NYS Department of Labor - does unemployment end when you get a job or do I need to notify them?
Just accepted a job offer that starts next Monday and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do about my unemployment benefits. Do they automatically stop when I start working or do I need to call NYS Department of Labor to tell them? I've been collecting for about 6 weeks and don't want to mess anything up or get in trouble for overpayments. My last weekly claim was filed yesterday before I got the job offer.
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Emma Wilson
You need to report it on your next weekly claim when you certify. There's a question about returning to work and you just answer yes and provide the start date. Don't file any more weekly claims after your last day of unemployment. NYS Department of Labor won't automatically know you're working unless you tell them.
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Javier Torres
AuthorSo I should still file my weekly claim this week but report that I'm starting work Monday? Want to make sure I do this right.
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QuantumLeap
yeah you gotta tell them or they'll keep paying you and then want it all back later trust me learned that the hard way
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Malik Johnson
Congratulations on the job! Yes, you must report your return to work on your weekly certification. If your last day of unemployment is this Sunday and you start work Monday, you would file your weekly claim for this week and indicate your return to work date. After that, you stop filing weekly claims. If you don't report it and keep collecting benefits while working, NYS Department of Labor will eventually find out through quarterly wage reporting from employers and you'll face an overpayment demand.
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Isabella Santos
What if the job doesn't work out? Can you restart your claim or do you have to file a whole new application?
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Malik Johnson
If you lose the job within your benefit year, you can usually reopen your existing claim by filing a weekly certification. You don't need to file a new application unless your benefit year has expired.
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Ravi Sharma
I had such a hard time getting through to anyone at NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about this exact situation. Kept getting busy signals and getting hung up on after waiting forever. Finally used claimyr.com to get connected to an actual agent who explained everything clearly. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Made the whole process so much easier than trying to call myself.
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Javier Torres
AuthorThanks, might check that out if I run into any issues. Right now it seems straightforward enough though.
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Freya Larsen
Make sure you keep track of exactly what you report because sometimes their system glitches and doesn't record things properly. Screenshot everything when you file your final claim showing you reported the return to work date.
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Carter Holmes
Definitely report it on your next weekly claim - there's usually a specific question about starting work where you'll enter your start date. Once you report returning to work, that should be your final claim. Don't stress too much about it, the system is designed to handle this situation and as long as you're honest about your work start date you'll be fine. Good luck with the new job!
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