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The WORST part is you can't even talk to someone about it because you can't get past their stupid phone system 😡 I've been dealing with NY unemployment for years and it never gets better. The system is designed to make you give up.
Someone earlier mentioned using claimyr.com to get through the phone lines. Might be worth checking out if you're desperate.
I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Been locked out since Tuesday as well. The frustrating thing is I have my weekly certification due tomorrow and I can't even access it. Has anyone tried contacting their local assembly member or senator's office? Sometimes they can help cut through the bureaucracy when state agencies aren't responding. I'm about to try that route since I can't afford to wait weeks for this to get resolved.
That's actually a really smart idea! I never thought about contacting my assembly member. Do you just call their office and explain the situation? I'm in the same boat with certification due soon and getting really panicked about missing it. Let me know how it goes if you try that route!
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ny unemployment system is straight garbage rn. good luck fam 👀
facts. its like they want us to give up or something
Hey Luca! I totally get the panic - was in the same boat last year. Filed in March and got my first payment in early May, so about 6 weeks after the questionnaire. The key is staying on top of it. Call every few days, keep certifying weekly even if nothing's happening, and document everything. Also check your online account religiously for any new requests or updates. The horror stories are real but a lot of people do get through faster than that. Hang in there and keep pushing! 💪
Thanks for the encouragement Khalid! 6 weeks doesn't sound too bad compared to some of these other stories. I've been calling but can never get through - might have to try that claimyr thing people are mentioning. Just hate that we have to pay extra to get our own benefits but if it works... 🤷♂️
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Based on everything you've shared, I believe your claim is stuck in what's called 'adjudication limbo' - where it requires manual review but hasn't been assigned to an adjudicator. Multiple employers plus the holiday backlog are likely culprits. The good news is that once you get through to someone, these issues can often be resolved quickly. Please come back and let us know what works for you - it helps others in similar situations.
Thank you! I'll definitely post an update once I get this resolved. Going to try the assembly member route first thing tomorrow, and if that doesn't work within a week, I'll try other options. Really appreciate everyone's advice!
I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - applied in December and still waiting! It's so frustrating how broken the system is. From reading all these responses, it sounds like your best bet is definitely talking to a real person. I'm going to try the assembly member route too after seeing how many people recommended it. The fact that you've been certifying every week is smart - at least you'll get that backpay when this gets sorted out. Keep us posted on what works!
It's so reassuring to know I'm not the only one going through this nightmare! December to now is also way too long. I'm definitely going to contact my assembly member tomorrow - seems like that's the most promising option based on what everyone's saying. Maybe we can both update this thread with our results and help other people who are stuck in the same situation. Good luck with your claim too!
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The NYS Department of Labor system is honestly a nightmare to navigate. I've been dealing with UI tax issues for three years and every time I call them it's like starting from scratch. At least the quarterly schedule is straightforward once you know it.
One thing to add - make sure you're keeping track of your wage base limits too. For 2024, the NYS unemployment insurance wage base is $12,300 per employee, so you only pay UI tax on wages up to that amount per worker. Also, if you're using payroll software, most of them will calculate and remind you about the quarterly deposits automatically, which can help avoid missing those deadlines.
Luca Marino
I'm going through the same thing right now!! Filed 2 weeks ago and still pending. It's so stressful not knowing when the money will come. Did you get laid off or were you fired? I'm worried because I was technically terminated but it was just because our whole department got eliminated.
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Omar Zaki
•I was laid off due to company downsizing, so hopefully that won't cause any issues. Your situation sounds like it should be fine too since it was department elimination, not performance related.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
I went through this process about 6 months ago and it took exactly 18 days from filing to receiving my first payment. The key thing that helped speed mine up was making sure I had all my employment documentation ready - like pay stubs from the last 6 weeks and my termination letter. Also, definitely start filing your weekly claims now even though your initial claim is pending! I made that mistake and it delayed my payments by an extra week. The online system updates usually happen overnight, so check your status first thing in the morning rather than throughout the day.
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