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The unemployment system is such a nightmare to navigate especially for young people filing for the first time. They make it seem like you need a law degree just to understand if you qualify. I went through this same confusion when I was 20 and lost my restaurant job. Turns out I qualified even though I'd only been working for 6 months because I had worked the previous summer too.
To directly answer your question about who can file: employees who lose work involuntarily, people whose hours are significantly reduced, workers who quit for specific good cause reasons, and even some self-employed individuals under certain programs. The key factors are having sufficient wage history in covered employment and being unemployed through no fault of your own. Age doesn't matter - 19 is fine as long as you meet the work and wage requirements.
thanks this is super helpful! going to try filing online tonight
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The whole system is broken honestly. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for over a year and they make everything unnecessarily complicated. Why should people have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic information about what programs exist?? It's like they don't want to help people who need it most.
I understand the frustration but there are people at NYS Department of Labor who genuinely want to help. The system has issues but complaining doesn't solve the immediate problem of finding resources.
Have you considered temporary or contract work while you search? Sometimes that can help bridge the gap financially and also shows activity on your resume. Plus some temp agencies work directly with NYS Department of Labor job placement services.
I've thought about it but wasn't sure how that affects any potential benefits. Do I need to report temp work to NYS Department of Labor if I'm not currently receiving UI?
If you're not currently receiving UI benefits, you don't need to report temp work to NYS Department of Labor. But definitely keep records in case you need to file for benefits again in the future.
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Just went through this nightmare myself. If you need to actually talk to someone at the IRS about FUTA payments, good luck getting through on the phone. I spent hours on hold. There's actually a service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that helps people get through to government agencies when the phone lines are jammed. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you get stuck trying to reach anyone.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps deal with government phone systems sounds useful. The IRS business line is always busy.
wait so federal unemployment tax isnt the same as what employees pay for social security?? im so confused about all these different taxes
No, they're completely different. FUTA (federal unemployment tax) is paid only by employers and funds the federal unemployment system. Social Security and Medicare taxes are split between employer and employee. Unemployment taxes (both federal and state) are 100% employer responsibility.
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The whole system is so confusing! I spent weeks trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor when I should have been dealing with workers comp instead. Finally used claimyr.com to get through to an actual person who explained the difference. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much time compared to sitting on hold forever.
Thanks for that tip! I might need that if I have questions about whether my situation qualifies for anything through NYS Department of Labor later on.
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Unfortunately employers fight unemployment claims all the time because it affects their unemployment tax rate. Even when the termination was legitimate, some companies will contest just to try to save money. It's frustrating but NYS Department of Labor will investigate and make a determination based on the facts. Make sure you respond to any questionnaires they send you and be completely honest about what happened.
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Victoria Stark
•That's so unfair! I already lost my job and now they're trying to take away my benefits too. How long does this adjudication process usually take?
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Avery Saint
ugh this is exactly why I hate the whole unemployment system. Companies can just lie and make your life miserable even after they fire you. My last employer tried to claim I was fired for attendance when I had medical issues they knew about. Fight it hard because they're probably just hoping you'll give up.
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