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Mason Davis

NYS Department of Labor claim - what effect did the increased deficit spending during world war ii most likely have on unemployment rates?

I'm writing a research paper for my economics class about wartime employment patterns and I need to understand how government spending affected unemployment during WWII. My professor mentioned that deficit spending had a major impact on joblessness but I'm confused about the connection. I'm currently on unemployment myself (filed my weekly claim yesterday) and it got me thinking about how government policies affect employment levels. Does anyone know what the relationship was between increased government spending during the war and unemployment rates? I've been searching online but most sources are too academic. Any help would be appreciated!

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Thanks for the tip! I'm actually doing fine with my current claim but that's good to know for future reference.

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ugh this reminds me of how IMPOSSIBLE it is to get through to NYS Department of Labor these days... like during WWII the government actually WANTED to employ people but now they make it so hard to even file your weekly claims properly. sorry not helpful for your paper but just frustrated with the whole system

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I feel you on that! The contrast is pretty stark when you think about it.

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Emma Taylor

Confused about federal unemployment tax liability while collecting NYS Department of Labor benefits

I've been collecting unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor since October and just realized I might owe federal unemployment tax on these payments. My accountant mentioned something about it but I'm getting conflicting information online. Are unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor considered taxable income for federal purposes? I've been setting aside money for state taxes but didn't know about federal liability. Should I be making quarterly payments or can I wait until I file my return? Really don't want to get hit with penalties.

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Never heard of that service before. Did they charge you anything or is it free to use?

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There's a fee but it was worth it for me since I couldn't get through any other way. Much better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.

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Just want to add that you'll get a 1099-G form from NYS Department of Labor in January showing your total benefits for the year. That's what you'll use when filing your taxes. Keep track of any taxes you have withheld too since that will reduce what you owe.

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Zainab Mahmoud

How can the government reduce unemployment claims in New York - NYS Department of Labor perspective?

I've been unemployed for 6 months now and filing weekly claims with NYS Department of Labor. Got me thinking about what the government could actually do to reduce unemployment overall. I mean besides just processing our claims faster (which would be nice). Are there programs or policies that actually work to get people back to work? I see job postings but they're either minimum wage or require skills I don't have. What's NYS Department of Labor doing beyond just paying benefits?

What about tax incentives for small businesses to hire? I keep hearing about these programs but when I apply for jobs at small companies they always say they can't afford to hire. Maybe if NYS Department of Labor had better coordination with economic development agencies? I just feel like there's disconnect between unemployment services and actual job creation policies.

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New York does have the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program that gives employers tax credits for hiring certain groups including long-term unemployed. The issue is many small businesses don't know about it or think the paperwork is too complicated.

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education and retraining is key!!! I went back to school while on unemployment and NYS Department of Labor approved it under their training extension program. Now I have skills employers actually want. But not everyone knows these programs exist - they need better promotion

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Wait, you can go to school while collecting benefits? I thought you had to be available for work immediately. How does that work with the weekly claim requirements?

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Ali Anderson

Will filing for unemployment affect my future job prospects with NYS Department of Labor benefits?

I'm hesitant to file my unemployment claim because I'm worried it might show up on background checks or somehow hurt my chances of getting hired in the future. Does filing for unemployment affect your future employment opportunities? I've been laid off from my marketing job for two weeks now and really need the benefits, but I don't want to damage my career prospects. Can employers see that you've received UI benefits when they do background checks? I'm especially concerned about applying to government jobs or positions that require security clearances.

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Interesting, I might need this if I run into issues. Have you used it successfully?

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Yeah, worked great for me. I was skeptical at first but it actually got me through to resolve an adjudication issue that had been pending for weeks.

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Don't overthink this - just file your claim! I've been in the workforce for 15 years and have filed for unemployment twice during layoffs. Never once has it come up in job interviews or applications. The whole point of the unemployment system is to provide a safety net for workers. Use it!

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QuantumQuasar

NYS Department of Labor unemployment rates dropping - what does this mean for my weekly claims?

I've been reading about unemployment rates being really low right now and I'm wondering how this affects people like me who are still filing weekly claims with NYS Department of Labor. Does a low unemployment rate make it harder to get approved for benefits or affect how long you can collect? I'm currently in my 12th week of unemployment and worried about what happens if the job market is supposedly so good but I'm still struggling to find work that matches my skills. Anyone know if NYS Department of Labor changes their requirements when unemployment is low?

LOW unemployment is actually BAD for people collecting benefits because employers get pickier and expect you to take any job even if it's terrible pay or not in your field. The whole system assumes if unemployment is low then anyone can find work which isnt true!!

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I feel this so much. Everyone acts like I should just take any minimum wage job even though I worked in accounting for 8 years before getting laid off.

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One thing people don't realize is that low unemployment can actually make it HARDER to find a job in your field because companies aren't hiring as aggressively. They can afford to be super selective when there aren't many unemployed people around.

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