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Wait I'm confused - do I report the gross amount or just what I actually received? Some weeks they took out child support so my actual deposit was less than the benefit amount.
Report the gross amount shown on your 1099-G. Any deductions for child support, overpayments, or other withholdings don't change the taxable amount for IRS purposes.
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If you're dealing with coordinating NYS Department of Labor benefits and family leave, you might need to talk to an actual agent about your specific situation. I had a complicated case recently and couldn't get through on the phone for weeks. Someone here recommended using claimyr.com to get connected faster - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely check that out if I can't get through to NYS Department of Labor directly.
this is all great in theory but the reality is most family policies still suck even when unemployment is low... employers find ways around offering real benefits
True, but it's still better than when unemployment is high and workers have zero leverage. At least there's some movement in the right direction.
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Wait I thought only big companies had to pay this?? I work for a tiny restaurant and I'm pretty sure they don't pay unemployment insurance because when I asked about it my manager said they were too small
Size doesn't matter as much as the wage thresholds mentioned above. Your restaurant probably does have to pay if they meet the criteria, but some small businesses don't realize their obligations.
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If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to get clarification on requirements, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual agent when I couldn't get past the busy signals. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really saved me time when I needed answers about my claim status.
Never heard of that service before, is it legit? The NYS Department of Labor phone system is definitely impossible to get through to.
Also make sure you file your initial claim as soon as possible after becoming unemployed. There's a one week waiting period before benefits start, and any delays in filing can push back when you receive your first payment. The weekly claims have to be filed every week even if your initial claim is still being processed.
Dmitri Volkov
I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and can never get through! The phone system is absolutely useless. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to a real person there?
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Gabrielle Dubois
•I had the same problem trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about my adjudication issue. After weeks of busy signals and getting hung up on, I used this service called Claimyr that actually got me through to an agent. You can check it out at claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. It was honestly a relief to finally talk to someone who could explain what was happening with my claim.
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Tyrone Johnson
Just want to add that you should definitely keep doing your weekly certifications even while waiting! I made the mistake of stopping when my claim was taking forever and it created a gap in my benefits that was a nightmare to fix.
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