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wait so they take taxes out automatically?? I thought I had to pay those back at the end of the year. this is so confusing
Ugh the NYS Department of Labor system is such a nightmare to deal with especially when you quit. They make you jump through so many hoops and the phone lines are always busy. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks about my own claim issues and can't reach anyone!
I was having the same problem getting through to NYS Department of Labor until someone told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically call on your behalf and get you connected to an actual agent. I was skeptical at first but watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) and decided to try it. Got through to someone within a couple hours when I'd been trying for weeks on my own.
Just wanted to say good luck OP! I was in a similar situation last year and it worked out fine. The key is to be honest about what happened but don't admit to any wrongdoing if you don't think you did anything wrong.
Here's what you need to know: NYS Department of Labor will contact your employer to get their side of the story. Document everything you can remember about the termination - dates, what was said, any witnesses. If they deny your claim based on misconduct, you have the right to appeal and request a hearing where you can present your case.
The system is SO frustrating with these timing rules! Two years seems like such an arbitrary cutoff especially when people are genuinely struggling to find work. But yeah unfortunately they're pretty strict about it. Your best bet is definitely checking if that 2024 part-time work qualifies you for anything.
Justin Trejo
WAIT so if employers don't want their tax rate to go up they might lie about why you left??? That seems so unfair! What if they say I quit when I was actually laid off?
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Romeo Barrett
•If your employer provides false information, you can appeal and provide documentation proving you were laid off. Keep any emails, termination letters, or witness information that supports your case.
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Alana Willis
My sister went through this whole thing last year when her restaurant closed down. The owner tried to say everyone quit instead of admitting he had to lay people off. She had to appeal but eventually got her benefits approved. The key is having proof of what really happened.
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