The New York State Department of Labor has confirmed that no wages were reported for my Paramount employment for any quarter in 2025 to any state unemployment system.
Employers are generally required to report wages quarterly for unemployment insurance purposes, which is how states determine benefit eligibility and jurisdiction.
Because I worked remotely, I initially filed in my state of residence and was then instructed to file in New York. New York redirected me back to my state, since unemployment jurisdiction depends on where unemployment insurance contributions are paid.
As of January 9, nearly two months after separation, there is still no wage record in any state, which means no unemployment benefits can be paid. I also did not accept any severance.
I’m trying to understand whether this is an isolated payroll reporting issue or something affecting multiple people.
If you were laid off or separated recently, do you see Paramount wages for 2025 in your state’s unemployment system? If so, how long did it take or who did you contact?