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The whole system is designed to pay out as little as possible while making you jump through endless hoops. Even if you qualify for the maximum, they'll find ways to delay or reduce your payments. I've been fighting with them for weeks over some arbitrary adjudication issue that makes no sense.
Just wanted to add that the dependent allowance can really help if you have kids. I get an extra $200 per week for my two children on top of my regular benefit amount. Make sure you claim your dependents when you file - you can't add them later easily.
Good to know! I don't have kids but that's definitely something people should be aware of.
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The whole unemployment system is a JOKE. They make you jump through ridiculous hoops just to get benefits you already paid into through your taxes. And don't even get me started on how long adjudication takes if they have any questions about your eligibility!
I feel you on the adjudication thing. Mine took 6 weeks and they never explained why.
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The unemployment system is designed to keep people stressed and relationships falling apart! They want you desperate so you'll take any crappy job. Meanwhile they make it impossible to actually get help when you need it. Your girlfriend should understand that this isn't your fault - the whole economy is rigged against working people.
I understand the frustration with the system, but focusing on what you can control - like maintaining your job search and communicating with your partner - is usually more helpful than getting angry at things you can't change.
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appeals are such a pain with this system!! took me 3 months to get mine resolved and they still messed up the paperwork twice. make copies of EVERYTHING you send them because they love to lose stuff
Ugh that's exactly what I'm worried about. Did you end up winning your appeal at least?
Javier Cruz
If clearing your cache doesn't work, you might need to contact an NYS Department of Labor agent directly. I had a similar issue where the system was mixing up different types of forms and I couldn't get through on the phone for weeks. I ended up using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. The agent was able to clear up the system error on my account in just a few minutes.
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Paolo Longo
•I've never heard of that service but if it actually gets you through to someone at NYS Department of Labor it might be worth trying. The regular phone number just hangs up on me.
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Emma Thompson
Just to clarify for anyone else reading - Form 940 is specifically the Employer's Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. Employers use it to report wages subject to FUTA tax and calculate their annual FUTA tax liability. As unemployment claimants, we have nothing to do with this form. If you're seeing it on your weekly claim, it's definitely a system error that needs to be fixed.
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