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My situation was different but sorta related - I had TWO part-time jobs and lost one completely. Got partial unemployment for that. Had to report the income from the job I still had every week. One thing to remember is they ask about work days from Monday-Sunday, not your employer's workweek. Messed me up at first.
On the technical side, make sure you answer "YES" to the question "Did you work less than 4 days and earn less than $594?" during your weekly certification if that applies to you. Answer "YES" to "Have you returned to work?" since you're still employed. Then accurately report number of days worked and gross earnings before deductions. It's straightforward once you understand the system.
is it gross or net pay tho? i always get confused about which one to report
@StormChaser It's GROSS pay - that's your earnings before any taxes, insurance, or other deductions are taken out. So if you made $200 before taxes but only took home $150 after deductions, you report the $200. This is super important to get right!
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**FINAL UPDATE:** Finally got through after 47 minutes total. For anyone else stuck in this situation, I found that staying completely silent during the automated system rather than responding actually got me to a human faster. The rep I spoke with was actually really helpful once I finally reached them - they fixed an issue with my claim that had been pending for weeks. Just wish the process wasn't so painful!
Great tip about staying silent through the prompts! The system is designed to route the most complex cases to agents, so sometimes not fitting into their automated categories gets you human help faster. Glad you got your issue resolved.
I'm dealing with this same nightmare right now! Been calling for 3 days straight and either get disconnected after an hour+ wait or the system just hangs up on me. It's honestly shocking how broken this system is - like they're actively trying to prevent people from getting the help they need. Has anyone tried reaching out to their local representatives about these wait times? I'm wondering if there's any political pressure we can apply to get more staff hired or better systems implemented.
I actually contacted my state senator's office about this exact issue last month! Their constituent services team said they've been getting tons of complaints about NYSDOL wait times and staffing issues. They told me they can sometimes help escalate urgent cases directly to the department, which might be worth trying if you're dealing with something time-sensitive like missed payments or claim holds. At the very least, the more people who complain to their reps, the more pressure there is to actually fix this broken system.
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The quarterly reporting is the real pain honestly. You have to file even if you had zero wages that quarter. NYS Department of Labor will send you notices but don't rely on getting them - set your own calendar reminders for the due dates or you'll get hit with penalties.
One thing to keep in mind is that the UI tax rate can actually decrease over time if you have low turnover. New employers start at the standard rate, but after a few years of experience, your rate gets adjusted based on your "experience rating" - basically how many former employees filed for unemployment benefits. So if you're good at retaining employees, your costs can go down significantly. Also, make sure you understand the difference between employees and independent contractors for UI purposes - misclassifying can get you in trouble with NYS Department of Labor audits.
That's really helpful about the experience rating! I hadn't considered how employee retention could impact the UI rate long-term. Just to clarify - when you say "misclassifying" workers, what are the main red flags NYS Department of Labor looks for during audits? I want to make sure I classify my consultants correctly from the start to avoid any issues down the road.
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That's great news! Glad to hear they processed it without you having to call. For anyone else reading this in the future: results vary widely depending on DOL workload. Some people get their backpay quickly like the original poster, while others may need to follow up by phone if it takes longer than a week.
Congratulations on getting your backpay! This is such a helpful update for the community. Your timeline of 6 days is really encouraging - it shows that sometimes the system does work efficiently when you upload everything correctly. I've seen so many people in similar situations stress about whether they'll ever see those missed payments, so your success story will definitely give others hope. Thanks for taking the time to update us!
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I completely understand your anxiety about this - it's natural to worry about burning bridges with a potential future employer. But here's the thing: unemployment benefits exist precisely for situations like yours. You were laid off through no fault of your own, and you have bills to pay while you look for work or wait for a potential callback. Any reasonable employer understands this reality. The fact that your manager mentioned a possible callback actually shows they value you as an employee, which means they're likely to be understanding about you needing to file for benefits in the meantime. Don't let fear of what someone might think prevent you from accessing the financial support you've earned and deserve. File that claim and take care of yourself first.
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Andre Lefebvre
•This is such great advice! I've been overthinking this whole situation but you're absolutely right - if they valued me enough to mention a callback, they'll probably understand why I need benefits now. I can't afford to wait around hoping for a "maybe" when I have rent due next week. Going to file my claim first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks for the reality check!
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Mateo Rodriguez
I totally get the anxiety about this! I was in a similar spot last year when my restaurant job had to let people go during the slow season. I kept putting off filing because I was worried about what my boss would think, especially since she said they'd probably bring me back when things picked up. But honestly, waiting cost me weeks of benefits I really needed. When I finally filed, nothing bad happened - my boss never even brought it up when they did call me back. The reality is that unemployment benefits are there for exactly this situation, and employers know that. Don't let worry about hypothetical future problems stop you from getting the help you need right now!
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Oliver Schmidt
•This is exactly what I needed to hear! I've been putting it off for almost a week now because of the same worries, but hearing that your boss didn't even mention it when they brought you back really puts things in perspective. I can't afford to keep losing out on benefits while I wait for a callback that might never happen. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's given me the push I needed to just do it already!
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