Starting new job tomorrow - do I need to notify NY unemployment or just stop claiming?

You should definitely file one more time and report that you've gone back to work. When you certify next week, it'll ask if you worked, just say yes and report how many days/hours. That way NY unemployment has a record that you're employed now and they'll stop your benefits properly.

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You HAVE TO do one more certification and tell them your back to work. If you dont they'll think your still unemployed and might flag your account later for fraud or something. Better to close it out right.

congrats on the new job! 🎉 def do one more claim and just be honest about your work status. thats what the weekly certification is for.

I work for a staffing agency and we see this ALL THE TIME. Many people just stop certifying when they get a job and later get noticed about overpayments or worse. Always make sure you report that you've gone back to work on your next certification, and if you worked partial days before starting full time, report those accurately too.

The NY unemployment system is such a mess 🤦‍♀️ When I started working last year I called 27 times trying to figure out what to do. Nobody picked up. I ended up just certifying one more time and saying I was employed. System closed my claim after that.

Here's exactly what to do: 1) Continue certifying for benefits next week as usual 2) When it asks if you've worked during the week, select YES 3) Enter the days you worked (probably all 5 if full-time M-F) 4) Enter your gross earnings before deductions 5) Answer 'yes' when it asks if you've returned to work full-time The system will automatically process this as your final claim. You might get partial payment for any days you didn't work this week, but then your claim will close out properly. If you have any issues or special circumstances, I highly recommend using claimyr.com to get through to an actual representative who can help with your specific situation. When I had questions about transitioning back to work, I wasted days trying to call before using their service to finally get through to someone who could help. Congratulations on your new job and good luck!

DON'T JUST STOP CLAIMING!!! That's how people end up with fraud investigations later! Always always always close your claim properly by doing one final certification.

random but kinda related question - what happens if ur job is only part time? do u still get some benefits?

i just went through this last month. just certify one more time and report your work days. the system handles the rest for you. its not complicated.

OMG the amount of conflicting advice on here lol. Look, I just called ny unemployment literally yesterday using claimyr.com to jump the phone queue, and the agent told me specifically: you MUST do a final certification, report your work days, and that closes your claim properly. Done and done.

I got hit with an overpayment notice cause I didn't tell them I went back to work. Took 3 months to get it sorted out. Don't make the same mistake!

The most comprehensive resource I've found on NY unemployment issues is actually their handbook. Check page 31 for the section on returning to work. Says you must report when you start working: https://dol.ny.gov/unemployment-insurance-claimant-handbook