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Is there federal unemployment benefits or just NYS Department of Labor state programs?
I'm really confused about unemployment benefits right now. My friend in another state mentioned something about federal unemployment programs, but when I filed my claim here in NY everything went through the NYS Department of Labor website. Are there actually federal unemployment benefits available or is everything handled at the state level? I lost my job last month and want to make sure I'm not missing out on any additional benefits I could be eligible for. The NYS Department of Labor portal only shows my regular UI claim status but I keep seeing references online to federal programs.
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Does NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits work the same way in different states?
I'm moving from New York to another state next month and I'm currently receiving unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. My weekly claim amount is $347 and I still have about 12 weeks left on my claim. Does anyone know if I can transfer my NYS unemployment to the new state or do I have to start over completely? I've been looking online but the information is confusing. I work in tech sales and my job search has been going okay here but I'm worried about losing my benefits during the move.
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The most important thing is DON'T let your weekly claims lapse during the move! I made that mistake when I relocated and it took weeks to straighten out with NYS Department of Labor. Even if you're busy packing and moving, you have to file that weekly claim on time or you'll lose those weeks permanently.
This is exactly why the unemployment system needs to be modernized. Why should someone lose benefits just because they're trying to find better opportunities in a different state? The whole thing is bureaucratic nonsense.
totally agree! my friend had to turn down a good job opportunity because she was worried about messing up her unemployment claim
Can I still file my taxes if I owe NYS Department of Labor unemployment overpayment?
I got hit with a $2,800 overpayment notice from NYS Department of Labor last month saying I need to pay back benefits from 2023. I'm supposed to file my 2024 tax return soon but I'm worried - can I still file my taxes even though I owe this money back to unemployment? Will the IRS or state tax people know about the overpayment? I'm scared they're going to take my refund or something. Has anyone been in this situation before?
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I had a similar issue with getting through to NYS Department of Labor about my overpayment questions. After weeks of busy signals and dropped calls, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me connected to a real person at NYS Department of Labor. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Might be worth checking out if you need to clarify anything about your overpayment before filing taxes.
How much does something like that cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone at our own unemployment office
I get the frustration, but after spending hours trying to get through myself it was totally worth it. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual person to sort these things out properly.
File your taxes for sure! I owed money back to unemployment too and my tax guy said it's totally separate. The worst thing you can do is not file because then you get in trouble with taxes AND unemployment. At least if you file your taxes you're only dealing with one government agency being mad at you lol
Thanks, that actually makes me feel better about it. I was imagining all these government agencies talking to each other and making my life miserable.
How long does unemployment decision take from NYS Department of Labor after filing?
Filed my initial unemployment claim 2 weeks ago and still waiting for a decision from NYS Department of Labor. My claim status just says 'under review' on the my.ny.gov portal. I'm starting to stress because I have bills coming up and no idea when I'll hear back. Is this normal? How long does an unemployment decision usually take? I've been certifying weekly but haven't received any payments yet.
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Keep certifying your weekly claims even while waiting for the decision. If you're approved, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you certified. The key is making sure you continue to meet the job search requirements during this time - NYS Department of Labor tracks this stuff closely now.
Good point about the job search requirements. I've been documenting everything just in case.
Does the Fed raising interest rates affect unemployment benefits in NY?
I've been hearing a lot about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates lately and how it might cause more layoffs. I'm currently collecting unemployment through NYS Department of Labor and wondering if economic changes like this could affect my benefits? My weekly claim amount has stayed the same but I'm worried about extensions or if they might cut the program. Does anyone know how interest rates affect unemployment benefits specifically in New York? I still have about 8 weeks left on my claim but with all this talk about recession I'm getting nervous.
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Speaking of economic worries, this reminds me of when I was laid off in 2008. Back then I was so stressed about everything - the housing market, unemployment running out, finding another job. But honestly the NYS Department of Labor benefits kept coming as long as I did my job search requirements and weekly certifications. The state unemployment fund is separate from federal monetary policy.
To directly answer your question - no, interest rate changes won't affect your current benefit amount or duration. New York's unemployment insurance is funded by employer taxes, not federal programs. Focus on continuing your job search and filing your weekly claims on time. The economic uncertainty is stressful but your existing claim should continue normally.
Thanks, that's reassuring. I'll keep doing my weekly certifications and job search log like normal. Just needed to hear that from someone who knows the system.
Benjamin Kim
i thought there was still some federal money involved but yeah everything goes through your state. in ny thats nys department of labor obviously
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Samantha Howard
The whole system is so confusing! I've been trying to get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim status and their phone lines are always busy. It would be nice if there was a federal office that could help when the state system isn't working properly.
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Alice Fleming
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor by phone, you might want to check out claimyr.com - they have a service that helps people get through to unemployment agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. I used it last month when I couldn't get through about my adjudication issue.
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Samantha Howard
Thanks, I'll look into that. The wait times with NYS Department of Labor are just ridiculous right now.
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