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The system is just broken. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months on different issues and they're completely overwhelmed. Five weeks is unfortunately becoming the new normal for approval times.
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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.
That's actually an interesting point about funding. I never thought about who pays when automation causes layoffs.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is SO confusing with all these different categories. I thought there was just one type of unemployment! This is exactly why people get stressed about filing claims.
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omg this is giving me flashbacks to when I filed 3 years ago... the stress of not knowing if you'll get approved is the worst part. at least now you can do everything online instead of having to mail forms
Here's what nobody tells you - even after you're approved, payments can still get held up for random verification requests. NYS Department of Labor might ask you to prove your identity, verify your work history, or confirm your job search activities. Always respond immediately to any requests or your benefits will be suspended. Also, keep in mind that unemployment benefits are taxable income, so you can choose to have taxes withheld or pay them later when you file your tax return. The maximum weekly benefit amount in New York is currently $504, but most people get less depending on their previous wages.
I had no idea about the tax thing! Should I definitely have them withhold taxes or is it better to pay later?
Raj Gupta
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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Ingrid Larsson
•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
•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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Lena Müller
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
•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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Lena Müller
•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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