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- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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How long does my employer have to respond to NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim?
Filed for unemployment benefits 2 weeks ago after being laid off from my restaurant job. My claim is still showing as pending and I'm wondering how long my former employer has to respond to the NYS Department of Labor? I know they got some kind of notice but I haven't heard anything back yet. Getting worried because I need to pay rent next week and don't know if this delay is normal or if something went wrong.
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What are the stipulations for unemployment benefits in NYS Department of Labor system?
I'm totally confused about all the requirements for getting unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. I know I need to file weekly claims but what else? Do I have to apply for jobs every week? How many? What happens if I miss a week? I've been getting different answers from people and the my.ny.gov website is kind of overwhelming. Can someone break down the main stipulations I need to follow to keep getting my benefits?
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The whole system is so confusing honestly. I've been trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks to clarify some of these rules but can never get through on the phone. The automated system just hangs up on me after waiting forever.
I had the same problem until I found Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to actual NYS Department of Labor agents when you can't reach them yourself. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get my questions answered without the endless hold times.
One thing people forget is that if you're doing any kind of work, even gig work or odd jobs, you HAVE to report it on your weekly claim. The amount doesn't matter - report everything. NYS Department of Labor will calculate how it affects your benefits but not reporting can get you in trouble for fraud.
Good point! I did some freelance work last month and wasn't sure if I needed to report it since it was just a few hours.
How to sign up for unemployment benefits with NYS Department of Labor - lost my job yesterday
I got laid off yesterday from my retail job and have no idea how to sign up for unemployment benefits. I've never done this before and I'm really stressed about it. Does anyone know the steps to get started with NYS Department of Labor? I heard you have to do it online but I don't even know what website to go to. I need to figure this out fast because I have rent due next week and no savings.
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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.
How get unemployment benefits - NYS Department of Labor first time filing help needed
I just got laid off from my warehouse job last week and need to know how get unemployment benefits. Never filed before and the NYS Department of Labor website is confusing me. Do I apply online or call? What documents do I need? My manager said something about needing to file weekly but I don't understand what that means. Really stressed about paying rent next month if this takes too long to process.
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honestly the whole system is a mess. I've been trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim being stuck in adjudication. the phone lines are always busy and when you do get through they just tell you to wait. super frustrating when you're trying to pay bills
I had the same problem with getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents. Someone on here recommended Claimyr and it actually worked - they got me connected to an agent in like 20 minutes. Check out claimyr.com, they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Make sure you file within the first week after losing your job. There's no waiting period in NY but if you delay filing your initial claim, you could miss out on benefits for those weeks. Also keep all your paperwork from your employer about the layoff - you might need it if there are any questions about your separation.
How much will unemployment pay - NYS Department of Labor weekly benefit calculation help needed
I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant and need to figure out how much my weekly unemployment benefits will be from NYS Department of Labor. I was making $52,000 a year working full time. Does anyone know how they calculate the weekly amount? I've heard different things about it being based on your highest quarter or some percentage of your wages. Really stressed about covering my rent and bills while I look for work.
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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.
Freya Collins
I had a really hard time getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor to check on my claim status when I was in a similar situation. Kept getting disconnected or put on hold for hours. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls and waits on hold for you, then connects you to an actual agent when they pick up. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made it so much easier to get real answers about my adjudication timeline.
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Camila Castillo
That sounds too good to be true, how much does something like that cost?
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Freya Collins
I was skeptical too but it actually worked. They don't ask for any personal info upfront, you just give them your callback number and they call you when they get an agent on the line.
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LongPeri
Just want to add my experience - my employer responded on day 8 but didn't contest anything, just confirmed the separation details. My claim was approved 3 days later. So even if they respond, it doesn't necessarily mean bad news!
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