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Also make sure you understand the difference between regular UI and other programs. I got confused at first thinking I qualified for something I didn't. Stick to regular unemployment insurance unless you have specific circumstances like being on standby from your employer.
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Had a similar situation last year when my freelance graphic design work disappeared. Took me forever to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor to ask questions. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me connected to an agent who could explain my options. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Turns out I did qualify based on some contract work that had been treated as W-2.
Never heard of that service before but might be worth trying since calling NYS Department of Labor directly is impossible these days. How much does it cost?
They don't really focus on pricing on their site, more about getting you through to speak with someone when you need answers. Was worth it for me since I was stuck for weeks trying to figure out my eligibility.
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The system is so confusing!! I never know if I'm supposed to report gross pay or net pay. And what about tips? I work at a restaurant part time and sometimes get cash tips that aren't on my paycheck.
You report gross earnings, including all tips. Cash tips definitely need to be reported even if they're not on your W-2. NYS Department of Labor wants to know about ALL income you receive.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact question last year. Spent hours on hold trying to reach someone who could explain what counts as remuneration. Finally found this service called Claimyr that helps you get through to actual agents - they have a website at claimyr.com and there's even a demo video showing how it works (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI). Made it so much easier to get my questions answered about reporting requirements.
Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps with getting through to NYS Department of Labor sounds helpful. Those phone lines are impossible.
The remuneration question trips up SO many people! I work in HR and see this confusion all the time. Just remember - if you did any work or received any payment related to work during the week you're certifying for, report it. NYS Department of Labor would rather you report something that doesn't count than miss something that does. Better safe than sorry when it comes to unemployment fraud accusations.
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I had such a hard time getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about tax withholding options when I was on unemployment in 2021. Their phone lines were constantly busy and the online chat never worked. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Finally got my tax questions answered and set up withholding for the rest of my claim period.
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Zainab Yusuf
•Did that actually work? I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor about setting up withholding for my current claim and can never get through.
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Connor O'Reilly
•Yeah it worked great for me. You just tell them what you need help with and they handle getting you connected to the right department. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
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Yara Khoury
ugh the tax situation for 2021 unemployment was such a mess. i remember having to amend my return because i filed before they announced the $10,200 exclusion. at least now i know to have taxes withheld if i ever need unemployment again
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