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The whole system is so slow its ridiculous!! I waited FIVE WEEKS for my first payment last year because they said they needed to verify my employment history but never told me what documents to send. Finally got through to someone who said it was all a computer glitch. Meanwhile bills dont wait for the state to get their act together!
Mei Chen
•How much does something like that cost? I'm already stressed about money and don't want to pay for something if I can avoid it.
Dylan Wright
•It's worth checking out their site for the details, but honestly when you're waiting weeks for thousands of dollars in benefits, getting through quickly to resolve issues is pretty valuable. The peace of mind alone was worth it for me.
NebulaKnight
Just went through this in December - filed on a Tuesday and got my first payment the following Friday, so about 10 days total. I think they've gotten faster since the pandemic backlog cleared up. Just make sure you're doing everything online through my.ny.gov and not trying to call unless you absolutely have to.
QuantumLeap
•That's really encouraging to hear! Did you have direct deposit set up from the beginning, or did you have to wait for a debit card? I'm trying to figure out if I should expect the money on a card or in my bank account.
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If ur claim has any issues at all ur gonna need to talk to someone. Best bet is using claimyr.com to get through or ur gonna be calling forever. The phone lines are impossible these days fr fr
Hey! I'm in a similar situation - just got my determination letter last week. From what I've read on the DOL website, first payments usually take 2-3 weeks after you get the letter, assuming there are no issues with your claim. Make sure you keep certifying every week even if you haven't gotten paid yet - that's super important! Also check your online account regularly for any requests for additional documentation. Good luck! 🤞
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Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! To summarize what I've learned: 1. I'll continue my NY unemployment claim after moving to PA 2. Need to update my address in the NY.gov system 3. Continue certifying weekly and meeting NY work search requirements 4. Make a note during certification about my move 5. Keep detailed records of work searches (minimum 3 per week) 6. Be prepared for tax complications next year 7. Set up mail forwarding with USPS This community is amazing! I was so stressed about this and now I feel much better prepared for my move. I'll update my address as soon as I have my new place secured.
That's a perfect summary! Good luck with your move to Pennsylvania.
good luck on the move. PA is way cheaper than NY youll like it there
Khalid Howes
Just wanted to add one more thing that helped me when I moved from NY to NJ last year - screenshot or print out your weekly certification pages before submitting them! The NY system can be glitchy sometimes and having proof of what you submitted and when really saved me during an audit. Also, if you're driving to PA, keep receipts for any job interviews or work-related trips back to NY since those can be deductible expenses. The move itself is stressful enough without worrying about benefits, so having good documentation gives you peace of mind!
Great point about documenting everything! I hadn't thought about screenshotting the certification pages - that's really smart. Quick question though - do you know if there's a specific form or process for deducting those job interview travel expenses, or do you just keep the receipts and mention it when filing taxes? I might have some interviews lined up back in NYC even after I move to PA.
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Just make sure you understand the difference between being laid off vs taking early retirement. If your company offers you a retirement package and you take it, that's considered voluntary and you won't qualify for unemployment. But if they lay you off without offering retirement, you're good to file a claim.
That's exactly what I was worried about. They haven't offered any retirement packages yet, just talked about layoffs. Hoping I can avoid both honestly but good to know my options.
PixelWarrior
Also keep in mind that if you do get laid off and file for unemployment, you'll need to have your separation paperwork ready. NYS Department of Labor will want documentation showing it was an involuntary layoff, not a resignation. Save any emails or notices about the layoffs your company sends out - that can help establish the involuntary nature of your separation if there are any questions about your eligibility.
Sofia Torres
I finally got through after I sent a message through the Contact Us form on the website AND called the TTY line (even though I'm not hearing impaired). Got through in 15 minutes on the TTY line. I know it's not ideal to use resources meant for others but I was desperate after 3 weeks of trying.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•whats the TTY number? asking for... research purposes 👀
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Sofia Torres
•I don't wanna post it publicly since it's specifically for people with hearing impairments and we shouldn't abuse it. But if you're truly desperate after weeks of trying, you can find it on their website.
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Yara Elias
Hey Sean, I was in your exact situation 3 months ago - benefits cut off with zero explanation and that same "pending review" nightmare. After reading through all these suggestions, here's what finally worked for me: I combined the Claimyr service (yeah I was skeptical too but it actually works) with contacting my state assembly rep. The Claimyr got me through to a human who told me there was just a random flag on my account, and my assembly rep's office followed up to make sure it got resolved properly. Took about 4 days total but I got 6 weeks of back pay once it was fixed. Don't let them wear you down - you've paid into this system and deserve your benefits! Also document every call attempt with date/time in case you need to escalate further.
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Miranda Singer
•This is really encouraging to hear! I've been reading through all the suggestions and was wondering if combining multiple approaches like this would be more effective than just trying one thing. Quick question - when you used Claimyr, about how long did it take them to get you connected to someone? And did your assembly rep's office require any specific documentation from you, or just your claim details? Thanks for sharing your success story, gives me hope that there's light at the end of this tunnel!
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