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Same question here! I'm doing some gig work and wasn't sure how to report it properly on my weekly claims.
For gig work, you need to report ALL earnings for the week you actually received payment, not when you did the work. So if you did DoorDash or Uber on Monday but got paid Friday, report it for that Friday's claim week. NYS DOL counts gross earnings before any expenses or taxes. I learned this the hard way when I got an overpayment notice because I wasn't reporting my gig earnings correctly. The key is being super accurate about when you actually received the money in your account.
This is such important info about gig work timing! I've been reporting when I worked instead of when I got paid. No wonder the amounts seemed off on my claims. Thanks for sharing your experience - definitely don't want to deal with an overpayment situation.
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The system is so slow these days. Back when I first filed in 2019 it was much faster but now with all the changes since covid everything takes forever. Just be patient and keep doing your weekly certifications. The money will come eventually, they're just backed up processing everything.
Good to know it's not just me. I'll keep being patient and doing my weekly claims.
I just went through this process a few months ago and wanted to share what helped me. Besides keeping up with weekly certifications, make sure your direct deposit info is set up correctly in your online account - that was actually what delayed my first payment by almost a week. Also, if you haven't already, download the NY.gov ID app and verify your identity through that system. NYS Department of Labor has been requiring additional identity verification for many new claims, and getting ahead of that can speed things up. Hang in there - the first payment is always the longest wait, but once it starts flowing it's usually pretty consistent.
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same boat here, filed twice in 18 months and no problems. just make sure you file within the right timeframe after getting laid off
I was in a similar situation - filed my first claim in early 2023, then got rehired for about 6 months before being laid off again. The key thing is making sure you earned enough wages between claims to establish a new benefit year. NYS DOL will automatically calculate whether you qualify based on your work history. Don't worry about being "flagged" - layoffs are unfortunately common and they understand people may need to file multiple legitimate claims. Just be honest about your work dates and wages on the application.
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Honorah King
•Never heard of that but honestly anything that helps with getting through to someone at NYS Department of Labor sounds worth trying
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Oliver Brown
Just want to add - make sure you're eligible before applying. You need to have worked enough quarters and earned enough wages. Also be prepared for the job search requirements once you start receiving benefits. NYS Department of Labor requires you to actively look for work and keep records of your job search activities.
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Lara Woods
•@Oliver Brown This is really important info about eligibility - how do you find out if you ve'worked enough quarters? Is there a way to check that on the NYS site before applying?
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QuantumQueen
•@Lara Woods Yes, you can check your wage and employment history on the NYS Department of Labor website once you create your account. They have a section where you can view your quarterly earnings to see if you meet the minimum requirements. Generally you need wages in at least 2 quarters and meet certain dollar thresholds, but the exact amounts can vary so it s'worth checking your specific situation.
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