Messed up my NY unemployment claims for 12 weeks - can I fix hours reporting?

You need to call them ASAP. like yesterday. Dont wait on this or it could turn into a big mess with them demanding all the money back later. They can help u fix it but it's way better if YOU come forward first instead of them catching it later.

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Same thing happened to me about 8 months ago. I reported it and they made me fill out a form for each week I needed to correct. Had to pay back some money but no penalties since I came forward on my own. You're doing the right thing trying to fix it!

whats the form called? i need to do the same thing but keep getting different answers from everyone

When you certify every week, its asking about the previous week ending saturday. Since you work on Saturdays, you should report those hours/earnings for that certification period. They'll reduce your benefit amount based on what you earn. The threshhold is $504 per week - anything under that and you get partial benefits.

NY unemployment system is such a joke! Deliberately confusing and then they act like its YOUR fault when you make a mistake. Ive been on hold with them for 5 hours today trying to fix a similar issue 🤮

Here's exactly what you need to do to fix this situation with NY unemployment: First, document everything. Write down all the dates you worked, how many hours, and how much you earned each Saturday. Have this ready before you call. Second, you need to connect with a live agent. This is honestly the hardest part because their phone system is overwhelmed. Many people have success using claimyr.com to actually get through to someone. It's worth checking out if you've been struggling to connect. Third, explain that you made an honest mistake in reporting. Request to file amended certifications for each affected week. Be prepared to pay back any overpayment, but since you're self-reporting, they shouldn't impose penalties. Fourth, follow up with a written statement through their messaging system explaining your situation. Screenshot this for your records. Fifth, if they determine you've been overpaid, they'll send you a notice with payment options. You can usually set up a payment plan if needed. Don't panic! This happens more often than you think, especially with the confusing partial work reporting system. The important thing is that you're trying to correct it before they flag it as potential fraud. Good luck!

Don't stress too much. I had to correct 8 weeks of claims last year. They were actually pretty reasonable about it and just had me pay back the difference (not the whole amount). Just be honest and they'll help you.

The 0-10 hours option means you DID work between 0-10 hours, not that you didnt work at all. So you selected the right option if you worked 5 hours each Saturday. Are you sure you messed up?

i did something similar and when i called, they transferred me to the fraud department who reviewed my case. they put a hold on my benefits while they investigated. took about 4 weeks but ended up being fine. just had to pay back what i owed.

why even bother with ny unemployment? Its nearly impossible to get anyone on the phone and when you do they just transfer you around. honestly id just wait and see if they catch it later, but thats just me 🤷‍♂️

You can also go in person to a NY career center! I did this when I had problems with my claim and they were able to help me fix stuff in the system. Much better than trying to get someone on the phone. Just google your nearest location

I wish they'd just fix the ridiculous certification system. It's so easy to make mistakes! Like why isn't there a warning if you're certifying differently from your usual pattern? Makes no sense.

I'd reach out through their message portal too, not just by phone. Document that you tried to fix the issue. Screensnap the message so you have proof you self-reported the problem.