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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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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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Just want to add that when you file make sure you have all your employment info ready - employer names, addresses, dates of employment, and reason for separation. The NYS Department of Labor will verify everything with your employers so don't guess on dates or details.
ugh the whole system is such a mess. took me forever to figure out how to even apply online and then they made me wait weeks for adjudication. good luck dealing with that bureaucracy
The initial application process has actually improved a lot recently. Most straightforward cases get approved within 1-2 weeks now if you provide complete information upfront.
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The system is SO broken! 26 weeks isn't enough time to find decent work in this economy. They expect you to take any minimum wage job just to get off benefits. Meanwhile they're making it harder and harder to even qualify in the first place!
I feel you on this. The job market is rough right now and 26 weeks goes by fast when you're actually trying to find something good.
Wait, are we talking about regular unemployment or standby? Because standby has different rules. I was on standby for my union job and that was different timing.
OP is talking about regular UI benefits, not standby. Standby is for temporary layoffs where you expect to be called back. Regular unemployment is when you're fully separated from your job and actively seeking new work.
Isabella Oliveira
The whole system is ridiculous anyway. They tell you to look for work but then the available jobs don't pay enough to live on. Minimum wage in NY might sound decent but when you factor in rent and everything else, you're better off staying on unemployment. It's like they want to force people into poverty wages.
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Emma Davis
•I understand the frustration, but the goal of unemployment benefits is temporary income replacement while you search for comparable work. The suitable work provisions exist to give you time to find appropriate employment without forcing you into significantly lower-paying positions immediately.
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Ravi Patel
had similar issue when i was on UI couple years ago, ended up taking a part time minimum wage thing just to show i was working but kept looking for better jobs. you can work part time and still collect some benefits i think
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