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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Just got scheduled for my 4th interview after they told me the 3rd one would be my last. It's so frustrating because I'm doing everything right - applying to jobs, keeping detailed records, showing up to all their interviews on time. But they keep dragging me through this process while I'm just trying to find work. Reading through these comments makes me realize this is happening to way more people than I thought. It's clearly some kind of systematic issue with their flagging system. I'm definitely going to try calling and asking specifically what flag is on my account and demanding they document why I keep getting selected. This whole system feels designed to wear us down until we just give up claiming benefits we've earned. Thanks for posting this - at least now I know I'm not alone in dealing with this nonsense!
Amara Chukwu
•Ugh, I feel your pain! I'm new to this whole unemployment process but seeing everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying. It sounds like this interview harassment is way more common than it should be. The fact that they're telling people it's their "final interview" and then scheduling MORE interviews is just straight up lying at this point. I'm definitely saving all the advice in this thread about asking for the specific flag reason and documenting everything. It's crazy that we have to become experts in their broken system just to get benefits we paid into. Hope you get it sorted out soon!
CyberSiren
•@Miguel Alvarez You re'definitely not alone in this! I m'dealing with something similar - got my 4th interview notice just this week after being told the 3rd was final. It s'so demoralizing when you re'already stressed about finding work and they keep putting you through these hoops. I ve'been reading through all the advice here about asking for the specific flag on your account and I think that s'going to be my next move. The fact that they re'outright lying about final "interviews shows" how broken this system really is. We shouldn t'have to become legal experts just to access our own benefits. Keep fighting it - sounds like persistence is the only thing that works with these people!
This is absolutely maddening and unfortunately becoming way too common. I'm currently dealing with my third interview after being told the second one was my "final review." The worst part is these interviews are scheduled during business hours when I should be networking or interviewing for actual jobs! Based on what I've learned from this thread and my own research, here's what I'm planning to do for my next interview: 1. Ask directly what specific flag is on my account and request they document the reason 2. Record the call (after informing them, since it's legal in NY) 3. Get the name and employee ID of whoever I speak with 4. Ask if I'm under investigation for fraud - if not, why the repeated interviews? 5. Request a supervisor if the person can't give me clear answers It's ridiculous that we have to become investigators just to access benefits we've paid into. The system is definitely designed to frustrate people into giving up. Don't let them win - keep detailed records of everything and push for real answers about why you're being targeted. Solidarity with everyone dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare!
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I'm so sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation, but after reading through all these responses, I'm feeling really optimistic about your case! The fact that you were laid off alongside 3 other people from your department due to budget cuts is textbook evidence of a legitimate layoff, not misconduct. Your employer's claim falls apart when you consider that they would have to explain how 4 people all coincidentally committed misconduct on the exact same day during budget cuts - that's just not believable. What really stands out to me is that your supervisor explicitly told you the termination wasn't performance-related. That conversation is going to be crucial evidence, so definitely write down everything you can remember about when and where it happened. Combined with that HR email about layoffs affecting multiple departments, you have solid documentation that directly contradicts their misconduct story. I'd definitely recommend reaching out to those other 3 coworkers who were laid off with you - even if they just confirm they were let go the same day for budget reasons, that completely destroys the employer's narrative. Most people understand how important unemployment benefits are and will help if they can. NYS Department of Labor investigators see these dishonest tactics from employers all the time, and they're trained to spot the inconsistencies. The burden of proof is on your employer to provide specific examples of misconduct, which they can't do because it never happened. Stay organized with your documentation, respond promptly to any requests, and don't let them intimidate you. Based on everyone's experiences here, the truth really does come out during these investigations. You've got this!
Zainab Omar
•This whole thread has been incredibly reassuring to read! I'm dealing with a similar situation where my former employer is trying to claim misconduct when I was clearly part of layoffs. What really strikes me from everyone's experiences is how common these employer lies seem to be, but also how consistently NYS Department of Labor sees through them. The advice about creating a detailed timeline and gathering documentation is spot on - I'm going to start doing that immediately. It's also really encouraging to see how many people have successfully fought these false claims and received their benefits. The stress of waiting for an investigation while dealing with job loss is overwhelming, but reading all these success stories gives me hope that honesty really does win out in the end. Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - it makes such a difference to know we're not alone in dealing with dishonest employers!
I'm currently going through a very similar situation and this entire thread has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! My former employer is claiming I was terminated for "failure to meet job expectations" when I was actually laid off due to company-wide budget cuts that affected multiple departments. Like many others here, I was told directly by my manager that the layoff had nothing to do with my performance and everything to do with financial constraints. Reading everyone's experiences has really opened my eyes to how common these dishonest tactics are from employers trying to avoid their unemployment insurance obligations. It's both frustrating and oddly comforting to know I'm not alone in dealing with this. The consistent theme I'm seeing is that NYS Department of Labor really does investigate these claims thoroughly and can spot the inconsistencies when employers try to rewrite history. I've started gathering all the documentation I can find - company emails about budget issues, the layoff communications, and I'm planning to create that detailed timeline several people have mentioned. The advice about reaching out to other affected coworkers is something I hadn't considered but makes perfect sense, especially since they're more likely to be honest once they've moved on to other positions. The waiting period while worrying about rent and bills is definitely the hardest part, but seeing so many success stories here gives me confidence that the truth will come out during the investigation. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - it really makes a difference to know that these false employer claims can be successfully challenged!
I'm in almost the exact same boat right now and reading through all these experiences has been such a relief! My employer is trying to claim I was fired for "attendance issues" when I was actually part of a departmental restructuring that eliminated 5 positions. It's so maddening when they try to rewrite what actually happened, but everyone's success stories here are giving me real hope. The part about creating a timeline is something I'm definitely going to do - I keep thinking of more details about those final weeks that could help prove this was a planned layoff, not individual misconduct. It's also reassuring to see how consistently NYS Department of Labor seems to investigate these disputes fairly. I was starting to panic that employers could just say whatever they wanted, but clearly that's not how it works. Thanks for sharing your situation - it helps so much to know others are going through this and fighting back successfully!
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I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor for years with my business and getting through to them when you have questions is nearly impossible. If you need to talk to someone about your specific situation, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually gets you connected to NYS Department of Labor agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting busy signals.
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Just wanted to add that the rules can vary slightly if you're in certain industries. For example, agricultural employers have different thresholds - they need to pay UI taxes if they pay $20,000 or more in wages in any calendar quarter, or if they employ 10 or more workers for some portion of at least one day in each of 20 different weeks. Also, domestic service employers (like if you hire a nanny or housekeeper) have their own rules too. Make sure to check the specific requirements for your type of business when you register!
Sarah Jones
•This is really helpful to know about the industry-specific rules! I hadn't even thought about that. Since I'm still planning what type of business to start, this makes me realize I need to research the specific requirements for whatever industry I choose. Do you know where I can find a comprehensive list of all these different industry thresholds? The NYS Department of Labor website seems pretty scattered with this information.
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Ethan Brown
This thread is absolutely incredible - thank you all for sharing your experiences! I'm brand new to unemployment (just got laid off last week) and was dreading having to navigate this whole system, but reading through everyone's detailed timelines and advice has made me feel so much more prepared. It's really reassuring to know that the $0 determination letter is normal and just means they're doing wage verification, not that I messed up my application somehow. The claimyr.com recommendation seems to be a game-changer based on literally everyone's success stories - definitely bookmarking that for when I need it. I love how supportive this community is, people coming back to share their good news and encourage others who are still waiting. Filing my claim tomorrow and already feeling way less anxious thanks to all the knowledge shared here! 💙
Welcome to the unemployment journey @Ethan Brown! 🤗 I'm pretty new to this myself - just filed a couple weeks ago after reading through this amazing thread. It's such a relief to find a community where people actually share real experiences and timelines instead of just generic advice. The $0 determination letter thing was my biggest fear but now I know it's totally normal. This thread has honestly become my daily check-in for staying sane during the waiting process! Good luck with your filing tomorrow - you've got this and we're all here to help each other through it! 💪
Just wanted to jump in here as someone who's been silently following this thread for weeks! I filed on 4/2 and got that dreaded $0 determination letter about 3 weeks ago. Reading everyone's experiences here has been such a lifesaver - I was convinced I had done something wrong with my application until I saw how common this wage verification delay actually is. The stress of not knowing what's happening while bills keep piling up is just awful, but seeing all these success stories gives me so much hope! I finally took everyone's advice and used claimyr.com yesterday (you all convinced me it was worth the $20) and got through to an agent in about 40 minutes. She confirmed exactly what everyone here has been saying - my employer just hasn't sent in the wage verification yet and that's what's causing the delay. She put in an expedite request and said I should see movement within 5-7 business days. The agent also emphasized what others mentioned about keeping up with weekly certifications even with the $0 showing - apparently that's crucial for getting all the back pay once everything processes. Really grateful for this community helping me understand the process and not panic! Will definitely update once I get some movement on my case 🤞
Caden Nguyen
I'm experiencing the exact same issue right now - filed my claim 5 weeks ago and it's been stuck in pending status ever since. Like many of you, I've tried calling NYS Department of Labor countless times but can never get through. What's really concerning me is that I haven't received any communication about what might be causing the delay or what additional information they might need from me. I've been keeping up with my weekly certifications and job search requirements, but the uncertainty is really taking a toll. Reading through these comments, it sounds like this is unfortunately pretty common right now. Has anyone had success with any specific strategies for getting updates on their claim status? I'm considering trying the legislative representative route that Savannah mentioned, but I'm wondering if there are any other options I should explore first.
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Mei Wong
•I'm also stuck in the same pending nightmare - going on 6 weeks now with NYS Department of Labor. One thing I discovered that might help is checking the "Messages" section in your my.ny.gov account more frequently. Sometimes they send requests for additional information that don't trigger email notifications, and if you miss responding within their timeframe, it can extend the delay even more. I also started documenting every phone call attempt with timestamps in case I need to show I've been trying to reach them. @Caden Nguyen - before going the legislative route, you might want to try calling first thing Monday morning right at 8 AM when their phone lines open. I ve'heard some people have better luck getting through then before the lines get completely jammed. The whole system is clearly overwhelmed but at least we ll'all get backpay once this gets sorted out.
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Mohammad Khaled
I'm going through this exact same frustrating situation! Filed my claim 4 weeks ago and still stuck in pending with no explanation from NYS Department of Labor. The lack of communication is the worst part - you'd think they could at least send an automated update saying "your claim is under review, estimated timeline is X weeks" or something. I've been following all the suggestions here - checking for hidden notifications, keeping detailed logs of my call attempts, and staying up to date with weekly certifications. One small tip that might help others: I noticed that if you log into my.ny.gov at different times of day, sometimes the system shows slightly different information or loads sections that were previously timing out. It's probably just server load issues, but worth checking periodically. The stress of not knowing when (or if) payments will come through while bills pile up is really taking a toll. At least knowing we're not alone in this helps a little. Hang in there everyone!
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Gael Robinson
•I'm right there with you Mohammad - the uncertainty is definitely the hardest part to deal with. I've been in pending status for about 3 weeks now and it's really wearing on me mentally. Your tip about checking my.ny.gov at different times is actually really helpful - I hadn't thought about server load affecting what information displays. I'm going to start doing that regularly. It's somewhat comforting to see so many others going through the exact same thing, though obviously I wish none of us had to deal with this mess. The fact that NYS Department of Labor can't even provide basic status updates or timelines in 2025 is pretty unacceptable. I'm planning to try calling right at 8 AM Monday like Mei suggested, and if that doesn't work I might reach out to my assembly member's office. We shouldn't have to jump through all these hoops just to get information about our own claims, but here we are. Thanks for sharing your experience - it helps to know we're all in this together!
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