How does NYS Department of Labor contact your employer during unemployment claim review?
I filed for unemployment benefits last week and I'm wondering exactly how the NYS Department of Labor contacts employers when they're reviewing a claim. Do they call directly or send some kind of formal notice? My former boss is kind of vindictive and I'm worried about what they might say if contacted. Does anyone know the specific process for how NYS Department of Labor reaches out to employers during the claim investigation?
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Olivia Van-Cleve
NYS Department of Labor typically sends a formal notice called a 'Request for Information' to your former employer within 7-10 days of your claim filing. This is a standardized form asking about your separation reason, last day worked, and final wages. The employer has 10 calendar days to respond. They don't usually call unless there are discrepancies that need clarification.
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Amara Torres
•That's really helpful, thank you! Do you know if the employer can see my entire claim or just the parts relevant to my employment with them?
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Mason Kaczka
yeah my old job got one of those forms when i filed, they told me about it later. took like a week to show up i think
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Sophia Russo
The employer only sees information directly related to your employment with them - dates of employment, reason for separation, wages earned. They don't get access to your personal information or details about other employers. If your boss tries to give false information out of spite, NYS Department of Labor will investigate any discrepancies between your story and theirs during the adjudication process.
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Amara Torres
•That makes me feel better. I was honest on my application so hopefully there won't be any issues.
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Evelyn Xu
ugh this whole process is so stressful! I'm in the same boat with a difficult former employer. What happens if they don't respond to the NYS Department of Labor request at all?
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Olivia Van-Cleve
•If the employer doesn't respond within 10 days, NYS Department of Labor will process your claim based on the information you provided. However, the employer can still protest later, which might trigger an adjudication review even after you start receiving benefits.
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Dominic Green
I had issues reaching NYS Department of Labor when my claim got stuck in adjudication because my employer disputed it. Tried calling for weeks but kept getting busy signals. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Basically they handle the calling hassle and connect you directly to NYS Department of Labor staff when they get through.
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Amara Torres
•Interesting, never heard of that before. How much does something like that cost?
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Dominic Green
•I don't remember the exact cost but it was worth it to finally talk to someone and get my adjudication resolved. Way less stressful than sitting on hold for hours.
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Hannah Flores
Just remember to document everything! Keep copies of your application, any correspondence with NYS Department of Labor, and notes about your separation. If your employer tries to lie, having documentation helps your case during any appeal process.
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Mei Chen
Thanks for sharing this question - I'm actually going through something similar right now! I filed my claim about 10 days ago and haven't heard anything yet, so I'm assuming my employer probably got the Request for Information form by now. It's nerve-wracking not knowing what they're going to say, especially when you didn't leave on the best terms. Has anyone here had experience with what happens if there are conflicting stories between what you reported and what your employer says?
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