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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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Ingrid Larsson

How to fill out unemployment form correctly for NYS Department of Labor claim

I'm trying to file my initial unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor but I'm really confused about some of the questions on the form. Like when they ask about my last day of work - do I put the last day I actually worked or the day my employment ended? And what's the difference between being laid off vs terminated? I worked at a restaurant that closed permanently due to rent issues. Also confused about the weekly benefit amount calculation section - do I need to calculate this myself or does the system do it automatically? Really don't want to mess this up and delay my claim.

Raj Gupta

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ugh the whole form is confusing, took me like 3 tries to get it right and i still had to call them to fix stuff. make sure you double check everything before submitting because going back to change things is a nightmare

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Oh no that's exactly what I'm worried about! How long did it take them to fix the issues when you called?

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Raj Gupta

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forever. could never get through on the phone, kept getting busy signals or hung up on. ended up using this service called claimyr.com that helped me get connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. saved me so much frustration

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The wage information section trips people up a lot. You'll need to provide details about all employers from the last 18 months, including dates of employment and reason for separation from each job. If you worked multiple jobs or had gaps in employment, make sure to account for everything accurately.

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TechNinja

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What if I can't remember exact start dates from a year ago? I have my W2 but it doesn't show when I started.

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Do your best to estimate - the NYS Department of Labor will verify with your employers anyway. Check old paystubs, tax documents, or even your social media if you posted about starting a new job. Close approximation is better than leaving it blank.

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Nia Harris

What is the definition of unemployment for NYS Department of Labor benefits eligibility?

I'm trying to understand exactly what counts as being unemployed for NYS Department of Labor purposes. I was let go from my job last month but I'm doing some freelance work here and there. Does that disqualify me from unemployment benefits? What's the official definition the state uses? I want to make sure I'm eligible before I file my claim.

I had similar confusion when I got laid off. What really helped me was using Claimyr to actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor about my specific situation. You can check out their service at claimyr.com - they help you get through to an actual agent instead of waiting on hold forever. There's even a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me time and stress.

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How much does that cost? I'm already strapped for cash after losing my job.

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It's worth it when you consider how much time you save not calling repeatedly. Plus they focus on getting you connected so you can get accurate info about your specific situation.

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The whole system is designed to make you jump through hoops. They'll find any excuse to deny claims these days. But yeah technically if you're not working your regular job and looking for work you should qualify.

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Raul Neal

What does benefit pay date progress mean for NYS Department of Labor unemployment status?

I've been checking my unemployment claim status on my.ny.gov and noticed something called 'benefit pay date progress' in my account dashboard. It's been sitting there for about a week now and I have no idea what it means. My weekly claim was certified last Monday but I still haven't received any payment. Is this normal? Should I be worried that something is wrong with my claim? I tried calling NYS Department of Labor but couldn't get through to anyone who could explain what this status actually means.

I had the same frustration trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about payment statuses. After waiting on hold for hours multiple times, I found this service called Claimyr that actually got me through to an agent in like 15 minutes. They have a website at claimyr.com and there's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to talk to someone about your payment status.

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interesting, never heard of that before. did they charge you anything for it?

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They do charge a fee but honestly it was worth it to actually talk to a real person instead of getting hung up on over and over. The agent was able to explain exactly what was happening with my payment.

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The whole NYS Department of Labor payment system is confusing as hell. Why can't they just say 'payment processing' or 'payment sent' like normal people? All these vague status messages just make everyone panic for no reason.

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Sofia Rodriguez

Filed for NYS Department of Labor benefits after factory automation - do you think robots will cause unemployment in the future why or why not

Just got laid off from my manufacturing job because they brought in automated equipment to replace half our line. Filed my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor yesterday and it got me thinking - do you think robots will cause unemployment in the future why or why not? I mean I'm 47 years old and feel like I'm competing with machines now. My claim is still pending but I'm wondering if this is just the beginning. Anyone else lose their job to automation recently?

The whole system is rigged anyway! These corporations get tax breaks to automate then we have to pay for unemployment benefits for the workers they displaced. NYS Department of Labor should make companies pay more into the unemployment fund when they automate jobs. It's not fair that taxpayers foot the bill.

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That's actually an interesting point about funding. I never thought about who pays when automation causes layoffs.

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honestly i think robots will eventually do most jobs but it might take longer than people think. like my dad lost his job to a machine in the 80s but found work in maintenance. technology moves fast but people adapt too i guess

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Liam Sullivan

Who is subject to federal unemployment tax - confused about NYS Department of Labor employer requirements

I'm starting a small consulting business in NY and trying to figure out if I need to pay federal unemployment taxes and how this affects my future unemployment eligibility through NYS Department of Labor. I've read conflicting information about who's actually subject to FUTA and when employers have to start paying into the system. Does anyone know the specific thresholds? I want to make sure I'm compliant but also understand how this impacts my ability to file for unemployment benefits later if my business doesn't work out.

I had issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I needed clarification on employer requirements. Spent hours on hold just to get disconnected. Finally used claimyr.com to get connected to an actual agent who could explain the registration process. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me so much time compared to calling directly.

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Never heard of that service before. Did they actually help with employer questions or just unemployment claims?

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They helped me get through to the employer services division at NYS Department of Labor. The agent was able to walk me through the whole registration process.

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Don't forget about the different FUTA rates too. Standard rate is 6% but you get credit for state unemployment taxes paid, usually bringing it down to 0.6%. Make sure you file your state returns on time or you lose that credit.

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