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Just keep filing those weekly claims like the other person said. That's the most important thing - don't skip any weeks or you'll lose those payments even when you do get approved.
I filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and just got my first payment yesterday, so hang in there! The waiting is definitely stressful especially when you're behind on bills. Make sure you're doing your weekly certifications religiously - that was the biggest thing that helped me get everything backdated once it was approved. Also check your online account daily for any messages or requests for additional info, because responding quickly to those can prevent delays. Since you mentioned it was a straightforward layoff, you should hopefully avoid the adjudication process that can really drag things out.
That's really encouraging to hear! Thanks for sharing your timeline. I've been doing my weekly certifications and checking my account daily like you suggested. It's just nerve-wracking when bills are due and you don't know when the money will actually come through. Glad to hear the backdating worked out for you once it was approved - that gives me some hope that I won't lose those weeks while waiting.
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Same boat here. Got unemployment for 6 months last year and totally forgot about taxes. Had to pay $900 extra when I filed. This year I'm having 15% withheld just to be safe.
I'm in a similar situation and just found out about this tax issue. For those asking about getting the 1099-G form, you can access it online through the NYS Department of Labor website under "View & Print Your 1099-G" section. Also, I called them last week and they said you can request tax withholding at any time during your claim - it doesn't just apply to future payments, you can also make estimated quarterly payments to cover what you've already received. Don't panic, there are options to handle this!
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Just file NOW. I've been through this system multiple times and every day you wait is money out of your pocket. The NYS Department of Labor website is pretty straightforward for filing your initial claim.
I went through this exact situation last year when I got laid off from my retail job. Everyone's right - file immediately! I waited 10 days thinking I had plenty of time and lost those benefits forever. NYS doesn't backdate to your last day of work, your benefit week starts when you actually submit the claim. The online application at labor.ny.gov is pretty user-friendly and you'll get a confirmation number right away. Don't make the same mistake I did - every day counts when it comes to your financial security.
This is really helpful to know! I had no idea that the benefits don't backdate to when you actually lost your job. I'm pretty new to all this unemployment stuff and was worried I might have already missed some kind of filing deadline. Sounds like the key takeaway is just to file ASAP and not overthink it. Thanks for sharing your experience - definitely don't want to lose out on money I'm entitled to!
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Just wanted to say good luck with your job search! The combination of age discrimination and having to explain the retirement situation makes it extra challenging, but don't give up.
I went through something very similar when I was laid off at 64. You can definitely collect unemployment while receiving pension benefits - the key thing is proving you're actively seeking work. Keep detailed records of your job applications and interviews because they may audit your work search activities. Also, when you file your weekly certifications, be prepared to report your exact pension amount each week. The system will automatically calculate any offset. One tip: if your pension is substantial, it might reduce your UI benefits significantly, but even a partial benefit can help while you're job hunting.
Molly Chambers
EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THIS NEEDS TO REPORT IT TO THE STATE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE!!! If enough of us report this predatory practice, they'll be forced to investigate. I filed a complaint last week and received confirmation they're looking into these "systematic errors" - which I think is just their excuse for trying to squeeze extra money out of desperate people. The more complaints they get, the more pressure there will be to fix it and potentially refund those bogus interest charges to people who paid them out of fear.
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Lara Woods
•This is good advice. You can file a complaint with the Office of the New York State Comptroller online through their website. Choose the "Government Agency Complaint" option and specifically mention the automated collection system errors and interest charges applied to accounts with active payment plans. Include all relevant dates, confirmation numbers, and documentation.
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Vera Visnjic
This is absolutely infuriating! I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - got a payment plan set up in February and have been making every single payment on time, then BAM! Last week I get this threatening letter demanding full payment by a date that had already passed when I received it. The interest they're trying to charge is more than my original monthly payment amount! What really gets me is that when I originally called to set up the payment plan, the agent assured me this would resolve everything and there would be no additional fees as long as I kept up with payments. Now they're acting like the payment plan never existed and trying to collect interest that was never disclosed. I'm definitely going to try that Claimyr service and use the specific language about "Payment Plan Validation Review" - thank you to everyone who shared those tips! This whole situation feels like they're deliberately trying to confuse and intimidate people into paying money they may not even owe. How is this legal?
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Zane Hernandez
•I'm so sorry you're going through this too! It's absolutely not legal for them to change the terms of a payment agreement without proper notice, especially adding interest that was never disclosed upfront. When you call, definitely document everything - get the agent's name, reference number, and ask them to send written confirmation of whatever they tell you. Also, if you have any emails or letters from when you originally set up the payment plan, gather those before calling. The fact that they're doing this to so many people makes it clear this is a systematic problem with their new system, not individual cases. Stay strong and don't let them bully you into paying extra fees that shouldn't exist!
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