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Giovanni Colombo

How long does it take to get unemployment payment after requesting payment from NYS Department of Labor?

I just completed my weekly claim certification on the NYS Department of Labor website Sunday night and I'm wondering how long it usually takes to actually receive the payment? This is my second week claiming and my first payment took 4 days to hit my bank account but I'm not sure if that's normal. I have direct deposit set up through my.ny.gov. Does anyone know the typical timeline from when you request payment to when it shows up in your account?

Been waiting 5 days for mine and still nothing! Filed my weekly claim Sunday like always but no payment yet. Anyone else having delays this week??

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Check your payment history on the NYS Department of Labor website. Sometimes there are issues that stop payment and you need to call them.

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I had this happen when I couldn't get through to NYS Department of Labor by phone. Ended up using Claimyr.com to get connected to an agent - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. The agent was able to see there was a technical glitch holding up my payment and fixed it same day.

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Same boat here - usually get paid Tuesday but nothing yet today. This system is so unreliable sometimes.

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Chloe Davis

Does unemployment have to be paid back - NYS Department of Labor overpayment confusion

I'm really confused about something. My neighbor told me that unemployment benefits always have to be paid back eventually, like it's some kind of loan from NYS Department of Labor. That doesn't sound right to me but now I'm worried. I've been collecting UI for about 8 weeks after getting laid off from my warehouse job. Do I need to start saving money to pay this back? I thought unemployment was something I earned through working and paying into the system. Can someone please explain if unemployment benefits need to be repaid?

Been on unemployment 3 times over the years and never had to pay anything back. Your neighbor probably doesn't know what they're talking about

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ugh this reminds me of when my sister got that overpayment letter and freaked out. turned out she had reported her part time hours wrong for like 2 weeks. had to pay back like $800 but at least they let her do payment plan. anyway yeah normally you dont pay it back unless theres a problem

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Aria Washington

When do you stop filing for unemployment with NYS Department of Labor - confused about cutoff

I've been collecting unemployment for about 18 weeks now and I'm getting confused about when I'm supposed to stop filing my weekly claims. I got a part-time job that pays about $280 a week but I'm still eligible for partial benefits according to my last certification. My question is - do I stop filing when I get full-time work, when my benefit year ends, or when I hit some kind of maximum? The NYS Department of Labor website isn't super clear about this and I don't want to mess anything up by filing when I shouldn't or missing weeks I'm entitled to.

Just remember the golden rule - ALWAYS report your work and wages accurately. NYS Department of Labor will cross-reference with employer wage reports and if they find unreported income, you'll face overpayment penalties and possible fraud charges. Better to be honest and get reduced benefits than to risk the consequences.

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The whole system is so confusing!! Why can't they just make it simple - work = no benefits, no work = benefits. All these partial payment calculations and reporting requirements are giving me anxiety.

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I understand the frustration, but the partial benefit system actually helps people. It encourages taking part-time work while job searching instead of avoiding work entirely to keep full benefits.

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Hunter Brighton

How much can you get unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor in 2025?

I'm trying to figure out what my weekly unemployment benefit amount would be if I lose my job. I've been working at a restaurant making about $52,000 a year for the past 18 months. Does anyone know how NYS Department of Labor calculates the weekly benefit amount? I heard it's based on your earnings but I can't find clear info on their website about the actual dollar amounts you can receive.

Also remember you can get benefits for up to 26 weeks typically, unless there's extended benefits available. And you have to do the job search requirements - 3 work search activities per week minimum.

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The whole system is ridiculous honestly. They make it so hard to find basic information like this. Why can't they just have a simple calculator on their website??

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RIGHT?? like every other state has benefit calculators but NYS Department of Labor acts like it's some big secret

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Samuel Robinson

NYS Department of Labor claim denied - how is unemployment a social problem affecting my community?

My unemployment claim got denied last month and I've been thinking about how this affects not just me but my whole neighborhood. I worked in retail for 8 years before getting laid off in December, filed my claim right away, but NYS Department of Labor said I was disqualified for 'voluntary separation' even though I got laid off due to store closure. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and my kids' school supplies. I see other families on my block going through similar situations - lost jobs, denied claims, can't afford basic needs. It feels like unemployment isn't just an individual problem but something that's hurting our entire community. Has anyone else noticed how unemployment denial creates ripple effects beyond just the person filing? I'm appealing the decision but wondering if there are resources that address unemployment as a broader social issue.

ugh the whole system is broken!! they deny claims left and right and then wonder why homelessness is rising and families are falling apart. I was denied too for 'insufficient wages' even though I worked full time for 2 years. TOOK FOREVER to get it straightened out and by then I was already behind on everything. The stress alone makes you sick which costs the healthcare system more money

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Sorry to hear about your situation. The insufficient wages denial usually means they couldn't verify your employment history properly. Did you eventually get it resolved?

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You raise good points about community impact. In my case I'm dealing with standby status because of seasonal work and even that creates uncertainty for planning family expenses. When people don't know if their unemployment will continue, they can't make stable housing or childcare decisions.

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