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What is the maximum unemployment benefit 2025 in New York - confused about weekly amounts
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out what the maximum unemployment benefit amount is for 2025 in New York state. I've been searching online but I keep finding different numbers and I'm getting really confused. Some sites say one thing, others say something else. I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant where I was making about $75k a year and I want to know what to expect when I file my claim with NYS Department of Labor. Does anyone know what the current maximum weekly benefit is? Also wondering if there are any other factors that could affect how much I get. Thanks in advance!
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Complete NYS Department of Labor unemployment process - step by step walkthrough needed
I just got laid off from my job at a manufacturing plant and I'm completely lost about the unemployment process in New York. I've never filed for benefits before and honestly don't know where to start. Can someone walk me through the entire process from beginning to end? Like what forms do I need, how long does it take, what are the requirements? I'm really stressed about this whole situation and could use some guidance on navigating the NYS Department of Labor system.
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just to add - u also need to register with the NY job search website i think its called jobs.labor.ny.gov or something like that. its part of the requirements now
Yes, you're thinking of the NYS Department of Labor Jobs Portal. Registration there is required as part of your work search activities, and it counts as one of your three weekly job search requirements.
The whole process is honestly a nightmare. I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months and they make everything so complicated. But basically: file initial claim online, wait for monetary determination letter, start filing weekly claims, do your job searches, and pray nothing goes wrong because good luck reaching anyone if it does. The system is broken but you have to work within it.
I hear you on the frustration! Going through this myself right now and it's definitely overwhelming at first.
Has anyone here actually claimed unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? Looking for real experiences
I'm curious about what it's really like to go through the NYS Department of Labor unemployment process. I might need to file soon and honestly I'm pretty nervous about it. Have any of you or someone you know actually gone through claiming unemployment benefits in New York? What was the whole experience like from start to finish? Was it as complicated as everyone says? I keep hearing horror stories about people waiting months for their claims to get approved or getting stuck in adjudication forever. Just want to know what I might be getting into.
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I helped my sister file hers last month and it was pretty smooth actually. The my.ny.gov website walks you through everything step by step. Just make sure you have your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment info from the last 18 months ready before you start.
honestly the worst part is the waiting and not knowing whats happening with your claim. like you file and then its just radio silence for weeks. at least when i finally got approved the back pay came all at once which helped with bills that had piled up
How long did you end up waiting? And did they give you any updates during that time?
about 5 weeks total. only update was when my claim status changed from pending to approved on the website. no emails or calls or anything
What is the website to apply for unemployment in New York?
I just got laid off from my job at a retail store last week and need to file for unemployment benefits. I've been searching online but there are so many different websites and I'm getting confused about which one is the official NYS Department of Labor site. Can someone tell me the correct website to apply for unemployment in New York? I don't want to accidentally give my information to some scam site. Also, is there anything I need to have ready before I start the application?
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interesting, never heard of that before. did they charge you anything for helping you get through?
They do charge a fee but honestly it was worth it to actually talk to someone at the NYS Department of Labor instead of sitting on hold for hours. Much faster than trying to reach them on my own.
Just make sure when you're on my.ny.gov that you see the official New York State seal and everything. There are fake unemployment sites out there trying to steal people's info. The real site will never ask for upfront payments or weird personal details like your bank routing number during the initial application.
If you are terminated are you eligible for unemployment NYS Department of Labor benefits?
Got fired from my job last Friday and I'm honestly not sure what my options are. My supervisor said it was due to performance issues but I feel like they didn't give me enough time to improve. Can I still file for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor if I was terminated? I know it's different than if you quit but I don't really understand the rules. Has anyone been through this before?
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GalacticGladiator
I've been on unemployment for 6 months now and honestly the whole system is a mess. Good luck getting consistent answers from different NYS Department of Labor reps about anything. My neighbor got approved for benefits immediately while my claim sat in adjudication for weeks with no explanation.
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Omar Zaki
Just remember that even if you qualify for the maximum $504, you still need to file your weekly claims on time every week and meet all the requirements. Missing a weekly claim can really mess things up and cause delays in your payments.
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