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Raúl Mora

What is top application for unemployment benefits through NYS Department of Labor?

I'm getting laid off next month and need to know what's the best way to apply for unemployment in NY. I've heard there are different apps or websites but I'm not sure which one is the official one for NYS Department of Labor. Don't want to accidentally use some scam site. Can someone tell me what is the top application for unemployment that I should be using? Also do I need to wait until my last day of work or can I apply beforehand?

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How much does something like that cost? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone about our own benefits

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I get the frustration but honestly it was worth it for me. The regular phone system was impossible and I needed to get my issues resolved quickly.

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just use the official site and be patient. i applied last year and it took forever but eventually worked out. make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending

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Ravi Gupta

Where to file weekly claim for unemployment - NYS Department of Labor website not working

I'm supposed to file my weekly claim today but I can't figure out where to do it on the NYS Department of Labor website. I've been looking all over my.ny.gov but nothing is working right. The links keep taking me to pages that say 'service unavailable' or just timeout completely. This is my third week on unemployment and I'm getting really stressed about missing the deadline. Does anyone know the exact steps to get to the weekly claim filing page? I tried calling but gave up after being on hold for 2 hours.

Make sure you're not confusing the initial claim filing with weekly certification. For weekly claims, you should see a green button that says 'Certify for Benefits' once you're logged into your unemployment account. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to load properly.

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just a heads up - if you miss filing your weekly claim you can still do it late but they might ask questions about why you missed the deadline when you certify next time

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Amun-Ra Azra

Why did NYS Department of Labor send unemployment debit card with no money on it?

Got my KeyBank ReliaCard in the mail yesterday but there's literally $0 on it. I check the balance online and it shows zero dollars available. My claim status still says pending but I thought they would at least put something on the card when they send it? This is confusing because I filed my claim 2 weeks ago and did my first weekly certification on Sunday. Is this normal or did something go wrong with my unemployment claim?

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!! They send you a card to get your hopes up then make you wait weeks for actual money. I've been waiting 6 WEEKS for my adjudication to finish and still nothing on my card. Meanwhile bills keep piling up and they act like it's no big deal.

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Don't stress too much, the empty card thing confused me at first too. Just means your paperwork is moving through the system. Keep checking your online account every few days and make sure you do those weekly certifications on time or you'll lose those weeks.

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StellarSurfer

How long does it take to get my unemployment money from NYS Department of Labor?

I submitted my initial unemployment claim online through my.ny.gov about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting to see any money in my account. My claim status just says 'pending' and I haven't received any correspondence about what's happening. I lost my job as a restaurant manager three weeks ago due to downsizing and I really need to know when I can expect my first payment. I've been doing my weekly claims like I'm supposed to but nothing is showing up. Is this normal? How long should I expect to wait before I actually see unemployment money in my bank account?

UGH the NYS Department of Labor system is SO SLOW! I waited 6 weeks for my first payment last year and they acted like that was totally normal. Meanwhile bills don't wait for their broken system to work properly!

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Wait, do you get paid for the week you file or the week before? I'm confused about the timing and I don't want to mess something up that delays my money even more.

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You get paid for the week you're claiming, not the current week. So when you file your weekly claim on Sunday, you're claiming benefits for the previous week (Sunday through Saturday). The payment timing depends on when your claim gets processed.

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Luca Greco

What to put on NYS Department of Labor unemployment application if fired - need advice

I got terminated from my job last week and I'm filling out my unemployment application on my.ny.gov but I'm stuck on the section asking about why I'm no longer working. They fired me for what they called 'performance issues' but honestly I think it was retaliation because I complained about my supervisor. Should I put that I was fired or is there a better way to word it? I'm worried if I say fired they'll automatically deny my claim. Has anyone dealt with this before? What exactly should I write in the reason for separation box?

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Thanks for the suggestion! Did they help you figure out what to put for reason of separation too?

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omg this whole system is such a nightmare!! I've been waiting 3 weeks just to hear back about my application and when I call the phone number it just hangs up on me after being on hold forever. How are we supposed to survive while they take their sweet time deciding if we deserve help???

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yeah the wait times are brutal but once it goes through you get back pay for all the weeks you certified

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