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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN ANYWAY!!! Doesn't matter who's president, NYS Department of Labor takes forever to process claims and the job search requirements are ridiculous. Three contacts a week when most places don't even respond to applications anymore!
I get the frustration but the job search requirement helps ensure people are actively looking. It's annoying but it's not that hard to meet if you track your applications properly.
Just keep filing your weekly claims on schedule and don't worry about political changes affecting your regular UI benefits. The unemployment insurance system has operated consistently through many different administrations. Focus on your job search and meeting the NYS Department of Labor requirements - that's what actually matters for keeping your benefits active.
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I had trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to verify my direct deposit setup was correct. Kept getting busy signals for days. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was able to confirm my banking info was entered right and my next payment should come through direct deposit.
How much does that cost? Seems like something that should be free to check
It was worth it for me since I was stressed about getting my payments delayed. The peace of mind knowing everything was set up correctly was valuable.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing with all these calculations. I filed 3 months ago and I'm still not 100% sure they calculated mine correctly but I was afraid to question it and mess up my payments. The whole thing gives me anxiety.
Just remember you also have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits so factor that in when budgeting. They don't automatically withhold taxes unless you request it.
Oh great, another thing to worry about. Can I have them take taxes out automatically?
Yes, you can elect to have 10% withheld for federal taxes when you file your weekly claims. It's an option in the system.
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omg this is so accurate!!! my worker acted like she was doing me some huge favor just by looking at my file. meanwhile my rent is due and I haven't gotten paid in 6 weeks because of their stupid adjudication process
I think you're being a bit dramatic with the Lex Luthor comparison. These workers deal with hundreds of cases and have to follow federal and state regulations. The adjudication process exists to prevent fraud, which costs taxpayers millions. Maybe try approaching them with more patience and understanding of their constraints rather than assuming malicious intent.
Found the NYS Department of Labor worker! Just kidding but seriously some of these people could use customer service training.
Finnegan Gunn
Don't forget you'll need to file weekly claims too once your initial application is processed. That's separate from the sign up process but equally important for actually getting paid.
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Ellie Kim
yeah the weekly claims thing confused me at first, I thought filing once was enough lol
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Jasmine Hernandez
•Wait, so after I sign up I have to keep doing something every week? This is more complicated than I thought...
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