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Eli Butler

Does your old job pay for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I just got laid off from my construction job last month and I'm trying to understand how unemployment works. My buddy told me that my old employer actually pays for my unemployment benefits, not the government. Is this true? I'm confused because I thought unemployment came from taxes or something. When I file my weekly claims with NYS Department of Labor, where is that money actually coming from? Does my former boss have to write a check every week or how does this work?

I had such a hard time getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about this stuff last year. Kept getting busy signals or getting hung up on after waiting forever. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to a real person at the unemployment office. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made the whole process so much easier when I needed to verify my claim details.

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That sounds really helpful! I've been trying to call them for days with no luck.

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The whole system is set up so workers don't have to worry about the funding details. You pay into the system through your work, employers pay their share, and when you need benefits you file your claim. The NYS Department of Labor handles all the backend financial stuff between employers and the state fund.

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Anastasia Popova

Where do I file for unemployment if I moved - NYS Department of Labor question

I just moved from upstate New York to Brooklyn last month and I'm confused about where I need to file my unemployment claim. I was working in Albany until December and got laid off, but now my address is completely different. Do I still file with NYS Department of Labor since my last job was in New York? Or does it matter that I moved? I'm worried I'm going to mess something up if I file in the wrong place. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?

If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to update your address or verify your claim status, you might want to check out claimyr.com - they help people get through to agents when the phone lines are jammed. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used it last year when I couldn't reach anyone about my adjudication issue.

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Thanks for the suggestion! The phone lines have been impossible lately. I'll check that out if I run into issues.

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Just to add - when you file your weekly claims, make sure your new address is correct because they might mail you important documents. I missed an appointment notice once because my address wasn't updated and almost lost my benefits.

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Natasha Petrova

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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I feel you on the frustration! The whole process feels designed to discourage people from applying.

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Rita Jacobs

Does an employer have to approve unemployment benefits in New York?

I got laid off from my job last month and filed for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor. My claim is still pending and I'm wondering - does my former employer have to approve my unemployment claim for me to get benefits? A coworker told me employers can block unemployment claims but I'm not sure if that's true. Can someone explain how this works?

I had a similar situation where I couldn't get through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to check on my contested claim status. After weeks of busy signals, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to real agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration trying to call myself.

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Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you a lot to make the call?

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They focus more on the convenience factor rather than cost. For me it was worth it just to finally talk to someone about my claim instead of getting hung up on constantly.

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Been through this twice now. Your employer can definitely make things difficult by contesting but NYS Department of Labor usually sides with the employee if you were legitimately laid off. Just make sure you have any documentation about your layoff and keep filing your weekly claims even during the adjudication process.

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Kai Rivera

NYS Department of Labor eligibility for unemployment benefits - confused about requirements

I'm trying to figure out what is eligibility for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor and honestly the my.ny.gov website is confusing me. I worked part-time at a retail store for about 8 months before they cut my hours to almost nothing. Do I qualify? I'm also taking some online classes but they're just two evenings a week. I've been trying to research the requirements but keep seeing different information. Can someone break down the basic eligibility rules in simple terms? I don't want to file a claim if I'm not eligible and mess something up.

One thing to watch out for - if you're taking classes you need to make sure NYS Department of Labor doesn't think you're unavailable for work. I had a friend who got denied because they thought her college schedule meant she couldn't accept full-time employment. Just be ready to explain how your class schedule works with job availability.

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The system is such a pain honestly. I've been fighting with adjudication for weeks over something that should be simple. But yeah definitely file if you think you might qualify - they'll tell you yes or no and at least you'll know for sure. Better than wondering and missing out on benefits you're entitled to.

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