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how do you even check what they're claiming? my letter didnt have ANY breakdown showing how they calculated the amount!!
You'll need to call and request an itemized statement. The letter should have a reference number - keep that handy. You can also log into your NY.gov account and check your tax documents there. If you have your 2021 tax return and 1099-G, you can calculate roughly what you should owe by multiplying your unemployment income by your tax bracket percentage (minus whatever was already withheld).
Update: I finally got through to someone at the tax department! For anyone else dealing with this, I set up a 36-month payment plan ($36/month) which is much more manageable than the lump sum. They verified the amount was correct - turns out I had selected federal withholding but not state withholding when I applied for unemployment. Lesson learned the hard way!
thanks for updating! gonna call tomorrow and try to do the same thing. $36/month sounds way more doable.
Excellent resolution! Just make sure to keep documentation of the payment plan agreement. Sometimes there can be disconnect between the payment processing department and collections. A 36-month plan is the maximum term they usually offer, so you got the best possible outcome.
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i think i got the whole thing backward when i first filed lol. thought my benefit would be higher cuz i was looking at my yearly total not the quarter thing. was disappointed when the real amount came through
To summarize for anyone else with the same question: 1. The base period (full year) determines if you're eligible for benefits 2. Your weekly benefit amount is based on your highest quarter earnings within that base period 3. The formula is approximately 1/26 of your highest quarter earnings 4. The maximum weekly benefit in NY for 2025 is $650 5. If your determination seems wrong, you can request a reconsideration Hope this helps clear things up!
This summary is perfect! Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. I feel much better about my determination now.
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One last thing to try: the NYSDOL has a Twitter account (@NYSLabor) where they sometimes respond to people having issues. Some folks have had success sending them a direct message with their contact info (never include your SSN or claim ID in public tweets). Worth a shot while pursuing the other avenues mentioned.
I'll try that too! At this point I'm willing to try anything. Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. I'm going to: 1. Contact my state rep/senator 2. Try that Claimyr service to get through by phone 3. Send a DM to the NYSDOL Twitter 4. Look into visiting an office in person I'll update if any of these work!
Quick update: I actually got mine resolved finally. Called using that service I mentioned, got through to someone who told me my claim had been stuck because they needed proof I'd been searching for work, but the notification never got sent to me due to a "system error." Once I uploaded my job search records, my claim was approved within a week and I got all my backpay. The whole thing could have been resolved in 5 minutes if I could have just gotten someone on the phone months ago. The system is beyond broken.
Thank you for the update! That gives me hope that mine might be something simple too. I'm definitely going to try getting through to a human somehow this week. I've been documenting all my job searches just in case, so I have that ready if they need it.
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I think everyone's missing the real problem here - the entire NY unemployment system is DELIBERATELY DESIGNED to be impossible to navigate. They WANT people to give up so they don't have to pay benefits. It's been this way for years, and they have no incentive to fix it because frustrated people eventually stop trying. It's not a broken system - it's working exactly as intended.
While I understand the frustration, there's no evidence the system is deliberately designed to fail. Most problems stem from outdated technology infrastructure and understaffing rather than malicious intent. The 2025 budget actually includes significant funding to modernize these systems, though implementation will take time.
Ha! They've been promising to "modernize" for YEARS. Remember the "improved" system they rolled out in 2023? Made things even WORSE! And notice how all these "technical difficulties" always seem to prevent people from getting money, never from filing their weekly certifications? Funny how that works...
Thanks everyone for your responses and suggestions! After all this hassle, my card finally arrived today - almost 3 weeks after I was approved. For anyone else dealing with KeyBank card issues, I'm going to try their direct line next time like @profile1 suggested. And I've set up direct deposit as a backup like @profile4 recommended. This whole system is so frustrating, but at least we can help each other navigate it!
glad u got ur card finally!! the direct deposit is def the way to go, i switched to that and never looked back
Dylan Campbell
UPDATE: My son just got an email from his HR department about this program! They said they'll be providing all current employees who had hour reductions with the documentation they need for the application. So at least for larger hotel chains, it seems like they're being proactive about helping employees apply. His HR said applications should open June 15th and they expect high demand, so be ready to apply early!
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Sofia Torres
•That's great news! It's smart of them to be proactive. Make sure your son submits his application as soon as it opens - these programs sometimes run out of funding if too many people apply.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•thx for the update! i wish my company would do that
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Ava Martinez
ANOTHER UPDATE: I just saw on the news that they're now saying it might be delayed until July because they're "finalizing the application system" which is just code for THEY MESSED SOMETHING UP AGAIN!! I'm so sick of these constant delays. People are struggling NOW. The hospitality industry has been hit so hard and they keep dangling help in front of us only to pull it away at the last minute. This is the third "assistance program" they've announced for our industry that ends up delayed or so restrictive hardly anyone qualifies.
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Dylan Campbell
•Oh no, that's disappointing! I'll let my son know about the possible delay. Hopefully they'll still get it sorted out soon.
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