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NYS Department of Labor employer - what is the deposit frequency for unemployment tax liabilities?
I'm running a small business in NY and trying to figure out the deposit schedule for our unemployment tax payments to NYS Department of Labor. We've been quarterly but I'm hearing different things about when we need to switch to more frequent deposits. Does anyone know what triggers the change in deposit frequency? Our payroll has grown significantly this year and I don't want to get hit with penalties for missing the right schedule.
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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?
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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.
Never heard of that service before. Is it legit or just another company trying to make money off desperate people?
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.
How long do you have to file unemployment after being fired from NYS job?
Got terminated from my warehouse job in Syracuse yesterday and I'm trying to figure out the timing for filing with NYS Department of Labor. I know there's some kind of deadline but I can't find clear info on their website. Is it like 30 days or do I need to file immediately? Also worried because my supervisor said they're going to contest it since they fired me for attendance issues (was late a few times due to car problems). Should I wait to file until I have all my documentation together or just file now? Really stressed about missing some deadline and losing benefits.
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I've been trying to reach NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication and can never get through their phone lines. It's so frustrating when you need answers! I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real agent in like 20 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Might be worth it if you run into issues and need to actually talk to someone about your case.
That actually sounds really helpful. I'll definitely check that out if I can't get through when they start the investigation.
How long does it take for NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim to be approved?
I submitted my unemployment application on my.ny.gov about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting to hear back. The status just says 'claim pending' and I haven't received any correspondence yet. I know they're probably swamped but I'm getting anxious about when I might see some money coming in. Has anyone filed recently and can give me an idea of current processing times? I lost my restaurant job due to slow business and really need to know what timeline I'm looking at here.
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The whole system is just broken tbh. They say 2-4 weeks but I've seen people wait 6-8 weeks especially if there's ANY little thing they need to verify. And god forbid you make a mistake on your application because then you're looking at adjudication which can take MONTHS.
Don't scare them! Most claims go through fine without adjudication issues.
If get fired can collect unemployment - NYS Department of Labor eligibility questions
So I might be getting terminated from my warehouse job next week due to some attendance issues (nothing major just a few late arrivals). If I get fired can I still collect unemployment benefits? I've been working there for about 8 months and this would be my first time filing. I heard from a coworker that getting fired means you can't get UI but I'm not sure if that's true. What does NYS Department of Labor consider when they decide if you're eligible? Really stressed about this since I have rent due and bills to pay.
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File immediately after your last day of work. Don't listen to people who say you can't get unemployment if you're fired - that's not always true. I was terminated for what my employer called 'performance issues' and I received benefits for the full 26 weeks. The adjudication process took about 2 weeks but it was approved. Just be honest on your application about the circumstances.
ugh the whole system is such a mess... they make it so hard to figure out if you even qualify. but yeah definitely try filing anyway, what's the worst that can happen?
Exactly - there's no penalty for filing a claim that gets denied for eligibility reasons. Better to try and get approved than not file at all and struggle financially.
Emma Johnson
Make sure you're also keeping track of your state disability insurance contributions if you have employees. That follows a similar schedule but different rates. NYS Department of Labor has all the forms on their employer portal.
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Liam Brown
I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor employer issues for months trying to get through to someone about changing our deposit schedule. The phone system is absolutely terrible - keeps disconnecting or putting me on hold for hours. Finally found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much time and frustration.
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Evelyn Kim
AuthorThat's interesting - did they help with employer tax questions or just unemployment claims?
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Liam Brown
They got me connected to the employer services department. The agent was able to explain our deposit schedule change and update our account right away.
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