Does NY unemployment really audit weekly certifications? Anyone been through one?

I got audited last year. They asked me to provide proof of all my job searches for like 3 months straight. Had to upload every email confirmation, screenshot of applications, names/numbers of ppl i talked to. It was a HUGE pain in the ass. Took me like 6 hours to gather everything. They do check so dont mess around with that stuff.

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Ive been on unemployment 3 times in the last 10 years in NY and never been audited once. I know plenty of ppl who just click through without actually applying anywhere and nothings ever happened to them. The system is too overwhelmed to check everyone.

Better safe than sorry. Document EVERYTHING. I save screenshots of every job I apply to, every networking email, every followup. Keep a spreadsheet with dates, company names, position, method of application, and any response. Trust me, if you get audited, you'll be thankful you were organized.

My roommate got audited last month and it turns out they do random spot checks. he had to provide evidence of his work searches for specific weeks. luckily he had been saving emails and screenshots. they dont audit everyone but they definitely do audit some people. dont risk it.

I work for a small business and unemployment actually contacted us to verify that someone had applied for a job with us. So yes, they do check sometimes.

I know someone who just clicked through without doing the required job searches and they got caught. Had to pay back thousands in benefits plus a penalty. NOT worth the risk.

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Here's what I know about NY unemployment audits after being on it twice: 1. They do conduct random audits - I've seen people get audited and others who never do 2. They can request up to a year of work search activities 3. You need to show 3+ work search activities each week 4. They sometimes contact employers to verify applications 5. If you can't prove your work searches, they can make you repay ALL benefits 6. The burden of proof is on YOU If you're struggling to reach someone at unemployment to resolve issues, I'd recommend claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold for you and connect you with an agent when one is available. After weeks of failing to get through on my own, they got me connected and I was able to get my claim fixed immediately. Always keep detailed records of your work search - company name, position, date, method of application, contact info if available. Take screenshots of online applications. Save confirmation emails. Document networking activities with dates/names/discussions. It's a pain but way better than having to repay thousands.

I was randomly selected for a work search audit back in 2021. They asked for documentation of my job search activities for about 8 specific weeks. I had to submit copies of applications, emails confirming applications, screenshots of job postings I applied to, etc. If you're doing the required searches, just make sure you're keeping records and you'll be fine.

i never got audited but my friend did. he couldnt prove he was looking for work and had to pay back like $7000 in benefits 💀

Keep in mind NYS unemployment audits can happen up to a year after your benefits end. Always save your documentation for at least that long.

I didnt get audited but i know theyre doing more of them now. The dept of labor has been talking about cracking down on fraud. Better to play it safe and actually do the work searches and document everything!

wait I'm confused, are we supposed to be keeping track of everywhere we apply? I thought just doing the applications was enough??

FYI, NY unemployment says on their website that you need to keep records of your work search activities for one year. That's how long they can request documentation for an audit.

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Always document ur job search activitys!!! Screenshot everything, save all emails. The one time u dont is the time theyll audit u 🤦‍♂️

I got audited twice during my claim last year. The first time they just asked for proof for 4 random weeks. The second time they wanted documentation for all weeks in a specific month. I had all my screenshots and confirmation emails saved so it wasn't a problem, but it was definitely stressful seeing those notices.

NY unemployment is definitely verifying job searches. I know this firsthand because I recruit for a tech company, and we've had the DOL contact us multiple times to verify if people actually applied for positions they claimed they did.