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If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to get more specific information about your situation, I had success using Claimyr at claimyr.com. They have a system that helps you get through to actual agents instead of sitting on hold forever. There's a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Helped me resolve an adjudication issue that had been stuck for weeks.
If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor to clarify these education requirements, I used a 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 showing how it works. Really helped me understand the suitable work rules for my situation.
Check if maybe you had a short period of unemployment you forgot about? Sometimes people get confused about what year they received benefits or if they got other types of assistance that show up on 1099-G forms.
Update: I called the fraud hotline and they confirmed someone used my SSN to file a claim. The benefits were direct deposited to an account that's definitely not mine. They're opening an investigation and said I should get a corrected 1099-G in 6-8 weeks. Thanks everyone for the help - I was really panicking about this.
Wait I'm so confused about this whole thing. I got unemployment too but also worked part time some weeks. Do I report everything separately or does it all go together somehow?? This tax stuff is so complicated
Giovanni Mancini
If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com. They help you get through to an actual agent without waiting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting disconnected.
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NebulaNinja
•Interesting, never heard of that before. Did they charge you for it or how does that work?
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Giovanni Mancini
•Yeah there's a fee but honestly worth it when you're stuck and need to talk to someone about your claim status.
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Just want to add that you should file as soon as possible after losing your job. There's a one week waiting period before you start getting paid, so the sooner you file the sooner that waiting period starts. Also make sure you have your Social Security card and driver's license handy when you apply.
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