NY unemployment form confusion: which employer do they want listed?

You always need to report your current employer. So that would be the part-time job. Your old employer is already in the system since thats why you originally qualified for benefits. Make sure you're reporting your part-time earnings each week too or they'll hit you with an overpayment later.

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I had this same confusion last month! You need to list your CURRENT employer (the part-time job). The form is asking about your current employment situation, not about who you filed your initial claim against. Make sure you're accurately reporting your part-time hours each week too.

You definitely need to put your current part-time employer. And make sure your certifying correctly each week. NY unemployment is so strict about this stuff, my friend got hit with a $3,400 overpayment notice because he didn't report some part time work correctly 😱

The NY unemployment system is an absolute DISASTER. I spent 3 months trying to fix an issue similar to yours. Here's what I learned: When they ask for current employer, they mean who is employing you RIGHT NOW, so your part-time job. Your previous employer info should already be in their system from your initial claim. If you're confused about any forms, I highly recommend getting an actual agent on the phone. Regular calls never worked for me - I wasted weeks trying. I finally used claimyr.com which got me a callback with a real person who fixed my issue in 5 minutes. Make sure you're certifying correctly each week and reporting all earnings from your part-time job. Even small mistakes can lead to overpayment notices later. Keep copies of EVERYTHING - screenshots of your submissions, confirmation numbers, etc. The system is notorious for "losing" information. If you start full-time work again, make sure you notify them immediately to stop your claim. Good luck! The system is frustrating but you'll get through it.

for current employer ull want to list ur part time gig. theyr asking whos signing ur paycheck right now, not who you filed against originally

ALWAYS. LIST. CURRENT. PART. TIME. JOB. Period. End of discussion.

I work at a place that deals with unemployment cases. List your current part-time employer! This is super important. Also make sure you're accurately reporting your hours worked and wages earned each week when you certify. The #1 reason people get hit with overpayment notices is incorrect reporting of part-time work.

Is anyone else having trouble with the ny unemployment website lately? It keeps logging me out when I try to certify my weekly benefits. So frustrating!

If you can, try calling them to confirm. I know it's nearly impossible to get through though. I spent weeks trying to reach someone until I found claimyr.com - it got me a callback with an actual rep who could answer my questions. Whatever you do, don't guess on these forms!

I ran into this exact problem! They want your CURRENT employer info (the part-time job). I got confused too and put my old employer - ended up causing a 6-week delay in my benefits while they sorted it out. Don't make the same mistake!

Has anyone else noticed that the NY unemployment system seems deliberately confusing? Like they make forms vague on purpose so people mess up and they can deny benefits? 🤔

Make sure ur reporting ur part time income correctly too! They will check with the employer and if the numbers dont match up ur in trouble. I report my earnings down to the penny just to be safe.

They need info about your current part-time job. When I was in your situation, I tried calling for clarification but could never get through. I ended up using claimyr.com - they got me a callback with a real person who explained everything. Talking to an actual agent was the only way I got clear answers.

when in doubt, call and ask! but good luck actually reaching anyone at ny unemployment lol 💀