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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.
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Why does it take so long for unemployment to be approved by NYS Department of Labor?
I filed my unemployment claim 5 weeks ago and I'm still waiting for approval. My status just says 'under review' and I haven't heard anything from NYS Department of Labor. I lost my job through no fault of my own (company downsized) so I don't understand what's taking so long. I've been doing my weekly claims but still no payments. Is this normal? Why does the approval process take forever?
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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.
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?
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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.
NYS Department of Labor unemployment types - confused about which category I qualify for
I'm trying to figure out what type of unemployment benefits I can apply for through NYS Department of Labor and I'm getting really confused by all the different categories. I lost my job last month when my company downsized, but I also heard there are different types depending on your situation. Can someone explain what are the 4 types of unemployment that NYS Department of Labor recognizes? I want to make sure I'm filing for the right one because I don't want to mess up my claim and have to deal with adjudication issues later.
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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.
How does unemployment benefits work - confused about NYS Department of Labor process
I just got laid off from my job at a retail store after 2 years and I'm completely lost about how unemployment benefits work. I've never had to deal with this before and I'm honestly freaking out a bit. I know I need to file with NYS Department of Labor but I don't understand the whole process. Do I get money right away? How much will I get? Do I have to keep proving I'm looking for work every week? My manager said something about waiting periods but I'm not sure what that means. Can someone explain how this all works from start to finish? I really need to understand what I'm getting into here.
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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
AuthorOh 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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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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