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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS SET UP TO CONFUSE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS! They make it so complicated with all these different thresholds and requirements. Why can't they just have ONE place to register for everything instead of making us jump through hoops with federal AND state agencies?
To answer your specific question - yes, you're likely already liable based on what you described. With two employees, you should register with NYS Department of Labor immediately and start tracking your quarterly wages. For federal, if you're paying more than $1,500 in any quarter, you'll need to file Form 940. Better to register early and stay compliant than deal with penalties later.
Okay, I'll start with the NYS Department of Labor registration first thing Monday morning. Thanks for the clear explanation!
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS RIGGED AGAINST WORKERS! Of course employers try to discourage people from filing - they want to avoid paying their fair share into the system. I've seen companies illegally threaten employees or give them false information about unemployment just to protect their precious tax rates. Don't let them guilt you out of benefits you earned!
exactly! like they already dont pay us enough and then they complain about having to contribute to unemployment insurance
Just to add some perspective - I'm actually a small business owner and yes, we do pay unemployment taxes to NYS Department of Labor. But it's really not that dramatic. For most businesses it's just part of the cost of having employees, like workers comp or payroll taxes. A single claim usually doesn't make a huge difference unless you're a very small company with frequent turnover.
That's reassuring to hear from an actual employer. My boss was making it sound like filing would bankrupt the company or something.
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I had the same transportation problem when I lost my job last year. Couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask about it, kept getting busy signals or disconnected. Finally used 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 showing how it works. The agent was able to clarify that my situation was acceptable as long as I was actively looking for work I could realistically get to.
That's helpful to know there's a way to actually talk to someone! I was dreading trying to call them.
The system is set up to deny people benefits whenever possible!! They'll find ANY excuse to disqualify you. The transportation thing will definitely be used against you, mark my words. I've been fighting with NYS Department of Labor for months over my claim.
That's not really true... I got approved pretty easily when I qualified. Most people who follow the rules don't have major problems.
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Your best bet is probably NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research) or OECD historical statistics if you can access them through your school library. NYS Department of Labor data from that era would only cover New York state anyway. Try searching for 'industrial unemployment 1933' in academic databases like JSTOR.
Perfect, I have access to JSTOR through my school. I'll try that search term and see what comes up.
Wait why are you looking at NYS Department of Labor for international data? That doesn't make sense. You need to use different sources for historical research like this.
You're right, I was just starting there because I know how to navigate their system. I'll focus on the academic sources mentioned above.
Hassan Khoury
Just to clarify on the job search requirements - you need to start doing work search activities the week after you file your claim. Keep detailed records because they do audit these. You can use the state job board, indeed, company websites, networking events, etc. Each activity needs to be documented with date, employer/contact, and type of activity.
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Alice Fleming
•Got it, so I should file this week and then start the job search activities next week when I do my first weekly claim?
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Hassan Khoury
•Exactly right! And make sure you're actually available for work and actively seeking employment during every week you claim benefits.
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Ryan Vasquez
honestly just file it, worst case scenario you get denied and you're in the same position as now. but if you get approved thats money in your pocket while you job hunt. the online system works fine most of the time, just slow sometimes
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