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Just report the work when you file your weekly claim! You'll probably still get some benefits if it's part-time. The partial benefit formula lets you earn up to a certain amount before your UI gets reduced. Better to do it right than risk the penalties later.
Yeah definitely report it. I was paranoid about this too when I got a temp job but reporting it was no big deal. They just adjusted my weekly benefit amount based on what I earned. The NYS Department of Labor system is set up to handle people working part-time while collecting.
I had issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my 1099-G form. Kept getting busy signals for weeks. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that gets you connected to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made it so much easier to get my tax questions answered directly.
I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor when I had questions about my eligibility during a professional licensing issue. Ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get answers about my specific situation without waiting on hold forever.
The unemployment system is so frustrating with professional licenses! I'm a teacher and went through something similar with a certification issue. Just keep detailed records of everything you're doing to fix the license problem and all your job search activities. NYS Department of Labor wants to see you're making genuine efforts.
The whole unemployment system is designed to deny claims and make people give up. They know most people can't afford to wait months for appeals. It's disgusting how they treat people who are already struggling financially.
hang in there - appeals do work if you have the right documentation. also make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even while the appeal is pending or you'll lose those weeks
Ava Garcia
Make sure he files as soon as possible after his last day of work! There's no waiting period in New York but you can't get benefits for any weeks before you file your claim. Also tell him not to stress too much about making mistakes on the application - he can always call to correct information later if needed.
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StarSailor}
ugh the whole system is such a mess. why can't they just have a simple form instead of making people jump through hoops on that terrible website
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NebulaNinja
•I get the frustration, but once you get through the initial filing it's actually not too bad. The weekly claims are pretty straightforward and only take a few minutes each week.
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