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ugh employers always try this guilt trip BS. mine did the same thing when our whole department got eliminated. like sorry not sorry, you laid us off, we're filing for UI benefits. that's literally what unemployment insurance is FOR
Diego Flores
I work in HR and can confirm what others have said - yes, employers do pay unemployment taxes and their rates can go up based on claims, but that's literally the whole point of the system. Your boss paying into unemployment insurance is like paying car insurance - you hope you never need it, but when you do, that's what it's there for. The rate increases are also capped and calculated over multiple years, so one claim isn't going to bankrupt them. Don't let your employer guilt you out of benefits you've legitimately earned. If they're laying you off, file your claim right away.
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Zara Khan
In 2023 and we're still dealing with these ancient verification systems smdh. last year i got locked out cuz i couldn't remember which previous employer they wanted me to verify (i had 3 jobs in 2022). took 4 calls to fix.
This is so infuriating! I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now - got locked out after the system rejected my mother's maiden name THREE times even though I know it's correct. Been without benefits for 2 months now and I'm at my breaking point. The worst part is you can't even talk to a human to explain that their system is wrong! I've tried calling at 7:30am like people suggest but still can't get through. Might have to try that Claimyr service people are mentioning or go to a physical office. This whole system is designed to make us give up. Hang in there - we shouldn't have to jump through hoops like this just to get the benefits we're entitled to!
Yuki Sato
•I feel your pain! The exact same thing happened to me - system kept rejecting my info even though I KNEW it was right. What finally worked for me was realizing they might want my mom's full maiden name (first middle last) instead of just the last name, or her original maiden name before ANY marriages. Also check if there are any variations in spelling on old documents. The system pulls from credit reports so sometimes there are old typos in there. Don't give up! You've got this 💪
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Glad everything worked out for you! This is exactly why I love this community - everyone jumps in to help when someone's stressed about their benefits. Your experience will definitely help the next person who panics about certifying a day late. Thanks for posting the update!
Totally agree! I'm new here but already seeing how supportive everyone is. Really appreciate communities like this where people actually help each other out instead of just complaining. Definitely bookmarking this thread for future reference!
Chloe Wilson
So glad to see this worked out! I'm pretty new to NY unemployment myself and this whole thread has been super educational. I was wondering - does anyone know if there are any other common timing mistakes to avoid? Like are there certain holidays or times when the system processes things differently? Want to make sure I don't run into any surprises down the road!
Lily Young
•Great question! From what I've seen in this community, holidays can definitely mess with processing times. Labor Day weekend was a nightmare for a lot of people - payments were delayed by like 2-3 days because the DOL offices were closed. Also watch out for certifying right before major holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. And if there's ever a system maintenance notice on the NYSDOL website, try to certify before or after that window. The key is really just staying consistent with your Sunday certifications like everyone mentioned!
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bruh why is the ny unemployment website stuck in 1995 💀
fr fr its like they using windows 95 or smthn 🤣
Nia Williams
•prolly still running on dial up tbh
Rajan Walker
Had the same issue a few weeks ago! The key is to call them as soon as possible. I used the regular DOL number (888-209-8124) and kept calling until I got through - took about 3 hours of redials but finally connected. The agent was actually really helpful and backdated my missed week within 48 hours. Don't stress too much, they deal with this all the time and can usually fix it if you explain what happened!
Amina Bah
I work nights and this 7pm cutoff is the worst. Like why cant they just process everything at midnight? makes no sense
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Oliver Becker
•welcome to ny unemployment where nothing makes sense lol
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Sean Kelly
Just went through this same thing last month! The 7pm Sunday cutoff is real and it's brutal. What helped me was calling the automated line at 1-888-581-5812 the next day to double check my claim status. Sometimes the payment shows up late in the system even if you certified on time. Don't panic yet - give it until Wednesday before freaking out completely.
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