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Are NY unemployment benefits completely ending after the $300 bonus expires?

I've been receiving unemployment since I got laid off from my restaurant job in February. I know the extra $300 per week is ending in September, but I'm confused about what happens after that. Does this mean all our unemployment benefits are completely stopping? Or will we still get the regular base amount? I'm super worried because I'm still looking for work and have rent due. My current weekly benefit rate is $424 before the extra $300. Anyone know what's happening with NY unemployment after the federal supplement ends?

Jace Caspullo

No, only the $300 federal supplement is ending. Your regular state benefit amount will continue as long as you're eligible and have benefit weeks remaining. You'll just get your base rate (the $424) without the extra federal money.

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Adriana Cohn

Thanks so much, that's a huge relief! I was stressing thinking everything would just stop suddenly.

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Melody Miles

But isnt there a limit to how many weeks you can claim? Like 26 weeks or something? So you might still run out if you've been on it for awhile...

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Jace Caspullo

Yeah, there is a limit to regular UI. If you've been claiming since February, you should check your remaining balance and weeks on your account.

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

After struggling with ny unemployment for weeks and not being able to reach anyone, I finally tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual agent. Talking to someone directly was the best money I spent to get my benefits sorted quickly. They even have a video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Eva St. Cyr

wait hold up - does this actually work or is it just the usual BS? The unemployment line has been impossible for months

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

Yeah it worked for me! I was super skeptical too but I was desperate after trying to call for 3 weeks straight. Got connected to an agent in about 45 mins.

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Kristian Bishop

hmm I've been burned by so many of these 'services' before... what makes this different? ๐Ÿค”

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

It just calls for you and stays on hold so you don't have to. When someone actually picks up, it calls your phone. Saved me hours of listening to that awful hold music.

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Kaitlyn Otto

I called unemployment last week and they told me that regular benefits continue after the $300 ends, but ONLY if you still have weeks left in your benefit year and haven't exhausted your maximum amount. You might want to check both of those things in your online account.

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Axel Far

The whole system is a mess tbh. I've been on unemployment since January and even the agents dont know whats going on half the time. One tells you one thing, another tells you something completly different. My advice is to start applying EVERYWHERE even places you wouldn't normally consider. Its going to be a bloodbath when all these benefits start dropping off.

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Jasmine Hernandez

FACTS. I got three different answers from three different reps last month. The left hand doesnt know what the right is doing ๐Ÿคก

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Luis Johnson

I applied to 47 jobs in the last month and got 2 interviews. Market is flooded rn

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Ellie Kim

Here's what you need to know about NY unemployment after the federal programs end: The $300 FPUC supplement ends September 6th. Regular UI continues after that date if: - You still have weeks remaining in your benefit year - You haven't exhausted your maximum benefit amount - You're still certifying weekly - You're still meeting job search requirements If you've been on UI since February, you should have several months left on your benefit year, but check your exact dates in your online account. The DOL has been terrible at communicating all this. I found using claimyr.com was the only way I could actually reach someone to get accurate information about my claim. I had been trying to call for weeks before using it. Also, make sure you're documenting all your work search activities each week - they've been reviewing those more strictly lately and some people are getting hit with overpayment notices for not keeping proper records.

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Adriana Cohn

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you for breaking it down so clearly. I'm going to check my benefit year dates now.

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Fiona Sand

how many work search activities are actually required each week? I've been doing at least 3 but heard different things.

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Ellie Kim

NY requires 3 work search activities per week. But don't just list job applications - things like updating your resume, attending job fairs, and networking count too. Document EVERYTHING.

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Mohammad Khaled

Does anyone know if we'll get advanced notice before our benefits end or do they just cut you off? My anxiety about this is through the roof rn ๐Ÿ˜ซ

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Alina Rosenthal

They're supposed to send a letter but the last time they were supposed to notify me about something I never got it. Check your online account regularly!

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Finnegan Gunn

My roommate got an email AND text when his benefits were about to expire. But definitely dont rely on them giving notice.

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Miguel Harvey

Guys, im at my wits end with these people. Been pending for 7 weeks, cant get thru on the phone. Anyone have a secret number or email that actually works??

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Ashley Simian

Try contacting your state representative. Thats what finally worked for me after 5 weeks in pending hell.

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Nathaniel Mikhaylov

I was in the exact same situation. Finally used claimyr.com and it got me through to someone who fixed everything in one call. Worth every penny.

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Miguel Harvey

Thanx, will try both options. Im desperate at this point.

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Oliver Cheng

I've been on unemployment since last april and never had issues until recently. Now my payments are randomly on hold and I cant reach anyone. This system is designed to fail us ๐Ÿคฌ

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Taylor To

Quick tip: Save as much of that $300 weekly boost as you possibly can before it ends. I've been putting half of mine aside because I know things are gonna get tight.

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Ella Cofer

Wish I could save anything but rent in NYC takes my entire check ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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Taylor To

I feel that. I had to move back with my parents temporarily. Not ideal but im saving everything I can.

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Kevin Bell

i just got a letter saying my benefit year is ending in october. do i need to reapply or does it automatically continue?

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Savannah Glover

You have to reapply. They won't do it automatically. Don't wait until the last minute either, do it a couple weeks before.

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Felix Grigori

Make sure you have all your employment info from the past 18 months ready when you reapply. That tripped me up.

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Felicity Bud

Whats the point of even having unemployment if you cant get through to anyone when theres a problem? its been 3 weeks of calling nonstop. THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!

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Max Reyes

Try calling exactly at 8:00am when they open or 5 minutes before they close. Worked for me twice.

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Mikayla Davison

after failing to get through for over a month, I used claimyr.com and had a real person on the phone within an hour. seriously.

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Adrian Connor

Has anyone else noticed that the DOL website is terribly outdated with conflicting info? The FAQ page still has pandemic info from 2020 that doesn't even apply anymore.

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Aisha Jackson

YES! And they keep sending emails with broken links ๐Ÿ™„

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Ryder Everingham

Hot take: they're making the system confusing on purpose so people give up trying to collect what they're owed. Classic govt tactic.

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Lilly Curtis

100% this. They save money every time someone gets frustrated and stops claiming.

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Leo Simmons

Yup. My friend works for the state (not DOL) and says there's internal pressure to reduce unemployment numbers by any means necessary.

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Lindsey Fry

just started a new job thank god, but still have like 4 weeks of back pay they owe me and cant get anyone on the phone to fix it. anyone know if there's a time limit to claim back payments?

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Saleem Vaziri

I think you have a year to claim back pay but don't quote me on that. Def keep trying to reach them.

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Kayla Morgan

I missed one week of certifying because I was in the hospital. Anyone know if I can still claim that week somehow? The website won't let me backdate.

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James Maki

You have to call and speak to a rep to backdate a certification. They can do it if you have a good reason (and hospital is definitely a good reason).

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Jasmine Hancock

Same happened to me. Only way to fix is to talk to someone. I used claimyr.com to get through after 2 weeks of failed calls. They fixed it immediately.

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