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yeah my boss always gets mad when people file unemployment like it comes out of his pocket directly lol
Well, it kind of does in the long run through higher tax rates, but you're right that he doesn't write a check directly to the employee.
As someone who just went through the employer registration process with NYS Department of Labor, here are the key steps: 1) Register online through the NYS Business Express portal, 2) You'll get assigned an unemployment insurance account number, 3) File quarterly wage reports (Form NYS-45) and pay UI taxes based on your payroll. The current new employer rate is around 4.1% on the first $12,300 of each employee's wages. Make sure to keep detailed records of hiring dates, wages, and any separations - you'll need this info for the quarterly reports.
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just remember you have to do the weekly claims every week even if its the same info over and over. miss one week and they make you start all over again its ridiculous
Actually, you can file a late weekly claim for missed weeks, but it's better to stay on schedule to avoid any delays in payments.
One thing to keep in mind is that your unemployment benefits may be subject to federal taxes, and you can choose to have 10% withheld automatically when you set up your claim. This might be worth doing if you don't want to deal with a big tax bill next year. Also, the $425/week you'd get is decent but definitely budget tight - I'd recommend applying to jobs aggressively since the benefits only last 26 weeks maximum in NY.
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yeah same boat here, filed last sunday and still nothing in my account. this is so stressful when you have bills due
I feel your pain @Sofia Torres - the waiting is the worst part! Just went through this myself a couple months ago. One thing that helped me was setting up text alerts through the my.ny.gov portal so I got notifications when my payment status changed. Also, if you haven't already, double check that your direct deposit info is correct in your profile - I had a friend whose payments got delayed because there was a typo in her routing number. The first payment really does take longer than the rest, but once it starts flowing it gets more predictable. Hang in there!
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tried calling 48 times today... might have to try that claimyr thing everyone keeps talking about
do it! saved me hours of headache
Had the exact same problem last month! Here's what finally worked for me - I had to update my browser AND disable all extensions (especially ad blockers). The NY system is super picky about that stuff. Also try using a different device if you have one available. I was banging my head against the wall for days until I tried my old laptop and boom, worked instantly. Don't give up on the direct deposit - that KeyBank card will nickel and dime you to death!
Jace Caspullo
Same boat here! Certified Wednesday and still waiting. At least I'm not the only one dealing with this delay.
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Jamal Brown
I work for a payroll company and we see this delay with NYS Department of Labor payments pretty regularly, especially on weeks with high volume. The system can get backlogged and payments that normally process in 2-3 days can take up to 5-7 business days. Since you certified Tuesday, I'd give it until early next week before panicking. The good news is that when it does come through, it will include the full amount you're owed. If you're really strapped for cash, some banks offer emergency overdraft protection that might help cover your rent until the payment arrives.
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