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- Call the correct department
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Can you get short term disability and NYS Department of Labor unemployment at the same time?
I've been dealing with a back injury from work and my doctor says I'll need at least 6-8 weeks off. My employer's short term disability kicked in but only covers 60% of my pay. I'm wondering if I can also file for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor to make up some of the difference? Has anyone been in this situation before? I don't want to mess up either benefit by applying for both.
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NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits - when will tax refund arrive?
I got unemployment benefits last year and paid taxes on them, but then I heard the IRS was supposed to give refunds for some of the unemployment tax. I filed my NYS Department of Labor weekly claims properly and everything was legit. Does anyone know when these unemployment tax refunds are actually going to show up? I keep checking my bank account but nothing yet. My neighbor said she got hers already but I'm still waiting.
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ugh the whole unemployment tax situation is so confusing! I had similar issues when I was dealing with my NYS Department of Labor claim status and trying to figure out all the tax implications
If you're having trouble getting through to the IRS about unemployment-related tax questions, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) - they helped me connect with the right people when I couldn't get through the phone lines. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It was really helpful when I was trying to sort out my unemployment benefit tax situation.
Interesting, I didn't know there were services that could help with getting through to government agencies. Might be worth looking into if the IRS lines are still impossible to reach.
Why is unemployment an issue - struggling to understand NYS Department of Labor system delays
I've been trying to figure out why unemployment seems to be such a complicated issue with NYS Department of Labor. Filed my claim 6 weeks ago after getting laid off from my warehouse job and it's been nothing but problems. First my claim sat in adjudication for 3 weeks with no explanation, then when it finally got approved I had issues with my weekly certifications not going through properly. Now I'm getting conflicting information about job search requirements - the website says one thing but the letter I got says something different. Why is unemployment such an issue to deal with? Is it supposed to be this hard to get benefits you've paid into? Feeling really frustrated and wondering if anyone else thinks the whole system is just broken.
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The issue with unemployment isn't just NYS Department of Labor - it's that the whole concept puts people in limbo between jobs. You're dealing with bureaucracy when you're already stressed about money and finding work. Plus they make you jump through hoops to prove you're looking for jobs when most of us are already doing that anyway. It's like they assume everyone is trying to cheat the system.
exactly! and then they act surprised when people get frustrated. like sorry for being stressed about paying rent while your system takes forever to process a simple claim
From a practical standpoint, the best approach is to stay on top of your weekly certifications, keep detailed job search records, and respond immediately to any requests for information. I know it seems overwhelming but the system does work if you follow all the procedures exactly. Most delays happen when people miss deadlines or don't provide complete documentation.
That makes sense. I think part of my problem was not understanding how strict they are about deadlines. I'll be more careful going forward.
Where do I apply for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?
I just got laid off from my warehouse job yesterday and I need to figure out where to apply for unemployment benefits. I've never done this before and I'm kind of panicking about how I'm going to pay rent next month. Can someone walk me through where exactly I need to go to file my claim? I keep seeing different websites when I google it and I don't want to mess this up.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone (which is super common), I used a service called Claimyr that helped me get through to an actual agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It saved me so much frustration when I had questions about my claim status.
Never heard of that before. Is it legit or is there a catch?
It's legit - they just help you get through the phone system to talk to NYS Department of Labor staff. I was skeptical too but it actually worked when I couldn't get through any other way.
How long does it take to get accepted for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor?
I just submitted my initial unemployment claim through the NYS Department of Labor website last Tuesday and I'm wondering what kind of timeline I should expect. My former employer laid me off due to budget cuts, so it should be pretty straightforward, but I keep reading different things online about processing times. Some people say a few days, others mention weeks. Has anyone recently gone through this process? I need to know if I should be looking for other income sources while I wait.
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The key is staying on top of your weekly certifications while you wait. I made the mistake of not filing my first week because I thought I had to wait for approval first - cost me a week of benefits. Also, if you don't hear anything after two weeks, try calling the NYS Department of Labor helpline, though getting through can be challenging during peak hours.
OMG yes the phone situation is terrible! I've been trying to call for three days about my pending claim and either get busy signals or sit on hold for hours before getting disconnected. There has to be a better way to reach someone.
Actually, I had this exact problem trying to reach NYS Department of Labor agents about my claim status. After weeks of failed calls, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls for you and gets you connected to an actual person. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. It saved me so much frustration - got through on the first try and finally got my adjudication issue resolved.
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Wait, what about partial disability? Like if you can work limited hours?
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Nasira Ibanez
Even with partial disability, you'd need to be cleared by your doctor to work and actively seeking employment to qualify for unemployment. The partial disability payments might affect your unemployment calculation too. It gets complicated quickly - definitely worth talking to NYS Department of Labor directly about your specific medical restrictions.
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