New York Unemployment

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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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Katherine Ziminski

Can u collect unemployment if u get fired from your job in NY?

So I got terminated yesterday from my warehouse job and honestly not sure what my options are. My supervisor said it was for attendance issues but I had some legitimate reasons for missing days (car trouble, sick kid). Do I even qualify for unemployment benefits if they fired me? I've been working there for almost 2 years and never had problems before this new manager started. Really need to know if it's worth applying or if I'm just wasting my time since they let me go.

The unemployment system is SO messed up. They make it impossible to get answers and then act like they're doing you a favor when they finally approve your claim. I was fired for 'performance issues' which was basically my manager not liking me and I STILL had to fight for months to get my benefits.

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Just to add - make sure you file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is under adjudication. You can't get retroactive payments for weeks you didn't certify, even if you're later approved. The process can take 4-6 weeks so don't wait.

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Good to know! I was wondering about that timing. I'll file the initial claim today.

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Tasia Synder

Can anyone apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor or are there restrictions?

I'm really confused about who's actually eligible to apply for unemployment in New York. My friend told me that literally anyone can apply for unemployment benefits through the NYS Department of Labor, but that doesn't sound right to me. I've been working part-time for about 8 months at a retail job and thinking about quitting to focus on school full-time. Would I be able to get unemployment if I quit? Or do you have to be laid off? Also, what about people who just moved here from another state - can they apply right away? I don't want to waste time filing if I'm not even eligible.

About moving from another state - you can apply in NY but they'll look at your work history from all states. Sometimes it's better to file in the state where you earned the most wages. The interstate claims process can be tricky.

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Good to know, thanks! I'm not moving states but my cousin might be and was asking about this.

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Just to add - even if you meet all the requirements, you still have to file weekly claims and do job searches. It's not just free money, there are ongoing requirements to maintain eligibility.

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Amara Torres

When does an employer have to pay unemployment benefits - NYS Department of Labor requirements?

I'm trying to understand the employer side of unemployment. My friend got laid off from her job and is getting benefits, but I'm confused about when employers actually have to pay into the unemployment system. Is it automatic for all businesses? Do they pay when someone files a claim or is it ongoing? I might be starting my own small business soon and want to make sure I understand the NYS Department of Labor requirements.

I had to deal with this when I couldn't reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor about a disputed claim affecting our tax rate. After weeks of busy signals, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to an agent. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.

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How much does something like that cost? Seems like it might be worth it if you're dealing with rate issues.

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It was reasonable for the time it saved me. The video explains everything better than I can.

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Just to add - even if you're a sole proprietor with no employees, you still can't collect unemployment yourself since you haven't paid into the system. Only way around that is if you were an employee somewhere else recently enough to qualify.

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Natasha Orlova

Does filing for unemployment affect you long-term with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm considering filing for unemployment benefits but I'm worried about potential consequences. Will having an unemployment claim on my record affect me negatively in the future? Like when I apply for jobs or loans or anything else? I've heard mixed things about whether employers can see this information or if it impacts your credit score. Also wondering if there are any tax implications I should know about before I file with NYS Department of Labor. Has anyone experienced any negative effects from filing?

I was worried about the same thing when I first filed. Had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask questions, but eventually found claimyr.com which helped me get through to an agent quickly. They confirmed that filing doesn't hurt you - it's actually designed to help bridge the gap between jobs. The video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI shows how it works if you need to talk to someone directly about your specific situation.

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interesting, never heard of that service. did they charge you anything to help get through?

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It was worth it for me since I couldn't get through on my own after trying for days. Much easier than sitting on hold for hours.

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Just remember you have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits! I forgot about this my first time and owed money at tax time. You can have taxes withheld from your weekly payments or pay quarterly, but don't forget like I did.

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Hannah White

How to request weekly unemployment benefits - NYS Department of Labor process

I just got approved for unemployment after waiting 6 weeks for adjudication and now I'm confused about how to actually request my weekly benefits. The NYS Department of Labor website isn't super clear about the steps. Do I need to file every week even if I haven't worked? And when exactly do I need to submit it by? I see something about certifying but I'm not sure what that means. Any help would be appreciated!

honestly the whole weekly claim thing is so confusing at first!! i missed my first week because i didnt know when to file it. make sure you set a reminder on your phone or something. also keep track of your job search activities because they ask about that too

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I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my weekly claims. Kept getting busy signals and their chat was always full. I ended up using Claimyr to get through to an actual agent - there's a demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. They helped me get connected and I was able to clarify the weekly filing requirements. Check out claimyr.com if you're having trouble getting through to someone.

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Just to add - make sure you understand the work search requirements too. You need to be actively looking for work and keep a log of your job search activities. The weekly claim will ask about this and you might get audited later to prove you were actually searching.

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