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I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask this exact question but their phone lines are impossible. If you need to talk to someone directly about your specific situation, I recently used claimyr.com - they actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor within like 20 minutes. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
How much does that cost though? I'm already struggling financially
It's way cheaper than losing benefits because of a mistake or misunderstanding. Plus if you're working part-time like OP, you probably want to make sure you're doing everything right.
ugh the whole partial work thing is SO confusing. I've been avoiding taking any work because I'm scared I'll mess something up and owe money back. The NYS Department of Labor website doesn't explain it very clearly either.
You shouldn't avoid work entirely! The system is designed to encourage people to take part-time work while looking for full-time employment. Just report everything honestly and you'll be fine.
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This whole system is so confusing! Why can't they just make it clear whether unemployment is income or not? I'm worried I'm going to mess up my taxes because of this. Are there penalties if you don't report it correctly?
The IRS can assess penalties and interest if you don't report unemployment income, but if it's an honest mistake they're usually reasonable about working with you to fix it. Just make sure you include it this year.
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wait i thought we paid into unemployment insurance too?? my pay stub has all kinds of deductions and i assumed some went to unemployment stuff. this is confusing
You're probably thinking of SDI (State Disability Insurance) which does come out of employee paychecks in some states, but NY doesn't have that. Your unemployment benefits are funded by employer taxes to the NYS Department of Labor. If you need to check your eligibility or file a claim, you can log into your my.ny.gov account.
The whole system is set up so employers fund unemployment insurance through their quarterly tax payments to both federal and state agencies. When you file with NYS Department of Labor, they're using money from this pool. If you ever have trouble reaching them about your claim status, I used claimyr.com to get through to an actual agent - there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.
Is that service legit? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my pending claim and keep getting busy signals.
Yeah it worked for me when I had an adjudication issue last month. Way better than sitting on hold for hours or getting disconnected.
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Your boss sounds like he's trying to make you feel bad for claiming benefits you're entitled to. That's manipulative behavior and you shouldn't feel guilty about filing. The unemployment system exists specifically for situations like yours.
Thank you for saying that. I was starting to second-guess myself about filing.
Zara Malik
I went through this same thing last year! What worked for me was creating a 'Professional Development' section on my resume that included any courses, certifications, or skills I worked on during unemployment. You can also list relevant volunteer work or consulting projects. The goal is to show you weren't just sitting around - you were investing in your career growth.
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Luca Greco
ugh the whole system is so frustrating. they make you jump through hoops with the job search requirements but then you have to worry about explaining why you're unemployed in the first place. it's like a catch-22
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Nia Thompson
•I feel this so much. The weekly claims are stressful enough without worrying about how it looks on a resume.
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