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If you're having trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone to ask questions about your eligibility, I had good luck using a service called Claimyr that helped me connect with an actual agent. They have this system that calls repeatedly until they get through and then connects you. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way better than sitting on hold for hours or getting hung up on. The site is claimyr.com - helped me get my claim status checked when I couldn't reach anyone the normal way.
That's interesting, I didn't know services like that existed. Might be worth trying if I run into issues with my claim.
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yeah you can definitely apply with reduced hours. i did it when my restaurant cut everyone's shifts during slow season. just be honest about your current work situation when you file
One important thing - you'll need to report your weekly earnings when you file your weekly claims. NYS Department of Labor will calculate your partial benefit amount based on what you earn each week. Don't worry if it seems complicated at first, the system will guide you through it.
This all sounds manageable. I'm going to gather my pay stubs and apply this week. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Be very careful with any site asking for payment upfront. The legitimate unemployment process through NYS Department of Labor is completely free - filing claims, weekly certifications, job search assistance, even appeals if your claim gets disqualified. Third-party companies can't speed up adjudication or guarantee approvals, despite what their marketing claims.
What about services that help you get through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone? I've been trying to call for days about my adjudication status and can never get through.
I actually used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) when I couldn't reach anyone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks. They have this system that calls repeatedly until they get you connected to an actual agent - saved me hours of frustration. There's even a demo video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Definitely helped me get my adjudication issue resolved faster than waiting indefinitely.
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Just want to say I feel for you - toxic workplaces are the worst and it's unfair that you have to choose between your mental health and financial security.
My cousin quit her job last year for similar reasons and she said the key was proving she tried to work things out first. She had to show emails to HR, meeting notes, stuff like that. Even then it was touch and go during the adjudication process but she eventually got approved. The whole thing took like 6 weeks though so definitely don't quit unless you have some savings to tide you over while they decide.
6 weeks? That's terrifying. I don't have much in savings right now which is why I'm so worried about this whole situation.
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Actually this is relevant since understanding how unemployment taxes work helps explain how the system is funded. Your FUTA payments go into the federal unemployment trust fund, while your NYS Department of Labor payments fund the state benefits. When people have issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor for claim questions, services like claimyr.com can help connect you directly to agents. They have a good demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works.
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Natasha Volkova
•Never heard of that service but honestly anything that helps reach NYS Department of Labor would be useful. I've been trying to get through about my adjudication for weeks.
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Javier Torres
For your books: Dr. FUTA Tax Payable, Cr. Cash when you pay. The rate is 6% on first $7,000 of wages but you get credit for state unemployment taxes paid to NYS Department of Labor, so effective rate is usually 0.6%. Make sure you're paying quarterly if you owe more than $500 annually.
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