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I went through something similar a few months ago! One thing that helped me was also trying to reach out through their online contact form on the DOL website - sometimes they respond faster to written requests than phone calls. Also, if you have any local workforce development offices in your area, they might be able to help escalate your case or provide guidance on getting through to the right department. Don't give up, you'll get through this!
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Watch the newbies panic tomorrow when the money isnt there at 6am sharp 👀
we were all newbies once, no need to be mean about it
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ugh the whole unemployment tax system is so confusing for small businesses. between federal and NYS Department of Labor requirements its like they want us to fail. why cant they just make it simple??
I feel you! The paperwork alone is overwhelming. But once you get into a routine with the quarterly calculations it becomes more manageable.
As someone who went through this process recently, I'd recommend getting your NYS Department of Labor employer registration done ASAP if you haven't already. You'll need to register within 20 days of becoming liable for unemployment insurance. For the tax calculations, keep detailed records of your quarterly wages paid - you'll need this for both federal (FUTA at 6% on first $7,000 per employee annually, reduced to 0.6% if you pay state taxes timely) and NYS state unemployment taxes. The NYS Department of Labor will assign you a tax rate based on your industry initially, then adjust it based on your claims experience over time.
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Wednesday mornings for me, like clockwork. Been on unemployment for 3 months now and it's always Wednesday around 6am if I file Sunday night. Your bank might be different though.
I'm new to the unemployment system and just filed my first claim last week. Reading through these responses is really helpful! One thing I'm wondering - do you get any kind of notification when the payment is actually sent, or do you just have to keep checking your bank account? Also, is there a specific time of day when NYS Department of Labor usually releases payments, or does it vary? Thanks for sharing your experiences everyone!
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another day, another person stuck in ny unemployment purgatory. Welcome to the club 🥂
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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and got those same two letters - one with the weekly benefit amount and certification schedule. But radio silence since then on actual approval. Reading through all these comments is both reassuring and terrifying at the same time 😅 Sounds like 4-6 weeks is pretty normal which is brutal when you're just trying to pay rent. I've been certifying weekly like everyone says and checking my online account obsessively. Might have to look into that claimyr service if I don't hear anything by week 4. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - at least I know I'm not alone in this nightmare!
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