EVERYONE HAVING THIS ISSUE: Its a known glitch in there system rn. Call them using claimyr.com (fastest way tbh) and theyll fix it. Just dont wait or theyll think ur trying to commit fraud or smthing

This is so scary! I'm dealing with something similar but not as bad - my account shows a $2,300 overpayment after I accidentally certified twice last week. Reading through all these responses, it seems like calling through claimyr.com is the way to go. Has anyone tried appealing online first or should I just go straight to calling? I'm worried they'll think I'm trying to scam them or something when really it was just their glitchy system 😰

been there! make sure you understand exactly WHY they denied you first. was it misconduct? voluntary quit? lack of work history? the appeal strategy is different for each type of disqualification. also if you lose the initial appeal you can appeal again to a higher level

I went through the appeals process last year and won my case. A few important tips: 1) Keep filing your weekly claims even while appealing - you'll get backpay if you win but lose those weeks forever if you don't file. 2) The hearing is usually by phone and pretty informal, but take it seriously. 3) Write down a timeline of exactly what happened leading up to your job loss with dates. 4) If you have any witnesses (coworkers who saw the layoff happen), they can testify on your behalf. 5) The judge will ask your employer to provide evidence of voluntary quit - if they can't prove it, you should win. Don't give up, the system is designed to be intimidating but you have rights!

call them asap! dont wait around like i did. my claim had an easy fix but i waited 6 weeks for nothing

Been in the exact same boat for about 3 weeks now. That "determining benefits" message is basically their default while they work through the backlog. From what I've seen in other threads, most people get their determination within 2-4 weeks after the waiting period, but it varies a lot depending on how backed up they are. The good news is that when it does come through, you'll get all the back payments at once. Just make sure you keep certifying every week even though you're not getting paid yet - that's super important or you'll lose those weeks. I'd give it another week before calling, but if you're really stressed about it, that claimyr service people mentioned seems legit based on the reviews I've seen. Good luck! 🤞

UGH employers who try to appeal legitimate claims are the worst!! My last company did this to THREE people I know just to be spiteful. NYS Department of Labor sees right through these petty appeals most of the time. Don't let them intimidate you!

I went through something similar a few months ago. The 30-day deadline is firm - I was so paranoid I actually called NYS Department of Labor to confirm when my employer's deadline was. The representative told me that once those 30 days pass from when they received the determination notice, employers need to show "good cause" for any late appeal, which is really hard to prove. Things like not receiving mail due to address changes or serious illness might qualify, but general business or spite doesn't cut it. Since you were approved last month and it's been over 6 weeks, you should be in the clear. Keep all your documentation just in case, but try not to stress too much about it!

Don't forget to include the determination number from your letter and be super clear about what decision you're appealing. I made the mistake of being vague in my first appeal and they rejected it for lack of specificity. Had to start over.

Also make sure to write a timeline of events leading up to your layoff. Include specific dates when you first heard about budget issues, any meetings about restructuring, the exact date you were notified of termination, and your last day of work. This helps establish a clear pattern that shows it was the company's decision, not yours. I'd also suggest getting a letter from HR or your manager if possible confirming the layoff was due to budget cuts. The more documentation you have, the stronger your case will be.