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NYS Department of Labor earning allowance unemployment - confused about work limits
Can someone explain what earning allowance means for unemployment benefits? I just started a part-time job making $18/hour for about 15 hours a week and I'm worried about how this affects my weekly claim. The NYS Department of Labor website mentions something about an earning allowance but I don't understand if I can keep working this job or if I need to report it differently. My benefits are $320 per week and I really need to keep getting something while I look for full-time work. Do I still file my weekly claims the same way?
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How do I apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?
I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing company after 3 years and I have no idea how to apply for unemployment benefits. I've never had to do this before and I'm really stressed about paying my bills. Can someone walk me through the process? Do I need to go somewhere in person or can I do it online? What documents do I need to have ready?
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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess. took me forever to figure out how to navigate their website and then my claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks with no explanation. hopefully you have better luck than i did
NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits not covering my expenses - what if unemployment is not enough?
I've been collecting unemployment for 6 weeks now and I'm getting $347 per week from NYS Department of Labor. Problem is my rent alone is $1,200 and I have car payments, utilities, groceries. Even with the maximum benefit amount I qualified for, what if unemployment is not enough to survive? I'm already behind on bills and my savings are gone. Are there other programs I can apply for while collecting UI? I'm doing my job searches every week but nothing's coming through yet.
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same boat here!! my UI is like $280/week and my mortgage is $1800 😠this system is broken
Check with your mortgage company about forbearance options if you haven't already. Many lenders are still offering payment deferrals for unemployment situations.
Are you claiming the maximum amount you're eligible for? Sometimes people don't realize they can request a recalculation if their base period wages were higher than what NYS Department of Labor initially used. Worth double checking your monetary determination letter.
How do I check that? I just took whatever amount they gave me when I filed.
What are unemployment benefits based on - confused about NYS Department of Labor calculation
I just got laid off from my retail job after working there for 8 months and I'm trying to figure out how much I might get in unemployment benefits. I've been looking at the NYS Department of Labor website but I'm honestly confused about how they calculate the amount. Is it based on my last paycheck? My highest quarter? I was making $18/hour but my hours varied a lot - some weeks I worked 35 hours, other weeks only 20. I also had a different job before this one where I made more money but that was over a year ago. Does that count? Really need to understand this before I file my claim.
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I went through this same confusion last year! The base period thing is really important to understand. For me, I filed in March 2024 so my base period was October 2022 through September 2023. My most recent job wasn't even counted because it was too recent. Make sure you have all your W-2s and pay stubs ready when you file because NYS Department of Labor will verify everything anyway.
Where can I sign up for unemployment benefits in NY - need help with the application process
Just lost my job yesterday and I have no idea where to start with filing for unemployment. I keep seeing different websites when I search online and I'm worried about using the wrong one. Can someone tell me the official site where I can sign up for unemployment benefits? Also, do I need to wait a certain amount of time before I can apply or should I do it right away? I'm pretty stressed about this whole situation and don't want to mess anything up.
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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a nightmare!! i applied 2 months ago and STILL haven't gotten my first payment because they keep asking for more documentation. make sure you have EVERYTHING ready before you even start the application or you'll be waiting forever like me
What kind of documentation did they ask for? I want to make sure I have everything ready.
Ellie Lopez
The NYS unemployment system is SO confusing about this stuff. I've been unemployed since December and still don't understand half the rules. Why can't they just make it simple - if you work, you lose benefits. Instead we have all these calculations and formulas that nobody explains clearly.
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Justin Chang
The earning allowance exists to encourage people to take part-time work while searching for full-time employment. It prevents the 'benefits cliff' where working a few hours would make you worse off financially.
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Chad Winthrope
Just keep filing your weekly claims and be honest about your earnings. The system will calculate everything automatically when you enter your gross wages. Don't overthink it too much.
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