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The whole system is ridiculous. They make it so hard for people with legitimate medical issues to get benefits. I had to fight for months when I left my job because of my back problems and they kept asking for more and more documentation. Eventually got approved but the stress was awful.
That does sound really stressful. I'm hoping my case will be more straightforward since I have clear medical records.
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restaurant industry is rough right now... been there. make sure you have your W-2 from last year too, sometimes they ask for it to verify your base period wages
Wait I'm confused - do I need to prove I'm unemployed or prove I WAS employed? Because I thought the whole point is that I don't have a job anymore so how do I prove a negative? This system makes no sense.
You need to prove your employment history and the reason you became unemployed. NYS Department of Labor needs to verify you earned enough wages during your base period to qualify for benefits and that your job separation wasn't due to misconduct.
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THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE! They give you money then want it back in taxes, makes no sense. I'm so tired of dealing with NYS Department of Labor bureaucracy and now the IRS too!
Don't panic about the taxes. Yes you'll owe on the unemployment income but if you're in a lower tax bracket it might not be as bad as you think. Use the IRS tax calculator online to estimate what you'll owe. You can also make quarterly payments if you're still receiving benefits to spread out the tax burden.
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The determination process also includes checking if you're able and available to work. You have to be actively looking for work and document your job search activities. Plus they verify you're not receiving other income like severance or vacation pay that might affect your benefits.
Good point about the job search requirement. How many jobs do I need to apply to each week to stay compliant?
You need to make 3 work search contacts per week. These can be job applications, networking contacts, or attending job fairs. Keep detailed records because they can audit your job search log at any time.
TillyCombatwarrior
Just want to add that I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact question when I was laid off. Spent hours on hold. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that connected me to an actual agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Really helpful when you need to talk to someone about your specific situation rather than guessing.
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Aidan Percy
•Thanks for the tip! I might need that if I have issues with my claim. Did they charge you a lot for the service?
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TillyCombatwarrior
•It was worth it for me to get answers quickly instead of stressing about whether I was doing everything right. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
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Kendrick Webb
One more thing to consider - if you're hoping they might hire you back, filing for unemployment actually shows you're being responsible about your finances during the layoff period. Most reasonable employers understand that people need benefits when they're laid off. It's not personal, it's just how the system works.
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