Don't panic yet! A week is pretty normal for processing. I got laid off from my restaurant job in March and it took about 10 days before I saw 'approved' in my account. Then I had to wait for the debit card to arrive before I could access any money. Make sure you're filing your weekly claims even while waiting for approval - you can backdate them but it's easier to stay current.

I'm in a similar situation - filed my claim about 8 days ago and still seeing "claim processing" status. From what I've read on the NYS DOL website, initial claims can take up to 3 weeks to process depending on their current volume. The key thing is to keep checking your my.ny.gov account and make sure you're certified for benefits each week even while waiting for approval. I've also heard that if they need any additional documentation, they'll request it through your online account rather than calling, so definitely check for any messages or requests in there. Trying to stay patient but it's definitely nerve-wracking when you're counting on that income!

Just wanted to add that even if your employer does contest your claim, don't panic! I went through this last year when my former employer tried to claim I was fired for poor performance (which wasn't true - I was actually laid off). The adjudication process took about 3 weeks, but NYS Department of Labor was thorough and fair. They asked for my side of the story, looked at my employment records, and ultimately approved my benefits. The key is to respond promptly to any requests for information and be honest about what happened. Document everything you can about your layoff - emails, notices, anything that shows it was due to budget cuts rather than your performance.

Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like you should be fine since you were laid off due to budget cuts. That's exactly the type of separation unemployment benefits are designed for. The "under review" status is totally normal - they're probably just waiting for the standard response period from your employer to pass. Most employers don't waste time contesting legitimate layoffs since they'd need actual documentation to support their case. Keep checking your account regularly and make sure your contact info is up to date in case they need any additional information from you. The whole process can feel stressful when you're waiting, but layoffs for budget reasons are pretty straightforward cases.

just took contract work last month and it was fine, no issues with reporting it on my weekly claims. the unemployment office doesn't care as long as you're honest about hours and pay

I went through this exact situation a few months ago! The key thing that helped me was keeping really detailed records - I made a simple spreadsheet tracking exactly which days I worked, how many hours each day, and what I earned. When you file your weekly claim, you'll answer "yes" to working during that week and then enter the total gross earnings and hours worked. The system will automatically calculate your reduced benefit amount. One tip: if your contract work spans multiple claim weeks, make sure you're allocating the earnings to the correct weeks based on when you actually performed the work, not when you submitted invoices or got paid. This kept me out of trouble with audits later on.

I'm currently going through this same process with Amazon JFK8 - been waiting about 2 weeks for adjudication and starting to get anxious about it. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring though! It sounds like Amazon's detailed documentation process, while slow, actually tends to work in favor of legitimate layoffs. I was also laid off due to reduced volume (they cut our entire night shift), so hopefully my case will be straightforward like the others mentioned here. The financial stress is real while waiting, but it's good to know that most people eventually got approved with full backdated payments. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this process!

I'm in a similar situation - got laid off from Amazon DBK1 in New York about 3 weeks ago and my unemployment claim has been stuck in adjudication ever since. Reading all these experiences from other Amazon employees is incredibly reassuring! It sounds like the 3-4 week wait time is completely normal and that Amazon's detailed documentation actually helps legitimate layoff cases rather than hurting them. I was also part of a volume-reduction layoff where they eliminated multiple shifts, so hopefully my case will be as straightforward as everyone else's. The financial anxiety is real when you're waiting this long, but knowing that others have successfully gotten their claims approved with full backdated payments gives me hope. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know this is just part of the normal process and not something to panic about!

I've been getting my unemployment benefits for about 6 months now and I can confirm what others are saying - it's typically Wednesday morning between 3-6 AM on the KeyBank card. The timing can vary a bit depending on bank processing, but Wednesday is pretty consistent as long as you certify by Monday evening. One tip: if you have the KeyBank Way2Go mobile app, you can set up notifications so you'll get an alert as soon as the deposit hits your account. That way you don't have to keep checking manually!

I've been collecting unemployment for about 4 months now and can share my experience with timing. For the KeyBank Way2Go card, I usually see my deposit hit between 2-4 AM on Wednesday morning, but I've had it come as late as 8 AM a few times. The key thing is making sure you certify by Monday evening - if you wait until Tuesday, it might delay your payment by a day. Also, keep in mind that if there are any banking holidays or system maintenance, it could push the deposit to Thursday. I'd recommend checking your my.ny.gov account to make sure your weekly claim shows as "processed" - that's usually a good indicator that the payment is on its way.