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Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
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- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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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.
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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.
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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.
interesting, never heard of that before. did they charge you anything for it?
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.
Does being terminated affect unemployment benefits in NYS - need clarification
I got terminated from my job last week and I'm really confused about whether this affects my ability to get unemployment benefits. My supervisor said I was let go for 'performance issues' but I feel like it was really because I complained about unsafe working conditions. I've never filed for unemployment before and I'm not sure if being terminated instead of laid off changes anything. Can I still apply with NYS Department of Labor or will they automatically deny me? I'm really worried about paying my bills.
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I had a similar situation last year where I couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor to check on my claim status after being terminated. The phone lines were always busy and I was getting really anxious about the whole process. A friend told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really took the stress out of trying to get answers about my adjudication process.
How long did it take them to help you get through? I'm dreading having to call if my claim gets stuck.
It was pretty quick actually, way better than spending hours on hold or getting disconnected. Worth checking out if you run into phone issues.
wait so if you get fired you can still get unemployment? i thought only people who got laid off could get it
It depends on the reason for termination. Laid off or fired for non-misconduct reasons usually qualify. Fired for misconduct usually doesn't. NYS Department of Labor makes the final determination during their investigation.
How much does unemployment insurance cost in NY - confused about deductions
I just started a new job and I'm looking at my paystub trying to understand all the deductions. I see something for unemployment insurance but I'm confused about how much this actually costs me as an employee. My coworker said employees don't pay anything for UI in New York but I swear I see it on my paystub. Can someone explain how unemployment insurance cost works? Is this something that gets taken out of my paycheck or does my employer pay it all?
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If you're having trouble getting answers about your specific situation or need to verify your unemployment insurance contributions with NYS Department of Labor, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They help you get through to actual agents when the phone lines are busy. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped when I needed to check my benefit eligibility last year.
Thanks for the suggestion! Right now I just needed to understand the deduction but I'll keep that in mind if I ever need to file a claim.
Just remember that even though you're paying into unemployment insurance, there's no guarantee you'll actually get benefits if you need them. The NYS Department of Labor can be really picky about eligibility requirements and they seem to find reasons to deny claims all the time.
That's not entirely accurate. Most people who lose their job through no fault of their own do qualify for benefits. The key is understanding the requirements - you need sufficient work history and wages, and you can't be disqualified for misconduct or voluntary quit without good cause.
NYS Department of Labor qualifying separation determination - what does this mean for my unemployment claim?
I just received a letter from NYS Department of Labor about my unemployment claim and it mentions a 'qualifying separation determination' but I have no idea what this actually means. I was laid off from my retail job in December due to store closure and filed my claim right away. My weekly claims have been going through fine but now I got this official looking document that talks about separation determination. Does this mean there's a problem with my claim? Should I be worried about having to pay money back? The letter doesn't really explain it in plain English and I'm getting anxious about what this could mean for my benefits.
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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about any of their determinations, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. I was stuck trying to call for weeks about my adjudication status and this got me through to someone who could explain everything in about 15 minutes.
How much does something like that cost? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for days about my own determination letter.
It's worth checking out their site for details, but honestly after spending hours on hold getting nowhere, any reasonable cost was worth it to actually talk to someone who could help.
Dylan Cooper
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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Sofia Ramirez
Never heard of that service before. Did they actually help with employer questions or just unemployment claims?
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Dylan Cooper
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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Dmitry Volkov
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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