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Who does unemployment affect - concerned about my family's situation
I'm trying to understand who unemployment really affects because my situation is getting complicated. I lost my job 2 months ago and have been collecting UI benefits through NYS Department of Labor, but now my spouse is worried about losing their job too. We have two kids and I'm wondering how unemployment affects families like ours. Does it impact your credit? What about kids' school programs that depend on income verification? I've been doing my weekly claims and job search requirements but honestly I'm scared about the bigger picture of how this affects everyone in our household.
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Is it easy to apply for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor?
I'm thinking about filing for unemployment but honestly have no idea what I'm getting into. Lost my job last week at a retail store and my friend said I should apply but didn't really explain the process. Is it easy to apply for unemployment through NYS Department of Labor or am I going to be dealing with a nightmare of paperwork and phone calls? I've heard mixed things about the my.ny.gov website and whether it actually works. Just want to know what to expect before I start this whole thing.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!!! They make it seem easy to apply but then they find every excuse to delay or deny your claim. I've been fighting them for 3 months over a simple separation issue and still haven't received a penny. Don't get your hopes up that it'll be smooth sailing.
Sorry you're going through that. What kind of separation issue are they questioning?
When can you collect unemployment benefits - NYS Department of Labor eligibility question
I'm really confused about when exactly you're eligible to collect unemployment benefits in New York. I got laid off from my restaurant job last month but I'm not sure if I qualify or when I can start collecting. I worked there for about 8 months and before that I had a part-time retail job for like 6 months. Do I need to wait a certain amount of time after getting laid off? And how much work history do you need to qualify? I've been putting off filing because I'm worried I don't meet the requirements and don't want to mess anything up with NYS Department of Labor.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I filed my claim last year. Spent hours on hold trying to ask questions about my eligibility. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually gets you connected to real NYS Department of Labor agents without the endless hold times. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much frustration when I needed to verify my claim status.
Interesting, I'll keep that in mind if I run into issues. Hopefully the online filing process is straightforward enough that I won't need to call.
That actually sounds really useful. The NYS Department of Labor phone system is absolutely terrible. Always busy or you get disconnected after waiting forever.
Where is unemployment right now in NY - claim status showing nothing for 2 weeks
I submitted my unemployment application two weeks ago and my claim status on the NYS Department of Labor website just shows blank. No pending, no approved, no denied - literally nothing. I can log into my.ny.gov fine but when I click on unemployment services it's like my claim doesn't exist. I tried calling the NYS Department of Labor but after waiting 45 minutes I got disconnected. Has anyone else had their claim just disappear from the system? I'm starting to panic because I have bills due and no idea where my application went.
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same boat here, claim disappeared after I submitted it last week. at least you got a confirmation email, I didn't even get that
For future reference, always save screenshots when you submit your unemployment application. The NYS Department of Labor system can be glitchy and having proof of submission helps if you need to call them. Also make sure you're checking the right section - sometimes claims show up under 'Benefit Programs' instead of 'Unemployment Insurance' in your my.ny.gov account.
Thank you! I'll check the Benefit Programs section. I was only looking under Unemployment Insurance this whole time.
Do you pay back unemployment taxes to NYS Department of Labor after getting benefits?
I've been getting unemployment benefits for about 8 weeks now and someone at work mentioned that you have to pay back unemployment taxes later. Is this true? I'm really confused because I thought unemployment was something we all pay into through our paychecks when we're working. Do I need to set aside money to pay the NYS Department of Labor back for my benefits? I'm already struggling financially and this is making me panic.
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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on your specific situation, I found 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. Really saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals when I had questions about my claim status.
That might be helpful, I've been trying to call them for days about something else and can never get through.
Louisa Ramirez
ugh the whole system is broken... unemployment affects working people too because our taxes pay for it and then when we need it the system doesn't work properly
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TommyKapitz
Don't forget unemployment affects your future job prospects too if you're not strategic about it. Use this time for networking and skill building. Keep detailed records of your job search activities beyond what NYS Department of Labor requires.
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