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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.

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Khalid Howes

Why would employer deny unemployment claim - NYS Department of Labor investigation ongoing

My former employer is fighting my unemployment claim and I don't understand why. I worked at a marketing firm for 2 years and got laid off due to budget cuts in December. When I filed with NYS Department of Labor, everything seemed normal at first but now my claim is in adjudication and they sent me a form saying my employer is disputing it. The employer told NYS Department of Labor that I was fired for poor performance, which is completely false - I have emails showing they praised my work just weeks before the layoff. Why would they lie about this? Are they trying to avoid paying into the unemployment system or something? Has anyone dealt with employers making false claims to deny unemployment benefits?

EMPLOYERS DO THIS ALL THE TIME!! They think they can just lie and get away with it. Fight it hard because if you don't push back they'll keep doing it to other people. The whole system is rigged to favor businesses over workers.

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same thing happened to my friend last year, turned out the HR person just checked the wrong box on the form and said misconduct instead of layoff. might be a simple mistake?

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I hope that's all it is. Though it's weird they would make that mistake when I have the layoff paperwork they gave me.

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Geoff Richards

NYS Department of Labor unemployment eligibility questions - confused about requirements

I'm really confused about whether I qualify for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor. I was laid off from my retail job in December after working there for 8 months, but before that I had a part-time job for only 3 months. I'm not sure if I have enough work history to qualify. Also, I'm available to work but I can only work certain hours because I have to take care of my elderly parent in the mornings. Does this affect my eligibility? I tried reading through the NYS Department of Labor website but it's so confusing with all the technical language. Can someone explain the basic requirements in simple terms?

UGH the NYS Department of Labor eligibility rules are SO confusing and they make it impossible to get straight answers! I swear they do it on purpose to discourage people from applying. You shouldn't have to be a lawyer to figure out if you qualify for benefits you paid into!

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I feel you on this. The website is terrible and the phone system is even worse.

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Just apply anyway and let them determine eligibility. Worst case they say no, but at least you'll know for sure. The online application walks you through most of the questions.

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Isaiah Sanders

How long do u have to work at a job to get unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

hey everyone, probably a dumb question but how long do you actually need to work somewhere before you can file for unemployment? i just started a new job about 2 months ago and im worried if i get let go ill be screwed. does NYS Department of Labor have like a minimum time requirement? also does it matter if its part time vs full time work? thanks

Part time vs full time doesn't really matter for initial eligibility as long as you meet the wage requirements. What matters more is that you're able and available to work when you file your weekly claims. NYS Department of Labor will also require you to do job searches every week to maintain benefits.

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good to know about the job search thing, ill keep that in mind if i ever need to file

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just went through this myself actually, the whole base period calculation is weird but it worked out. just make sure you keep track of all your employers and wages because they'll ask for that info when you file

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Jamal Brown

NYS Department of Labor unemployment compensation benefits received are taxable - need tax advice

Just realized that my unemployment compensation benefits received from NYS Department of Labor are going to be taxable when I file my 2024 taxes. I collected UI for about 8 months last year and received around $18,500 total. I didn't have any taxes withheld because I needed every penny to survive. Now I'm worried I'm going to owe a huge amount to the IRS. Has anyone dealt with this? Should I have been withholding taxes all along? I'm freaking out about how much I might owe.

If you're having trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to set up tax withholding for future claims, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have this video demo that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.

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Thanks, I'll check that out. I've been trying to call NYS Department of Labor for days to ask about my tax situation and can never get through.

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My brother went through this last year. He owed about $2,800 on $16,000 in unemployment. He was able to set up a payment plan with the IRS for like $150 a month. It's not ideal but at least it's manageable.

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Owen Devar

NYS Department of Labor denied my unemployment claim - what to do next?

Got the letter yesterday that my unemployment claim was denied. They're saying I was terminated for misconduct but that's completely wrong - I was laid off due to budget cuts along with 6 other people in my department. The denial letter mentions something about an appeal but I'm honestly lost on where to start. Has anyone dealt with NYS Department of Labor denying claims incorrectly? What's the process like and how long do I have to fight this?

The whole system is rigged against workers. They deny legitimate claims hoping people won't appeal. Fight it but prepare for a battle. NYS Department of Labor will probably have your former employer provide their side of the story and they might lie to avoid paying higher unemployment taxes.

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While the system can be frustrating, most appeals with proper documentation do succeed when the initial denial was incorrect. Stay focused on gathering evidence rather than assuming the worst outcome.

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good luck! appeals can take forever but at least you get backpay if you win

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