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I'm currently on day 12 of waiting for my unemployment claim to be processed and reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful. I was laid off from my job at a marketing agency due to company restructuring and filed through my.ny.gov almost two weeks ago. Like many others, my status just says "claim under review" and I've been getting anxious about the timeline. Hearing from Zara that hers took exactly 21 days and then got approved with retroactive payments really puts things in perspective. I've been diligent about filing my weekly certifications even though nothing has been approved yet, so it's reassuring to know that won't go to waste. The financial stress is real when you're waiting and have bills piling up, but it sounds like patience is really the key here. For anyone else in the waiting phase - we're all in this together and it seems like most people do get approved eventually if their situation is legitimate.
Miguel, I'm on day 10 of waiting myself and your post really resonates with me. I was also laid off due to company restructuring (from a small tech startup) and have been filing through my.ny.gov with the same "claim under review" status. It's so helpful to see everyone's timelines here - especially knowing that Zara's took 21 days but then got approved with full retroactive pay. I've been stressed about making rent next month, but reading through this thread has given me a much better understanding of what to expect. The fact that we can keep certifying weekly while waiting and won't lose those weeks is huge. Thanks for sharing where you're at in the process - it really does help to know others are going through the same waiting period right now.
I'm currently on day 4 of waiting after filing my unemployment claim through my.ny.gov following a layoff from my customer service job. Reading through all these experiences has been so reassuring - especially hearing from Zara about the 21-day timeline and retroactive payments, and seeing that others like Miguel and Micah are in similar waiting periods right now. I've been panicking because I've never filed for unemployment before and wasn't sure if 4 days was already too long, but it sounds like I'm still very early in the normal process. I'm definitely going to keep up with my weekly certifications while waiting. The financial anxiety is real when you're suddenly without income, but this community has really helped me understand what to expect. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines and experiences!
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I'm new to this community and just received my audit letter yesterday. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both nerve-wracking and reassuring! It sounds like my situation might be similar to some of yours - I had a mix of part-time W-2 work and some freelance writing income during my claim period. I reported everything on my weekly certifications, but now I'm wondering if the combination of different income types flagged my account. I'm starting to gather all my documentation now - bank statements, 1099s, contracts, and my weekly certification records. One question for those who've been through this: did the auditors ask for specific formatting of documents, or were scanned copies/PDFs acceptable? I want to make sure I submit everything in the format they prefer. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's making this scary process feel much more manageable knowing that honest reporting typically leads to successful outcomes!
Welcome Saleem! Your situation with mixed W-2 and freelance income sounds very familiar - that combination seems to be a common audit trigger from what everyone's shared here. For document formatting, from my experience, scanned PDFs are totally fine. The key is making sure everything is legible and organized. I submitted everything electronically and the auditor had no issues with the format. What really helped me was creating a cover sheet for each type of document (bank statements, tax forms, etc.) with a brief explanation of what was included. Since you're just starting the process, I'd recommend creating that timeline spreadsheet that several people mentioned - it really shows you were being systematic about reporting. The fact that you reported everything on your weekly certifications is a good sign. Stay organized and don't stress too much - most people here who were honest came through fine!
I'm new here and just got my audit letter this morning - honestly feeling pretty anxious about the whole thing! Reading through everyone's experiences has been incredibly helpful though. It sounds like I might be in good company since I also had mixed income sources during my claim period (part-time retail work plus some TaskRabbit gigs). I was super careful about reporting everything on my weekly certifications, but now I'm second-guessing myself on whether I got all the timing right. What's really reassuring is seeing how many of you came through the process successfully by being organized and transparent. I'm going to start gathering all my documents this weekend and create one of those timeline spreadsheets everyone's mentioned. Thanks for sharing your stories - it's making this feel less scary knowing there's a community of people who understand what this process is like!
Welcome to the community Abigail! I just joined recently too and I'm also going through my first audit - it's definitely anxiety-inducing at first, but reading everyone's experiences here has been so helpful. Your situation with retail work plus TaskRabbit gigs sounds very similar to what others have described as potential audit triggers. The mixed income streams seem to flag accounts for review, but as long as you reported everything honestly (which it sounds like you did), you should be fine. I'm in the document gathering phase too and that timeline spreadsheet approach everyone mentions seems like the way to go. It's really comforting to know there are others going through the same process right now. We've got this!
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I just went through this same exact situation about 3 months ago! I was working part-time at a coffee shop (about 20 hours/week) when they had to lay off most of their staff due to slow business. Like you, I was told by my manager that part-time workers "probably wouldn't qualify" for unemployment - but that's completely wrong! I filed my claim through my.ny.gov and got approved within about 10 days. The NYS Department of Labor doesn't care whether you worked full-time or part-time - what matters is that you earned enough wages during your base period and lost your job through no fault of your own. With 8 months of work history at 25 hours per week, you should definitely meet the wage requirements. My weekly benefit amount was obviously lower than what a full-time worker would get, but it was still enough to help cover my rent while I searched for a new job. Don't let your manager's comment discourage you - file your claim as soon as possible!
This is so encouraging to hear from someone who just went through this recently! I was getting really worried after my manager's comment, but it sounds like part-time workers definitely have rights here. Quick question - did you have to provide any special documentation to prove your hours were cut involuntarily, or was your employer required to report that to NYS Department of Labor? I want to make sure I have everything ready when I apply.
I'm in a very similar situation right now - just had my hours at a department store reduced from 30 to 8 hours per week due to "budget cuts." Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring! It's clear that part-time workers absolutely can collect unemployment benefits in New York. I've been hesitant to apply because I wasn't sure if my reduced hours would qualify, but it sounds like the key is meeting those base period wage requirements rather than working full-time. I'm planning to file my claim this week on my.ny.gov. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - it's so much more helpful than trying to navigate the confusing official websites alone!
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Just went through this exact situation last month! You definitely want to keep filing your weekly claims and report all work accurately. I made the mistake of thinking I should stop filing completely when I got a job, but then the position ended after just 2 weeks and I had to go through the whole process of reopening my claim. It was a nightmare and delayed my benefits for weeks. The key is being consistent with your weekly certifications - report everything truthfully and let the system calculate your benefits. Your claim will essentially be "dormant" while you're working full-time but ready to activate again if needed.
That's really helpful to know about keeping the claim active! I was definitely leaning toward stopping my weekly filings completely. How long did it take you to reopen your claim when that job ended? I'm worried about gaps in coverage if something similar happens to me.
Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I feel much better about this now. I'll definitely keep filing my weekly claims and just report my work hours and earnings accurately. It's reassuring to know the claim stays active in case things don't work out with the new job. @CosmicCrusader your experience is exactly what I was worried about - glad I asked here before making that mistake!
This whole thread has been super informative! I'm actually starting a new job next week too and was totally confused about what to do with my unemployment claim. It's such a relief to know that keeping the claim active while reporting work is the right approach. The system seems designed to handle these transitions smoothly if you just stay honest about your earnings and hours. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's way more helpful than trying to navigate the DOL website on your own!
Carmen Vega
I went through this exact situation last year after leaving a toxic workplace. Yes, your employer gets notified automatically - there's no way around it. The notice they receive includes basic info like your claim date and employment period, but not detailed reasons why you're claiming benefits. However, if they contest it (which they might if you quit), then the specifics come out during the hearing process. I'd recommend documenting everything you can about the hostile work environment before filing - save emails, texts, write down incidents with dates, get witness contact info if possible. The good news is that if you truly have good cause, NYS does recognize hostile work environment as valid grounds for quitting. Just be prepared for a potentially lengthy appeals process if your employer fights it.
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Norah Quay
•Thank you for sharing your experience Carmen - this is really helpful to know what to expect. How long did your appeals process take overall? And did you end up having to do a phone hearing or was it handled through written documentation? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the stress of going through all this or if I should just look for another job first.
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Maya Diaz
•@Norah Quay My appeals process took about 2.5 months total. I had to do a phone hearing where both me and my former employer presented our cases to an administrative law judge. It was nerve-wracking but I m'glad I went through with it - I had documented several incidents of harassment and verbal abuse, plus a witness who was willing to testify. The judge ruled in my favor. My advice would be to start looking for work while you file the claim - you have to be actively job searching anyway to maintain eligibility. Don t'let a toxic employer intimidate you out of benefits you re'entitled to, especially if you have good documentation of the hostile environment.
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Jeremiah Brown
Just wanted to add that if you're worried about your employer finding out, you should know that they'll receive the notification regardless of whether you were fired or quit. However, the initial notice doesn't include your personal reasons for filing - it's mainly for wage verification. The detailed circumstances only come up if they decide to contest your claim. I'd suggest filing sooner rather than later since there are time limits, and you can always appeal if they contest it. Also, keep in mind that even if the relationship ended badly, many employers don't bother contesting claims unless there was serious misconduct involved, since it takes time and resources on their end too.
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Liam Mendez
•That's a good point about many employers not bothering to contest unless there's serious misconduct. I'm dealing with a similar situation where I'm worried about filing because my former manager was vindictive, but you're right that it might not be worth their time to fight it. The time limits are definitely something to keep in mind too - I think you only have a certain window to file after your last day of work. Does anyone know exactly how long you have to file your initial claim in NY?
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