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I actually just went through this process last month and can confirm everything everyone is saying here! Filed my claim, got a job offer three days later, and was totally confused about what to do. After reading through tons of forums and finally getting through to someone at NYS DOL (which took forever), I learned that just stopping your weekly certifications is definitely the way to go. The rep I spoke with said this happens all the time and the system is designed to handle it. One thing I'd add - make sure you have your weekly certification schedule written down somewhere even though you won't be using it. If circumstances change and you need to reactivate later, knowing which day of the week you're supposed to certify can save time. But honestly, don't overthink this like I did - just focus on your new job and let the claim naturally go dormant. The fact that so many people here have had the same experience and no issues should put your mind at ease!
This is so helpful! I'm new to the unemployment system and was really worried about messing something up by not following proper procedures. It's great to know that you actually spoke to a NYS DOL rep who confirmed this approach - that gives me a lot of confidence. Your tip about writing down the weekly certification schedule is smart too, just in case I need it later. It sounds like this situation is way more common than I initially thought, which makes me feel much better about just letting the claim go dormant. Thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience!
I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just filed my unemployment claim yesterday and got a call today with a job offer that starts in two weeks. I was panicking about how to handle this properly, but reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring. It's amazing how many people have been in this exact same boat - makes me feel like this timing isn't as unusual as I thought. The consensus seems crystal clear: just don't certify weekly and let the claim go dormant naturally. I really appreciate everyone sharing their real-world experiences rather than just speculation. The tips about keeping confirmation numbers, banking info current, and knowing your certification day are all super practical. This thread has honestly saved me hours of stress and research. Thanks to everyone who contributed - you've turned what felt like a complicated bureaucratic nightmare into a simple "do nothing" solution. Congratulations to OP and everyone else who landed jobs so quickly after filing!
Congratulations on your job offer! It's so reassuring to see how many people have gone through this exact same situation. I was feeling like I was the only one with such perfectly timed luck (or unlucky timing depending on how you look at it!). This thread has been a goldmine of practical advice - I love how everyone has shared not just what to do, but also their personal experiences of how it actually played out. The fact that multiple people have confirmed they had zero issues after letting their claims go dormant really puts my mind at ease. It's funny how something that initially seems so complicated turns out to have such a straightforward solution. Thanks for adding your voice to this - it helps knowing there are others going through the same thing right now!
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Just make sure you update your address with PA immediately. I forgot to do that when I moved and it caused all sorts of problems with my payments getting delayed.
I went through this exact situation last year when I moved from Ohio to NY. The key thing is to file your initial claim with Pennsylvania since that's where you worked and earned your wages. Once you have your PA claim established, you'll need to register with the NYS Department of Labor's job search system to fulfill any work search requirements. PA and NY have agreements in place that make this process smoother than it sounds. Just be prepared for some paperwork and make sure to keep both states informed about your job search activities. The good news is you don't lose your benefits just because you moved!
This is really helpful! I'm actually in a similar situation right now - just moved from California to NY and wasn't sure how the process would work. Did you have to do anything special to coordinate between the two states or did they handle most of the communication automatically once you registered with both? Also, how long did it take to get everything set up properly?
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I'm in a similar situation and it's been really tough trying to get answers from NYS Department of Labor directly. Their phone lines are always busy and when I finally got through, they just told me the same thing about needing W-2 wages. If you're having trouble reaching them, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that explains how it works. At least I was able to get a definitive answer about my situation.
Thanks for sharing that! I've been trying to call for weeks with no luck. How does that service work exactly?
This whole system is broken honestly. Gig work is real work but the government treats us like we don't exist when we need help. Meanwhile regular employees get all these protections.
I understand the frustration, but the unemployment system is funded by employer taxes on W-2 wages. Since gig companies don't pay into the system for contractors, there's no fund to pay benefits from. It's not perfect but there's a logic to it.
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Just wanted to share my experience since I'm currently doing exactly what you're describing! I've been on NY unemployment for about 2 months while doing DoorDash part-time after getting laid off from retail. Here's what I've learned: Apply for unemployment ASAP based on your warehouse job - don't wait. The key is being completely honest about your DoorDash work from day one. When you certify each week, you'll report exactly which days you worked (even if just for an hour) and your gross earnings. The day-based reduction system actually works in your favor if you're only making $150-200/week. I cluster my DoorDash work into 2 days and make about $180-220 those days, which gets me 50% of my unemployment benefit instead of working 4-5 days and getting nothing. Pro tip: Download a mileage tracking app and keep detailed records of when you start/stop DoorDash each day. You'll need this info for weekly certifications and it's way easier than trying to remember later. The whole process is definitely manageable once you get into a routine with the reporting. Don't let the complexity scare you off from filing - you deserve those benefits while you're looking for stable work!
This is exactly what I needed to hear from someone who's actually doing it! The clustering strategy makes so much sense - I was thinking about it all wrong by trying to spread out my DoorDash work throughout the week. Two days at $90-110 per day sounds way more strategic than what I'm doing now. Quick question - when you say you report "exactly which days you worked even if just for an hour," do you mean if I turn on the DoorDash app but don't get any orders, I still count that as a work day? Or only days where I actually completed deliveries? Want to make sure I understand the reporting correctly before I file. And thanks for the mileage app tip - definitely downloading one today!
Good question about the app time! From what I understand, you only count it as a work day if you actually earn money - so days when you complete deliveries, not just when you have the app on waiting. But honestly, this is one of those gray areas where different people seem to interpret it differently. When I talked to someone at the workforce center, they said to be conservative and count any day where you're "actively working" which to me means actually doing deliveries. I'd recommend asking this specific question when you file your initial claim, or maybe calling one of those workforce development centers that @bd396c3fc8ef mentioned since they deal with this stuff all the time. Better to get a clear answer upfront than guess and potentially have issues later! Also totally agree with @6fb380051d08 about applying ASAP - I waited too long thinking I needed to figure everything out first, but you can always clarify the details once your claim is active.
I'm in almost the exact same boat! Got laid off from my office job about a month ago and started doing Uber Eats to try to make ends meet, but I'm only pulling in like $120-160 a week because the market is so saturated in my area. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful - I had no idea about the day-based system vs just income reduction. Sounds like I should definitely file for unemployment based on my regular W-2 job and then be really careful about how I report my gig work. One thing I'm still confused about though - do you have to wait a certain amount of time after getting laid off to file? I keep seeing conflicting info about whether there's a waiting period or if you should file immediately. My last day at my office job was about 4 weeks ago but I've been doing the gig work since week 2, so I'm worried I might have missed some kind of deadline. Also, has anyone here had experience with Uber Eats specifically vs DoorDash for unemployment reporting purposes? I assume it's all treated the same as gig work, but want to make sure before I start the process. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread is way more helpful than anything I've found on the official NY DOL website!
You definitely haven't missed any deadline! In NY, you should file for unemployment as soon as possible after becoming unemployed, and you can file up to a year after your job loss (though obviously the sooner the better for your finances). Four weeks isn't too long at all - I know people who waited months before filing. The key thing is that your benefit start date will be based on when you file, not when you lost your job, so don't wait any longer thinking you missed some window. File this week if you can! And yes, Uber Eats is treated exactly the same as DoorDash for unemployment reporting - it's all considered gig work/self-employment. You'll report your gross earnings and work days the same way regardless of which platform you use. Some people even do multiple gig apps and just combine all their earnings when they certify each week. The fact that you started gig work in week 2 after your layoff is actually perfect timing - you can honestly report that you've been doing part-time self-employment while looking for regular work, which shows you're making an effort to earn income while job searching. That's exactly what the system is designed to support. Get that application started ASAP and don't stress about the timing - you're well within the filing window!
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I'm new to this community and just experienced this exact same anxiety today! My payment was delayed by about 6 hours from the usual time and I was convinced something had gone wrong with my claim. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly educational - I had no idea there were so many factors that could affect deposit timing beyond just when NYS DOL releases the payment. The banking processing schedules, ACH delays, system maintenance - it's way more complicated than I expected! Just wanted to add that I called my bank (Wells Fargo) when my payment was late and they mentioned they've been having some ACH processing delays this week due to increased volume. So if anyone else is still waiting, it might be worth a quick call to your bank to see if they're experiencing any delays on their end. This community is amazing for helping newcomers understand what's normal versus when to actually worry!
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Raul Neal
•Welcome to the community! I'm also pretty new here and went through this exact same stress just last week when my payment was delayed by several hours. It's such a relief to find a place where people actually understand the anxiety of waiting for these payments! Your tip about calling Wells Fargo directly is really smart - I never thought to check if my bank was having processing delays on their end. I just assumed any delay meant there was a problem with my NYS DOL claim. This thread has been incredibly helpful for learning that payment timing can vary so much due to factors completely outside of our control. The stress of depending on these payments while already dealing with unemployment is intense, but having this community to explain what's normal versus when to actually panic makes such a difference!
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Amara Adeyemi
I'm new to this community but wanted to share my experience! I've been getting unemployment payments for about 2 months now and I've noticed the timing can be pretty inconsistent. I use Citibank and usually see my deposit between 6-9 AM on Tuesdays, but I've had it come as late as 4 PM before. The first time it was delayed I completely panicked and spent hours on hold with NYS DOL only to find out it was just a banking processing delay. Now I always check the payment history on the NYS DOL website first - if it shows "Payment Released" I know it's just a matter of waiting for my bank. One thing that helped me was calling Citibank and asking what time they typically process ACH deposits - they told me they do batches at 6 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM, so now I know when to check. The waiting is definitely stressful but this community has been so helpful for understanding what's normal!
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Nia Williams
•Welcome to the community! Your experience with Citibank's batch processing schedule is really valuable information - I never knew banks processed ACH deposits in specific batches throughout the day like that. It's so smart that you called them directly to find out their schedule, that way you know exactly when to check rather than constantly refreshing your account all day. I'm still pretty new to unemployment benefits myself and learning all these tips from experienced members like you makes this whole process so much less stressful. The first delay is always the scariest because you don't know if it's normal or if something went wrong with your claim. Thanks for sharing your timeline and the tip about calling your bank for their processing schedule - I'm definitely going to do that with my bank too!
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Emma Anderson
•That's such a practical approach! I wish I had thought to call my bank directly to ask about their ACH processing schedule. I'm with Bank of America and have been just anxiously checking my account every hour when payments are delayed, not knowing when they actually batch process deposits. This would save so much unnecessary stress! Your point about the first delay being the scariest is so true - I'm still on my second month of benefits and every little hiccup makes me think something catastrophic has happened with my claim. It's amazing how much peace of mind comes from understanding the actual mechanics behind these payment timings rather than just hoping for the best. Definitely calling my bank tomorrow to get their processing schedule - thank you for that tip!
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