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Don't forget you'll also need to file your weekly claims every week to keep getting benefits, even if your initial claim is still processing. And you have to do job search activities - the requirement is 3 work search contacts per week unless you're on standby status with your employer.
What counts as work search contacts? Just applying for jobs online or do I need to do other stuff too?
Job applications, networking events, career fairs, contacting employers directly, even creating/updating LinkedIn profiles can count. Keep a log of everything with dates and details because they can audit your job search activities.
ugh the whole unemployment system is such a mess. they make it impossible to get straight answers about anything including how much you'll actually receive until you're already in the system
I feel you on that! But once you get through the initial setup it's not too bad. The weekly claims only take like 5 minutes to file online.
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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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The whole system is broken honestly. I waited 7 weeks last year and when I finally got through to someone they told me my claim was held up because they needed to verify my identity, but I never got any notice asking for documents. Make sure you check your online account AND your mail regularly because sometimes they send requests that aren't obvious.
Ugh that's frustrating! I'll make sure to keep checking both places. Did you eventually get all your back pay?
Yeah I got all the back payments once it was resolved, but those 7 weeks were really tough financially.
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I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my claim that's stuck in adjudication and can never get through. The phone system is absolutely terrible. If you need to talk to someone about your application, I recently found this service called Claimyr that actually gets you connected to a real person at claimyr.com. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me so much frustration compared to calling myself and getting hung up on constantly.
How much does something like that cost though? I'm already stressed about money.
It's definitely worth it if you actually need to reach someone. Way cheaper than missing work to sit on hold all day, and actually works unlike the regular phone system.
CosmicCaptain
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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Malik Johnson
same boat as OP... this is all overwhelming when you're already stressed about losing your job. thanks for the helpful responses everyone
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