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How many weeks unemployment benefits can I get from NYS Department of Labor?
I just started collecting unemployment and I'm trying to figure out how many weeks of benefits I can get total. My friend said it's 26 weeks but I've seen different numbers online. Does it depend on how much I worked before or is it the same for everyone? Also does the amount I get each week affect how many weeks I can collect? Really confused about this whole system.
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Is unemployment compensation included gross income for NYS Department of Labor benefits?
I'm really confused about tax stuff with my unemployment benefits. I've been getting UI payments from NYS Department of Labor for about 8 weeks now and I'm trying to figure out if this counts as gross income when I fill out forms or applications. Like when I apply for apartments or loans, do I include my weekly unemployment amount as part of my gross income? Also not sure if this affects my job search requirements or anything with NYS Department of Labor. Can someone explain how this works?
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to get specific answers about your benefits or tax withholding, I used a 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 needed to update my withholding preferences.
How much does that cost? I've been trying to call for weeks about changing my tax withholding but can never get through.
Just to add - when I was collecting unemployment last year, some landlords were hesitant about UI as income verification, but others accepted it as long as I could show consistent payment history and had a good credit score. Having documentation from NYS Department of Labor about your benefit amount definitely helps with applications.
Should I appeal my NYS Department of Labor unemployment decision - worth the hassle?
Got my determination letter yesterday and they denied my claim saying I was fired for misconduct. Thing is, I was let go because our department got restructured and they said my position was eliminated. My supervisor even said it wasn't performance related when I left. The letter mentions I can appeal within 30 days but I'm not sure if it's worth going through all that. Has anyone here successfully appealed a misconduct determination? What should I expect if I do appeal this decision?
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask questions about the appeal process, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach someone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I was stuck trying to get clarification on my appeal status and this got me through to an actual person who could explain the next steps.
Never heard of that before but might be worth looking into. The phone lines are impossible to get through on.
When can I get unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor - timing questions
I'm confused about the timing for when I can actually get unemployment benefits. I lost my job last Friday and I'm not sure if I should apply right away or wait until Monday? Also how long does it take for the first payment to come through? I've never filed for unemployment before and the NYS Department of Labor website is kind of overwhelming with all the information. Can someone explain the basic timeline for getting benefits?
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! I've been waiting 6 WEEKS for my adjudication to be resolved and can't get anyone on the phone. Meanwhile bills are piling up and the NYS Department of Labor just sends form letters saying 'your claim is being reviewed.' This is ridiculous!
How much can you work on unemployment benefits without losing NYS Department of Labor eligibility?
I just started collecting unemployment and got offered some part-time work at a local retail store. I want to take it but I'm terrified of messing up my benefits. Does anyone know exactly how much you can work while on unemployment in NY? I've heard different things from people - some say any work disqualifies you, others say you can work a little bit. My weekly benefit amount is $365 if that matters. I really need the income but can't afford to lose my unemployment completely.
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I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask this exact question but their phone lines are impossible. Tried calling at 8am sharp and still couldn't get through. It's so frustrating when you need a simple answer about work rules. Finally found a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much stress trying to figure this out on my own.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps you actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor sounds worth it. Their customer service is horrible.
Just remember you still have to do your job search activities even if you're working part-time! I made that mistake and almost got in trouble during my eligibility review. Three job contacts per week unless you're in standby status.
Good point! I'm definitely still actively looking for full-time work. This part-time thing is just to help with bills until I find something permanent.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about your specific benefit duration, I had luck using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an actual agent. 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.
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Aisha Ali
How much does that cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone at our own state agency.
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Mateo Gonzalez
I hear you on that frustration, but honestly the time I saved was worth it. The regular phone lines are just impossible to get through on.
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Ethan Moore
Same boat here - filed 2 weeks ago and still waiting to hear back about anything. This whole system is such a mess, no wonder people can't get straight answers about something as basic as how long benefits last.
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