omg same question! been wondering about this since my cousin lost his job and is worried about benefit cuts

I'm new here but have been following this discussion with interest. From what I understand after researching this myself, there are actually multiple layers to how government spending affects unemployment benefits. While the core UI program is employer-funded as others mentioned, extended benefits during recessions often come from federal appropriations. Also, the administrative capacity of NYS Department of Labor - their staffing levels, technology systems, office operations - that does come from state budget allocations. So while your weekly benefit amount might not change due to spending cuts, the service quality and processing times definitely can be impacted by how much the state allocates to run the department. It's a complex mix of dedicated funding streams and general government spending.

update: my payment just hit my account at 6am this morning

For anyone still worried about future holiday delays, I've found it helpful to set up low balance alerts on my bank account and try to keep a small buffer for situations like this. Most banks will let you set up text or email notifications when your balance drops below a certain amount. That way you're not caught off guard by autopay bills hitting before your delayed unemployment payment arrives. Also, many utility companies and creditors are understanding about holiday processing delays if you call them proactively - better than dealing with late fees after the fact.

The whole overpayment system is ridiculous!! They make mistakes left and right then expect us to clean up their mess. I'm fighting a $3,200 non-fault overpayment right now and getting nowhere. The appeal process is a joke and takes forever.

I went through this exact situation last year with a $1,500 non-fault overpayment. What helped me was documenting everything - I gathered all my weekly claim certifications, pay stubs, and correspondence to show I reported accurately. Even though it was their error, I had to prove I wasn't at fault for any part of it. I ended up getting on a payment plan for $50/month which was manageable. The key is to contact them immediately and don't let it go to collections. Also keep all your paperwork because if you ever need unemployment again, having documentation of the overpayment resolution helps prevent future issues.

Look, here's exactly what you need to do: 1. Login to Indeed and go to your jobs tab 2. Screenshot your application history 3. Create a document with dates of each application 4. Include job titles and company names 5. Save confirmaton emails 6. Upload your current resume 7. If you cant upload or have questions, use claimyr.com to reach an agent fast Keep doing at least 3 job searches per week. They're getting strict with work search requirements lately.

Also make sure to keep applying even after your interview! They sometimes do random checks later and you need to show continuous job search activity. I got burned by this - passed my interview but then got flagged weeks later because I slacked off on applications thinking I was good to go 😅

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

I went through this exact same confusion a few months ago! You definitely need to list your current part-time retail job as your employer on that form. The system already has your previous full-time manufacturing job info from when you originally filed your claim. The form is asking about your current employment status, not your claim history. Just make sure you keep reporting those part-time hours and wages accurately each week when you certify - that's super important to avoid any overpayment issues down the road. The wording on these forms is really confusing but you're doing the right thing by asking before submitting!