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wait can you work part time and still get benefits?? maybe that would help boost your income
Yes, you can work part-time while collecting UI. NYS Department of Labor uses a formula - if you earn less than your weekly benefit amount, you'll still get partial benefits. But you must report all earnings on your weekly claim.
I'm in the same boat... $194 per week doesn't even cover groceries for my family. This is so stressful, what if I calculated something wrong when I applied? Can they reduce it even more if they find an error? I keep checking my account obsessively.
Don't panic! If there was an error in your favor, they'd send an overpayment notice. Focus on verifying your base period wages are correct and look into the dependency benefit if you have kids.
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I'm confused though - if I'm already paying unemployment taxes to NYS Department of Labor for my employees, why do I also have to pay federal? Seems like double taxation to me. And what happens if one of my employees files for unemployment benefits - does it come from the state fund or federal fund?
They serve different purposes. Your NYS Department of Labor taxes fund the actual unemployment benefits your employees receive. The federal FUTA tax funds the administrative costs of the unemployment system and provides loans to states when their unemployment funds run low. When your employee files a claim, the benefits come from the state fund that you've been paying into.
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Thanks for the tip! I've definitely struggled getting through to NYS Department of Labor in the past. Does it work for employer questions too or just for people filing claims?
It works for getting through to the general NYS Department of Labor phone lines, so it should help with employer questions too. The main thing is it handles the waiting and gets you connected to an actual person instead of dealing with busy signals.
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The official NYS Department of Labor application is only available through my.ny.gov - don't use any other websites claiming to help you apply as they might be scams. Make sure you're on the legitimate .gov site. After you submit your initial claim, you'll need to file weekly claims to continue receiving benefits.
How long does it usually take to hear back after you submit the application?
Initial determination letters are typically sent within 2-3 weeks, but it can take longer if your claim needs adjudication or if there are any issues with your employment history.
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That sounds helpful - did they charge you anything for it?
They do charge a fee but it was worth it for me since I couldn't get through any other way and needed to resolve an issue with my claim status.
Victoria Stark
Don't forget you need to register for work search activities right away too. The job search requirements kick in immediately so have your resume ready and start thinking about where you'll be applying. NYS Department of Labor is pretty strict about the work search log.
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Grace Durand
yeah and make sure you file the same week you lose your job or you might lose benefits for that week. the system doesn't backdate easily
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