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just put 00-0000000 if you dont know it, they'll figure it out later
I wouldn't recommend that - putting false information on your unemployment application can cause serious problems. It's better to contact NYS Department of Labor directly or try to get the real FEIN from your employer.
If your small restaurant employer isn't responding to calls, you might also try checking if they have a business license posted somewhere visible - sometimes the FEIN is listed there. Another option is to look at any old paystubs you might have saved, as some employers include it. If all else fails, you can also try searching for the business on the IRS's online EIN database or contact the NYS Department of Labor's employer services division - they might be able to help you locate the FEIN using the business name and address.
That's really helpful advice! I didn't know about the IRS EIN database - is that something anyone can search online? And do you know if there's a specific number to call for the NYS Department of Labor employer services division? I'm dealing with a similar situation where my former employer just isn't getting back to me.
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Just make sure you file your weekly claims on time every week and report all earnings honestly. Missing even one weekly claim can mess up your whole benefit year and you might not be able to make it up later.
Another tip - if you had any salary increases or bonuses during your base period, make sure those are reflected correctly in your wage history. Sometimes employers don't report quarterly wages accurately to NYS Department of Labor right away. You can check your wage history online through the NY.gov unemployment portal to verify everything looks correct. If there are discrepancies, you can request a wage investigation which might increase your benefit calculation if higher wages weren't initially included.
That's a really good point about checking the wage history! I never thought to verify that before. How long does a wage investigation typically take? I'm worried about delays if there are issues with my employer's reporting.
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did u try 2 stay at the job longer? sometimes if u quit too early they say its ur fault
I didn't quit - they laid me off because they said they didn't have enough work. I would have stayed if I could, I really needed the job.
You're in the clear from an eligibility standpoint since you were laid off due to lack of work. That's considered a qualifying separation because it was not your fault. As long as you have documentation showing you were laid off (not fired for cause or quit), you should have no issues with the separation reason.
I went through something similar last year! The good news is that with your steady employment through November 2024, you should definitely qualify for a new claim with a decent benefit amount. A few tips from my experience: 1) File online as soon as possible - don't wait, 2) Have all your employment documentation ready including your separation notice from the 3-week job, 3) Be prepared for the ID.me verification again (it's annoying but faster the second time), and 4) When you get to the employment history section, list ALL your jobs including that 3-week position. The system will automatically calculate your base period wages from your longer employment history. With a $62k salary through November, you're likely looking at a much better benefit rate than you'd expect from just 3 weeks of work. Hang in there - you've got this!
This is exactly the kind of detailed advice I was hoping for! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out. I'm definitely going to get all my paperwork together before filing. Quick question - for the separation notice from the 3-week job, is an email from my manager saying they're laying me off due to lack of work sufficient, or do I need something more formal? I want to make sure I have everything they might ask for.
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Interesting, I'll keep that in mind if I do end up needing to file and can't get through the normal way.
One more thing to consider - if you do get laid off, file your claim immediately even if you're getting severance pay. The waiting period starts from when you file, not when the severance runs out. I made the mistake of waiting until my severance ended and lost out on a week of benefits because of the mandatory waiting week. Also, severance typically won't affect your eligibility as long as you're genuinely unemployed and available for work.
That's really helpful advice about filing immediately! I didn't know about the waiting period starting from when you file rather than when you're actually without income. So even if I'm getting severance for a few weeks, I should still file right away? And there's still a mandatory waiting week even in 2025?
Giovanni Ricci
Amazon absolutely pays unemployment taxes to NYS Department of Labor - there's no way around it for any employer in New York. I think your supervisor was either misinformed or trying to discourage you from filing. I worked at an Amazon warehouse upstate for about a year before getting let go, and I received my unemployment benefits without any major issues. The process took about 2-3 weeks for my first payment after filing online at my.ny.gov. Just make sure you file as soon as possible since there's a waiting period, and have all your employment documentation ready including start/end dates and reason for termination. Even if they try to contest it during adjudication, you have the right to appeal. Don't let them intimidate you out of benefits you've earned!
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Chloe Martin
•This thread has been so helpful - it's clear that Amazon supervisors sometimes try to discourage people from filing when they have every right to benefits. I'm new to this whole unemployment process but seeing so many people successfully get their benefits after Amazon terminations gives me confidence. @dd84d3bd2424 definitely don't let them scare you out of what you've earned! It sounds like as long as you weren't fired for serious misconduct, you should be fine. Good luck with your claim!
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Ravi Patel
Amazon definitely pays unemployment taxes to NYS Department of Labor - your supervisor was either misinformed or trying to discourage you from filing. I got terminated from the Amazon warehouse in Long Island about 4 months ago and successfully received my benefits through NYS DOL. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks for my first payment after I filed online. Make sure you apply immediately at my.ny.gov since there's a one-week waiting period before payments start. Have your employment dates, final pay stub, and any termination documentation ready when you file. Even if Amazon tries to contest your claim during adjudication (which they sometimes do for productivity-related terminations), you still have the right to appeal their decision. Don't let them intimidate you - you worked there for 8 months and earned those benefits!
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Thank you for sharing your Long Island experience! It's really comforting to see so many people who actually went through this with Amazon and came out successful. I was honestly starting to believe my supervisor when she said I wouldn't be eligible. Reading all these responses has given me the confidence to file today. Quick question - when you mentioned Amazon sometimes contests productivity-related terminations, did you have to deal with that or did your claim go through smoothly? I'm worried since they cited productivity as my termination reason too.
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