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Connor Murphy

What disqualifies you from unemployment benefits - need to understand NYS Department of Labor rules

I'm helping my sister figure out if she can even apply for unemployment. She got fired from her retail job last week but I'm not sure if she qualifies. What are the main things that disqualify you from unemployment benefits in New York? I know there are rules about being fired vs quitting but I don't know the specifics. She's worried they might deny her claim if she applies. Can someone explain what situations would make you ineligible?

ugh the job search requirement is so annoying! you have to apply to 3 jobs per week and keep records of everything

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Actually it's three work search activities per week, not necessarily three applications. It can include things like attending job fairs, networking events, or career counseling sessions.

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tell your sister to apply anyway even if she's not sure. the nys department of labor will investigate and make the determination. if she gets disqualified she can always appeal the decision within 30 days

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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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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.

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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?

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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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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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