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Been on unemployment 3 times over the years and never had to pay anything back. Your neighbor probably doesn't know what they're talking about
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Been waiting 5 days for mine and still nothing! Filed my weekly claim Sunday like always but no payment yet. Anyone else having delays this week??
Check your payment history on the NYS Department of Labor website. Sometimes there are issues that stop payment and you need to call them.
I had this happen when I couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor by phone. Ended up using Claimyr.com to get connected to an agent - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. The agent was able to see there was a technical glitch holding up my payment and fixed it same day.
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This is actually pretty fascinating! I had no idea there was this whole funding mechanism behind unemployment benefits. Makes me feel less guilty about collecting when I was between jobs last year.
The system has been around since the 1930s and it's one of the few government programs that's actually mostly self-funding through employer contributions rather than general tax revenue. NYS Department of Labor manages the state fund but the structure is similar across all states.
That's really interesting! I had no idea it was that old. Thanks everyone for explaining this - makes me understand the system better.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! They make you jump through hoops for benefits you've already paid into through payroll taxes. I've been waiting 6 weeks and still stuck in adjudication hell with no explanation. Meanwhile bills keep piling up and they act like we're asking for charity instead of our own money!
I feel your frustration but staying on top of the process really helps. Document everything and keep following up.
Sophie Hernandez
Just remember the golden rule - ALWAYS report your work and wages accurately. NYS Department of Labor will cross-reference with employer wage reports and if they find unreported income, you'll face overpayment penalties and possible fraud charges. Better to be honest and get reduced benefits than to risk the consequences.
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Daniela Rossi
The whole system is so confusing!! Why can't they just make it simple - work = no benefits, no work = benefits. All these partial payment calculations and reporting requirements are giving me anxiety.
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Liam O'Reilly
•I understand the frustration, but the partial benefit system actually helps people. It encourages taking part-time work while job searching instead of avoiding work entirely to keep full benefits.
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