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just apply already!! worst case they say no but if u were laid off u probably qualify. i got approved after working only 6 months at my last job but had other jobs before that so it all counted
The unemployment system is set up to help people exactly like you - workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Don't let anyone discourage you from applying. NYS Department of Labor will review your work history and earnings to determine your eligibility and benefit amount. Even if your weekly benefit is small, it's still money coming in while you job search. File your claim online through my.ny.gov and see what happens.
The whole system is a mess when unemployment spikes. Last time this happened in 2020 people waited months for payments. At least now it's just a few extra days instead of weeks or months.
wait so when ARE federal unemployment taxes due?? I thought it was annual but someone told me quarterly
Your employer is probably just trying to delay reporting to avoid paying higher unemployment insurance rates. The federal unemployment tax deadline has NOTHING to do with their obligation to report your wages to NYS Department of Labor for your claim. This is exactly the kind of bureaucratic BS that makes dealing with unemployment so frustrating!
the processing time depends on alot of factors like if you quit or got fired, if theres any issues with your wages, stuff like that. mine took 2 weeks but my friend's took over a month because they had to verify something with her employer
Gael Robinson
The appeal process for wrongful denial can take several weeks but it's definitely worth fighting if you were truly laid off. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending - you can get backpay if you win. Also document everything about your job search in case they ask about that during the appeal hearing.
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Edward McBride
wait so even if they deny you initially you can still get money later? I thought once they said no that was it
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