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Ugh I learned this the hard way last year. Didn't have any taxes withheld from my unemployment and ended up owing like $2800 when I filed my taxes. Now I always elect the 10% withholding. Better to get a smaller payment each week than deal with that shock.
Same here! The 10% might not even be enough if you have other income during the year but at least it helps reduce what you'll owe.
If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to update your withholding or have questions about your account, I used a 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 that shows how it works. Was way easier than trying to call myself and getting the busy signal for hours.
is that legit? seems too good to be true
Yeah it's real, they basically handle the calling and waiting for you. I used it when I needed to resolve an issue with my weekly claims and couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
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Wait I'm confused - I thought you automatically get disqualified if you quit? My friend told me you can only get unemployment if you get fired or laid off through no fault of your own.
That's a common misconception. You can get benefits if you quit for 'good cause' which includes things like harassment, unsafe conditions, or significant changes to your job. The burden is on you to prove it though.
Document EVERYTHING before you quit. Screenshots of abusive messages, witness statements if coworkers saw the harassment, photos of safety issues. The more evidence you have, the better your chances. Also make sure you've actually tried to address the issues through proper channels first - that's usually required to show good cause.
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The NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing even for basic claims, I can't imagine they care about academic unemployment categories. When I was on unemployment last year they just wanted to know if I was fired or laid off, not whether it was cyclical or structural lol
To clarify the definitions for your assignment: Frictional unemployment includes people voluntarily between jobs or new graduates searching for first jobs. Structural occurs when worker skills don't match available jobs due to technology changes or industry shifts. Cyclical happens during economic downturns when overall demand for labor decreases. Seasonal unemployment follows predictable patterns in industries like agriculture, tourism, or retail during holidays.
Perfect explanation! This really helps me understand how to categorize the examples in my assignment. Thanks everyone for the help with understanding both the academic concepts and how NYS Department of Labor actually works.
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The WHOLE SYSTEM is broken!! I've been waiting 3 months for them to process my appeal and every time I call they say there's nothing they can do. Meanwhile I'm behind on rent because they disqualified me for something that wasn't even my fault. NYS Department of Labor is the worst run agency in the state.
feel you on this, the appeals process is a nightmare
For your specific error with weekly claim certification, you might need to speak to someone in the adjudication unit rather than general customer service. They handle issues with claim processing and can usually see what's causing the error in your account. When you do get through, ask to be transferred to adjudication if the first person can't help.
That's really helpful! I didn't know there were different departments. I'll try asking for adjudication specifically when I call tomorrow.
Kiara Fisherman
The NYS Department of Labor waiting period is just another way for them to save money on our backs. One week might not sound like much but when you're already struggling financially it's a huge deal. Other countries don't do this nonsense to their unemployed citizens.
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Liam Cortez
•I feel you on that. When you're already stressed about money the last thing you need is arbitrary delays. But at least it's predictable - some states have longer waiting periods.
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Savannah Vin
Wait so if I just got laid off yesterday should I file immediately or wait? I'm confused about when this waiting period actually starts counting.
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