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Victoria Stark

Does filing for unemployment hurt your credit score with NYS Department of Labor?

I'm thinking about filing for unemployment benefits but I'm worried it might damage my credit score. I've heard mixed things about whether government benefits show up on credit reports. Does anyone know if applying for or receiving NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits affects your credit? I already have some credit issues from when I lost my job and I can't afford to make things worse. Any experiences with this?

I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for months trying to resolve an adjudication issue and I can confirm - no credit impact whatsoever. Actually, if you're having trouble getting through to them by phone to check on your claim status, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get connected to agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call.

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Interesting, might check that out if I run into issues. Good to know there are options if the phone lines are jammed.

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my cousin filed and she said it was fine for her credit but honestly the whole system is so messed up who knows what they're really tracking behind the scenes... at least you get some money though

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Harper Thompson

Can u apply for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor eligibility questions?

hey everyone, i got laid off from my warehouse job last friday and wondering if i can apply for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor? this is my first time dealing with this stuff and honestly have no idea where to start. do i qualify automatically or are there requirements i need to meet first? also how long does the whole process take? really stressed about paying rent next month so any help would be appreciated

just want to add that you need to file weekly claims every week even after your initial application to keep getting benefits. lots of people forget this step and then wonder why their payments stopped

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good to know! is there a specific day of the week i need to file or can i do it anytime?

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ugh the whole unemployment system is such a pain. took forever for my claim to get approved and then they randomly put me in adjudication for like 3 weeks with no explanation. just be prepared for potential delays and headaches with NYS Department of Labor

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adjudication can happen for various reasons - usually they just need to verify information about your separation from work or your availability. it's frustrating but most claims do get resolved eventually

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Zoe Papadopoulos

Confused about federal unemployment tax payment schedule - NYS Department of Labor question

I'm trying to understand how often employers pay federal unemployment taxes and if this affects when my NYS Department of Labor benefits get processed. My claim has been pending for two weeks and I'm wondering if there's some kind of delay because of when these taxes get paid. Does anyone know if the federal unemployment tax payment schedule impacts our state unemployment claims? I've been searching online but can't find clear info about the timing.

The whole system is so unnecessarily complicated! Like why do we need federal AND state taxes for unemployment? Just make it simple for crying out loud. No wonder people get confused about what affects what.

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totally agree with the confusion! when i first filed i thought all unemployment money came from the federal government lol. had to learn the hard way that each state runs its own program

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Dmitry Kuznetsov

How to get more unemployment money - NYS Department of Labor benefit amount questions

I've been collecting unemployment for 6 weeks now and only getting $320 per week which isn't enough to cover my rent and bills. I worked at a restaurant for 2 years making around $18/hour but they calculated my benefit way lower than I expected. Is there any way to get more unemployment money from NYS Department of Labor? I heard some people get like $500+ per week but I don't understand how the calculation works. My account just shows the amount but no breakdown of how they got that number.

Did you report all your income correctly when you filed? Sometimes if you had multiple jobs or didn't report tips properly it can affect your base period wages. Also make sure NYS Department of Labor has your complete work history - sometimes employers don't report wages correctly to the state.

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I did report my tips but maybe not all of them since we got cash tips too. Could that be why my amount is so low?

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Yes, unreported cash tips won't be included in your base period wages since NYS Department of Labor only counts what's officially reported to the state. Unfortunately you can't add unreported income after the fact.

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The calculation is confusing but there's also something called the alternative base period if your regular base period doesn't give you enough. You might want to ask about that when you contact them. Also double check that they have all your employers listed correctly - I had an issue where one of my jobs wasn't showing up and it increased my benefit amount once they added it.

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What's the alternative base period? Is that something I have to request specifically?

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Samantha Hall

Can I get NYS Department of Labor unemployment benefits if I quit due to work stress?

I've been working at this accounting firm for about 8 months and the stress has become completely unbearable. My manager keeps piling on unrealistic deadlines, I'm working 70+ hour weeks regularly, and it's affecting my health - I can barely sleep and I've developed panic attacks. I really need to quit for my mental health but I'm worried about losing unemployment eligibility. Does NYS Department of Labor consider quitting due to work-related stress as good cause? I don't have another job lined up and really need the UI benefits to survive while I look for something else. Has anyone successfully gotten unemployment after quitting due to stress?

DOCUMENT EVERYTHING! I cannot stress this enough. NYS Department of Labor will scrutinize voluntary quits very carefully. Get doctor's notes, save those emails, maybe even consider filing a complaint with your state labor department about the working conditions first. The more paper trail you have showing the employer created an unsafe or unreasonable work environment, the better your chances.

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same boat here... my job is killing me slowly but i'm terrified to quit without something else lined up. this whole system is so backwards - they expect us to stay in jobs that are literally making us sick

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I understand the frustration, but the system does try to balance protecting workers from truly harmful conditions while preventing people from just quitting any job they don't like and collecting benefits. The documentation requirement helps prove legitimate cases.

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