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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.
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?
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.
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.
What's the alternative base period? Is that something I have to request specifically?
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The whole system is rigged against workers. Employers know most people can't afford to fight these contests so they just lie and hope you give up. I've seen companies claim 'misconduct' for everything from being 5 minutes late to disagreeing with management. It's disgusting.
While employer abuse definitely happens, NYS Department of Labor does investigate these claims thoroughly. The adjudication process exists specifically to sort out legitimate claims from fraudulent ones.
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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.
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
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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Ugh dealing with NYS Department of Labor is such a nightmare. I've been trying to get through to someone for WEEKS about my claim that's stuck in adjudication and their phone lines are always busy. The whole system is broken.
Really? Is it legit or some kind of scam? I'm desperate at this point.
It's legit - they basically handle the calling and waiting for you then connect you to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. Way better than sitting on hold for hours.
One thing they don't tell you upfront is that unemployment benefits are taxable income. You can choose to have taxes withheld or you'll owe at tax time. Also if you work part-time while collecting, your benefits get reduced but you might still qualify for partial payments.
Good to know about the taxes! So I could potentially work a few hours somewhere and still get some unemployment money?
Yes, but you have to report all earnings when you file your weekly claim. NYS Department of Labor has specific formulas for calculating partial benefits.
Liam O'Donnell
Just to add - if you're seeing news about unemployment percentages going up, that might actually mean MORE competition for jobs which could affect your job search requirements. NYS Department of Labor requires you to make 3 job contacts per week and document them in your work search log.
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Amara Nwosu
This whole system is so confusing! Why can't they just tell us this stuff upfront instead of making us guess about everything??
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Andre Dubois
•I understand the frustration. The key thing to remember is focus on your individual claim status rather than worrying about statewide statistics. Keep filing your weekly claims and maintain your job search log.
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