unemployment is at an all time low right now, but I'm still waiting on my NYS Department of Labor claim to get processed. Filed two weeks ago and it's stuck in adjudication. My friend says when unemployment rates are super low like this, they scrutinize claims more because fewer people are applying. Is this actually true? Does anyone know if the current low unemployment numbers affect how NYS Department of Labor handles individual claims? I'm getting stressed because I need these benefits to cover rent while I job search.

Freya Thomsen

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Good point, I should probably be more optimistic about the job market situation even if the claim process is stressful.

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ugh the whole system is so slow regardless of what the unemployment numbers are doing. my cousin waited 5 weeks last year when unemployment was higher and i waited 4 weeks this year. its just bureaucracy being bureaucracy

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Peyton Clarke

NYS Department of Labor employer responsibilities - who pays federal unemployment tax?

I'm trying to understand how unemployment insurance funding works in New York. My employer just told me they have to pay federal unemployment tax but I'm confused about who actually pays what. Does the employee contribute anything to unemployment benefits or is it all paid by employers? I keep hearing different things about FUTA and SUTA taxes and want to make sure I understand how my potential unemployment benefits are funded through NYS Department of Labor.

I had so much trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to verify my employer's tax info was correct for my claim. Kept getting busy signals for weeks! Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an actual agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped me get my employer wage verification issues sorted out quickly.

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how much does that service cost? sounds too good to be true

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It's actually pretty reasonable for what it does - just gets you connected to the right person instead of sitting on hold forever. Worth it when you're dealing with employer tax disputes.

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Just want to confirm - in NY employees definitely don't pay into unemployment through payroll deductions right? I see SDI and other stuff taken out but not UI.

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Vince Eh

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Correct, New York employees don't pay unemployment insurance taxes. You might see disability insurance deductions but not unemployment. That's all on the employer side.

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Mia Roberts

NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim - does increasing minimum wage increase unemployment risk for my job?

I just heard New York is raising minimum wage again and I'm worried about my job security. I work at a small restaurant and my manager keeps talking about cutting hours or letting people go because of labor costs. If I end up losing my job, how does the NYS Department of Labor calculate unemployment benefits? Would it be based on my current wage or the new minimum wage? I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm really stressed about this whole situation. Has anyone else lost their job because of minimum wage increases and had to deal with NYS Department of Labor claims?

Oscar Murphy

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Mia Roberts

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I'll check that out, thanks! I've heard the phone lines are impossible to get through to.

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Nora Bennett

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ugh the whole system is so messed up... minimum wage goes up and small businesses suffer while big corporations just pass the costs to customers. then workers end up unemployed anyway and have to deal with the nightmare that is NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy

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Ryan Andre

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I feel you on the bureaucracy part. The NYS Department of Labor system is definitely not user friendly.

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Ethan Moore

What is unemployment pay in NY - confused about NYS Department of Labor benefits

I just lost my job last week and everyone keeps telling me to file for unemployment pay but I honestly have no idea what that even means. Is it free money from the government? Do I have to pay it back later? How much do you actually get? I've never been unemployed before and the NYS Department of Labor website is really confusing with all these forms and requirements. Can someone explain what unemployment pay actually is and if it's worth the hassle to apply?

Andre Moreau

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Just to add - unemployment isn't 'free money' like some people think. You earned this benefit through working and your employer paying into the system. Don't feel bad about filing if you're eligible! The worst part is dealing with the NYS Department of Labor phone system when you have questions.

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Ethan Moore

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That's a good point about earning it through working. I feel less weird about applying now knowing it's not charity.

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Zoe Stavros

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I remember being so confused when I first heard about unemployment benefits too! The amount you get is calculated based on your highest quarter of earnings in your base period. So if you made good money recently, your weekly benefit will be higher. Just make sure to file your claim as soon as possible after losing your job because there can be a waiting period.

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