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yeah unemployment is taxable learned that the hard way last year... definitely set aside money if you can afford to
This is so stressful! I thought unemployment was supposed to help people, not create more financial problems. Why don't they explain this better when you first apply? I've been getting benefits for 4 months and nobody told me about the tax implications. Now I'm going to owe thousands of dollars that I don't have!
Zoe Wang
•I understand the frustration, but the information is available on the NYS Department of Labor website and in the materials they provide. It's definitely overwhelming when you're already dealing with job loss though. The good news is you still have time to plan and save.
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Lauren Wood
yeah i quit my retail job last month and got denied right away... apparently being scheduled for impossible hours doesnt count as good cause according to NYS Department of Labor even though I couldnt find childcare
Actually, significant schedule changes that create hardship can be good cause for quitting. You might want to appeal that decision if you documented the schedule issues and how they affected your ability to work.
Ellie Lopez
This reminds me of when I had to leave my job because they moved locations and I couldn't commute that far. NYS Department of Labor approved my claim because it was considered a substantial change in working conditions. Every situation is different though - the adjudication process really looks at the specific details of why you quit.
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Just want to add that you HAVE to report any unemployment benefits on future immigration forms, so keep all your records organized. The 90-day unemployment period includes weekends and holidays, so it goes faster than you think. Also make sure your job search activities meet both NYS Department of Labor requirements and USCIS expectations.
Nia Harris
ugh the whole system is so confusing!! why cant they just give straight answers about this stuff... been unemployed for 2 weeks and nobody can tell me if filing will mess up my status or not 😤
I understand the frustration, but it's because you're dealing with two different government systems - state unemployment and federal immigration. They don't always coordinate well, which is why getting advice from both an immigration attorney and the NYS Department of Labor is important.
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Natalie Khan
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Val Rossi
•Thanks for the tip! I haven't tried calling yet but good to know there's a backup option if I run into problems.
Daryl Bright
Just file ASAP and don't overthink it. Economic layoff = unemployment benefits. Period. NYS Department of Labor processes thousands of these cases and yours isn't unique or problematic.
Mei Lin
Wait so if I do any work at all I have to report it?? Even like helping my neighbor with their computer for $50? This system is so complicated UGH
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Carmen Lopez
•Yes, any work and earnings must be reported on your weekly certification. It's better to report everything and let NYS Department of Labor calculate how it affects your benefits than to risk an overpayment later.
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Liam Fitzgerald
Just adding that the job search requirement is really important. You need to keep a detailed log of your job search activities because NYS Department of Labor can audit your claim at any time and ask for proof. Make sure you're applying to jobs that match your skills and salary requirements.
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