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Can you get unemployment if you are fired for looking for another job in NY?
My manager found emails on my work computer showing I was applying to other companies during lunch breaks. They terminated me yesterday saying it was 'disloyalty' and 'misuse of company resources.' I wasn't doing anything during work hours, just checking job sites during my actual lunch time. Can I still file for NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits or does this count as misconduct? I'm really worried they'll deny my claim since technically I was fired.
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NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - is unemployment income taxable on 2024 returns?
I've been collecting unemployment since September and just realized I should probably ask about taxes before filing my 2024 return. Is unemployment income taxable? I got around $8,200 total from NYS Department of Labor last year. My friend said she didn't have to pay taxes on hers but that was during COVID. Should I have been setting money aside? I'm worried I'm going to owe a bunch when I file.
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I had a nightmare trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor about my 1099-G last year. Their phone lines are always busy and the online chat never works. If you can't find your form online, you might want to try claimyr.com - they help people get through to actual NYS Department of Labor agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling.
Thanks, I'll check that out if I can't find the form in my account. Really hoping it's just hiding somewhere in there.
How do I know how much unemployment I will get from NYS Department of Labor?
I just lost my job last week and planning to file for unemployment benefits but I have no idea what to expect payment wise. Is there a way to figure out how much my weekly unemployment benefit will be before I actually file? I worked at a restaurant for the past 2 years making about $18/hour but my hours varied a lot from week to week. Some weeks I'd work 40 hours, other weeks only 25. Does NYS Department of Labor look at my highest earning quarters or do they average everything out? Really stressed about making rent next month so trying to plan ahead.
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ugh the whole system is such a mess. took me 3 weeks just to get my first payment and even then i had no idea if the amount was right or wrong. they don't explain anything clearly
Same here! I thought I was getting the wrong amount for months before I realized they automatically deduct taxes unless you opt out.
Wait so restaurant work counts the same as other jobs? I always heard service industry workers had trouble with unemployment because of tip reporting issues. Should I be worried about that affecting my benefit calculation?
Tips that were properly reported to your employer and showed up on your paystubs will count toward your wage calculation. If tips weren't reported, they won't be included in your base period wages, which could lower your benefit amount. This is why it's important to report all tip income.
Can you file unemployment if you quit your job - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question
I've been working at this restaurant for about 8 months but the manager has been creating a really hostile work environment. Yesterday he yelled at me in front of customers for something that wasn't even my fault and I just walked out. Now I'm wondering if I can file for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor since I technically quit? I really need the income but I'm not sure if quitting disqualifies you automatically. Has anyone been in a similar situation?
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File anyway and see what happens. Worst case they deny you but at least you tried.
Actually, there can be consequences for filing without good cause - it could affect future benefit eligibility. Better to understand the requirements first.
I went through something similar when I quit my job at a warehouse. The supervisor was making sexual comments and creating an uncomfortable environment. I filed for unemployment and had to go through the whole adjudication process, but I eventually got approved. The key was having specific examples and being able to show I tried to address the issue with HR first. NYS Department of Labor wants to see you made reasonable efforts to resolve the situation before quitting.
Did you have to provide witness statements or just your own account of what happened?
NYS Department of Labor - what are the five types of unemployment eligibility requirements?
I'm trying to understand if I qualify for benefits and keep seeing references to different types of unemployment situations. Can someone explain what the five main types of unemployment are that NYS Department of Labor recognizes? I was laid off from my retail job last month but want to make sure I understand all the categories before I file my claim. My manager said something about structural vs cyclical unemployment but I'm confused about how this affects my eligibility.
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omg I'm so confused about this stuff too! I thought there were only like 2 types - unemployed or employed lol. This is way more complicated than I expected when I lost my job.
Don't worry about the technical categories! Just focus on documenting that your job loss wasn't your fault and gathering your work history for the past 18 months.
THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SYSTEM IS SO CONFUSING!!! They make everything needlessly complicated with all these different terms and categories. Just file your claim and answer their questions honestly - don't overthink the economic theory behind it.
I feel you on the frustration! The whole process feels designed to discourage people from applying.
Adriana Cohn
The whole system is ridiculous! Employers can fire you for basically anything and then try to block your unemployment too. I got fired for being 5 minutes late ONCE and had to fight for months to get my benefits. NYS Department of Labor always sides with the employer first.
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Jace Caspullo
Same thing happened to me but with indeed alerts coming to my work email by accident... took forever to sort out but eventually got approved
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