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Just went through this same situation last month! You absolutely need to report it when you file your weekly claim. There should be a question asking if you've returned to work - answer yes and put in your Monday start date. That will be your final claim. Don't worry too much about the timing since you got the offer after filing yesterday's claim - just be accurate on your next (and final) certification. The key thing is being honest about when you actually start working. Congrats on the new job!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really reassuring to hear from someone who just went through the same thing. I was definitely overthinking it - sounds like as long as I'm honest about the start date on my next weekly claim, everything should work out fine. Really appreciate everyone's help here, this community is so supportive!
Welcome to the community! I just went through something similar a few months ago when I started a new job while on unemployment. Everyone here has given you great advice - you definitely need to report your return to work on your next weekly certification. The process is actually pretty simple once you know what to do. Just answer honestly when they ask about returning to work and provide your Monday start date. That will automatically end your claim after that week. Don't stress about having filed yesterday before getting the offer - that's totally normal timing and won't cause any issues as long as you report accurately next week. Best of luck with your new job!
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Gabriel, I went through this exact same thing a few months ago. You don't have to wait at all - you can file a new claim immediately after your benefit year ends. The tricky part is making sure you have enough qualifying wages during your new base period (which is different from your original base period). Since you mentioned working part-time for 8 months, you'll want to add up all your earnings during that time. If you earned at least $2,600 total with $1,600 in your highest earning quarter, you should be good to go. The NYS DOL website has a wage calculator tool that can help you figure out if you meet the requirements before you apply.
That wage calculator tool sounds really helpful! I've been trying to figure out if my part-time earnings would qualify me for a new claim. Do you happen to remember where exactly on the NYS DOL website that calculator is located? I've been having trouble navigating their site to find the right tools.
@LilMama23 I think the wage calculator might be under the "Benefits" section when you log into your NY.gov account, but honestly the NYS DOL website can be really confusing to navigate. You might also try calling their automated phone system - sometimes they have calculators you can access by phone too. If you can't find it, you could always just apply and see if the system accepts your application based on your earnings.
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This is such helpful information! I've been on NY unemployment for about 4 months now and had no idea these automatic recalculations could happen. Reading through everyone's experiences here is way more informative than anything I could find on the official DOL website. It's really reassuring to know that when these adjustments happen, they're usually good news and not some kind of error that will cause problems later. I'll definitely be checking my account more regularly now to see if anything changes. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and explained how this all works - it makes navigating the unemployment system feel a lot less intimidating when you have real people explaining what to expect!
I completely agree! This whole thread has been incredibly informative. I'm also fairly new to the NY unemployment system and like you, I found the official DOL resources pretty confusing and hard to navigate. It's amazing how much clearer everything becomes when you have real people sharing their actual experiences rather than trying to parse through government jargon. The fact that these automatic benefit recalculations usually work in claimants' favor is such a relief to know - I was always worried that any changes to my account would be bad news. Thanks for adding your perspective, and I hope your job search goes smoothly!
This is exactly what I needed to see! I've been on NY unemployment for about 6 weeks and just noticed my maximum benefit amount went up by around $800 this morning. I was actually worried it was some kind of glitch that would cause issues later, but reading everyone's explanations here makes so much sense. It's such a relief to know this is a normal part of the process and that it means more weeks of coverage rather than higher weekly payments. The NY DOL website really doesn't explain this stuff clearly at all - communities like this are so valuable for getting real answers from people who've actually been through it. Thanks for posting about this and to everyone who shared their knowledge!
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wait they can take money from your paycheck?? i thought unemployment was supposed to HELP people not make things worse! this system is so messed up
It's only for overpayments - money that was paid incorrectly. The idea is to recover funds that shouldn't have been paid out in the first place.
I went through this exact situation last year. Yes, they can garnish your wages, but you definitely have options before it gets to that point. First, absolutely request a hearing within those 30 days - even if you think you might owe something, the amount could be wrong. I found out my overpayment was calculated incorrectly and got it reduced by $1,200. Also, keep all your documentation from when you were filing - pay stubs, work schedules, anything that shows what you reported. If you do end up owing money, they're usually reasonable about payment plans. Don't ignore this though - that's when they move to more aggressive collection methods.
@Zane Hernandez This is exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience. I m'definitely going to request that hearing - if you were able to get your amount reduced by $1,200, maybe mine is wrong too. I think I have most of my pay stubs but I m'going to double-check tonight. Did you have to go to an in-person hearing or was it done over the phone? And how long from when you requested it until you actually had the hearing? I m'just trying to figure out my timeline here since I m'stressed about potential garnishment.
@Zane Hernandez This gives me so much hope! I was panicking thinking there was nothing I could do about this. You re'absolutely right - I need to request that hearing ASAP. I do have most of my pay stubs and weekly certification records saved, thankfully. Can I ask what kind of errors they made in your calculation? Was it related to unreported wages or something else? I want to make sure I m'looking for the right things when I review my case. Also, did you handle the hearing yourself or did you get any help with it?
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Just respond honestly and quickly to whatever they send you. The worst thing you can do is ignore it or miss deadlines. I've seen people lose benefits just because they didn't respond to fact finding requests on time, even when they had valid claims.
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Dmitry Ivanov
I went through this exact same thing a few months ago - got the fact finding notice after being on benefits for about 2 months. Turned out my former employer had finally submitted their response to NYS Department of Labor (they're supposed to do it within 10 days but many take their sweet time). The fact finding interview was actually pretty straightforward - they just wanted to confirm the details of my layoff and make sure my employer's version matched mine. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks, and my benefits continued during the investigation. Just make sure you respond to any requests promptly and keep all your documentation handy. You've got this!
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Charity Cohan
•@Dmitry Ivanov Thanks for sharing your experience! That s'really reassuring to hear that benefits continued during your investigation. I was worried they might put a hold on payments while they re'doing the fact finding. Did you have to provide any specific documents during the process, or was it mostly just answering questions about what happened? I want to make sure I have everything ready when they contact me.
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