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Max Knight

NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim denied - owned clothing factory but lost everything

I owned a small clothing manufacturing business in Queens for 8 years until everything fell apart last September. Had to close the factory, lost my house, the whole nightmare. Applied for unemployment in October thinking I'd qualify since I paid into the system when I took a salary, but NYS Department of Labor denied my claim saying I was 'self-employed.' I appealed but they upheld the denial. Has anyone else who owned a business been able to get unemployment benefits? I'm at my wit's end here and don't know what other options I have.

Wait, I thought business owners couldn't get unemployment at all? My cousin owned a restaurant and when it closed during COVID he couldn't get regular unemployment, only got some business assistance stuff.

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That's a common misconception. Corporate officers who take W-2 wages and pay unemployment taxes are generally eligible. It's sole proprietors and partners who typically can't collect. The restaurant owner was probably unincorporated or didn't pay SUTA on his own wages.

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This gives me hope. I definitely paid all the taxes properly. Going to gather all my records and request that hearing. Thank you for the guidance!

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Genevieve Cavalier

Can I claim unemployment benefit through NYS Department of Labor - need help understanding eligibility

I've been working part-time at a retail store for about 8 months but my hours got cut drastically last week. I'm only getting like 12 hours a week now instead of my usual 28-30. My manager says business is slow and doesn't know when it'll pick back up. I've never filed for unemployment before and honestly don't even know if I qualify since I'm still technically employed. Can I claim unemployment benefit in this situation? What do I need to do to apply through NYS Department of Labor? Any advice would be really helpful because I'm struggling to pay rent with these reduced hours.

I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and it's impossible! The phone lines are always busy and when I do get through, I get disconnected. If you need to actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor about your claim, I recently found this service called Claimyr that helped me get connected. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting nowhere.

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Really? That actually worked for you? I've been so frustrated trying to reach them about my adjudication issue.

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The whole unemployment system is a NIGHTMARE. They make it so complicated on purpose to discourage people from filing. But definitely file if you qualify - you've been paying into this system through your paychecks so you deserve the benefits when you need them!

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Fiona Sand

What is exhaustee unemployment with NYS Department of Labor - confused about my options

I've been getting regular unemployment benefits for about 20 weeks now and I think I'm getting close to running out. Someone mentioned something called 'exhaustee unemployment' but I have no idea what that means. Is this some kind of extension program through NYS Department of Labor? My claim status still shows active but I'm worried about what happens when my 26 weeks are up. I've been doing my weekly claims and job searches like I'm supposed to but still haven't found anything permanent. Can someone explain what exhaustee unemployment actually is and how it works in New York?

The whole system is so frustrating! They make it sound like there are all these safety nets but when you actually need them they're not available. I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact thing but their phone lines are always busy. Has anyone had luck actually talking to someone there recently?

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I had the same problem trying to reach them about my claim status. Someone on here recommended using claimyr.com - it's a service that helps you get through to NYS Department of Labor agents. I watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) and decided to try it. Actually got connected to an agent within a few hours instead of spending days calling. They explained my whole situation and confirmed there aren't any extension programs available right now.

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That actually sounds really helpful. I'll check that out because I need to understand all my options before my benefits run out completely.

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just wanted to say i feel you on this - went through the same thing and it's really stressful when you see that week counter getting low. make sure you're documenting all your job searches properly because if anything does open up extension-wise you'll want to have everything in order

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Ellie Lopez

When will I get paid after filing for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?

I submitted my initial unemployment claim through the NYS Department of Labor website last Tuesday and I'm wondering when I can expect to receive my first payment. My claim status shows as 'under review' but there's no timeline given. I lost my job at a retail store two weeks ago due to store closure and I really need to know when payments start so I can budget accordingly. Does anyone know the typical timeframe from filing to getting your first check? Also do I need to do anything else besides wait?

The NYS Department of Labor phone system is absolutely useless for getting claim status updates. I spent hours trying to get through just to ask about my payment timeline. If you really need to talk to someone about your claim, I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration.

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Never heard of that but honestly anything is better than sitting on hold for 3 hours just to get disconnected

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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DELAY PAYMENTS AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!! They make you jump through hoops and wait weeks just hoping you'll give up and find a job before they have to pay out. I've been waiting 5 weeks for my appeal decision and still nothing.

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I feel you on the frustration but for a straightforward store closure case like OP's it should go smoothly

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Lucas Lindsey

Where to file for unemployment person - NYS Department of Labor application process help

Hi everyone, I need to help my brother figure out where to file for unemployment person. He got laid off from his construction job last week and has never filed for benefits before. I know there's an online system but I'm not sure if he needs to go somewhere in person or if everything can be done online? He doesn't have great computer skills so I'm trying to help him out. What's the easiest way to get started with a NYS Department of Labor claim? Should he call first or just try the website?

I had such a hard time getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I needed help with my claim. The phone lines are always busy and you get disconnected constantly. Someone on here mentioned using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent - they have this video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Might be worth checking out if your brother runs into issues and needs to speak to someone.

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Never heard of that service before. Is it legit or just another company trying to make money off desperate people?

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It's legit - they basically help you get through the phone queue to reach an actual NYS Department of Labor rep. I was skeptical too but it worked when I couldn't get through on my own.

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Make sure he understands the job search requirements too. You have to keep a log of your job search activities and be able and available for work. The NYS Department of Labor system will ask about this when he files his weekly claims.

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