Lost access to ny unemployment weekly certification - what am I doing wrong?

So frustrated with the system right now. Been getting unemployment since October after my store closed down, and suddenly I can't figure out how to do my weekly certification. Last Sunday I logged in like normal but the option to certify wasn't there anymore. I tried clicking around different menus but nothing. Called the automated line and it just says I need to speak with a representative. Tried again yesterday with the same result. I really need this money to pay rent next month and can't afford to miss payments. Checked my email to see if there was any notification about my claim status changing but nothing there either. Anyone else having the same issue or know what I'm supposed to do? I've been hitting redial for hours trying to get through to an actual person.

Received mandatory NYS DOL Virtual Career Center appointment after filing unemployment - can I reschedule without affecting benefits?

Just got this weird message about a NYS Career Center appointment after filing my unemployment claim last week. It literally says "REIMAGINE Your Career with NYS DOL's Virtual Career Center" and specifically states "This is an important message about the Unemployment Insurance claim that you just filed" with "Message regarding your NYS Career Center Appointment" at the top of the notice. I've never had one of these before and I'm kinda freaking out. I'm scheduled to volunteer at my kid's school that same day in April and don't know how long this appointment will take or what they're gonna ask me. The message doesn't give much detail beyond saying it's an "important message" about my claim, and has this whole "REIMAGINE Your Career" marketing language on it which makes me wonder if this is some mandatory career counseling thing. Anyone been through one of these appointments with the NYS DOL's Virtual Career Center? Can I reschedule it or is it mandatory? Really don't wanna mess up my benefits by missing this thing, but also don't wanna bail on my volunteering commitment. The message doesn't clearly state whether missing it would affect my claim status, and there's no indication of how long the appointment would take or what exactly they'll be asking me to do during it.

Still waiting on NY unemployment tax refund - should I just amend myself?

I filed my taxes back in February and included all my unemployment income from 2022. Single filer, no kids or anything complicated. After I filed, I found out about the tax break on unemployment benefits, but figured the IRS would automatically adjust it like they did in previous years. It's now September and I haven't seen any sign of the refund adjustment for my unemployment taxes. When I check the IRS website, it just shows my original return as processed but nothing about any adjustment in progress. I'm getting worried they're never going to get to mine. Has anyone else just gone ahead and filed an amended return themselves rather than waiting? Is it worth doing or will that just complicate things more? I could really use that extra money soon.

NY unemployment identity theft - Fraudulent claim filed in February showing Head of Household status with 3 exemptions while I'm still employed

So I discovered something really disturbing last week. Someone filed for NY unemployment using my personal information, even though I'm currently employed and have been at the same job for the past 3 years! I only found out when my HR department contacted me saying they received a request to verify my employment status for an unemployment claim. I immediately called NYSDOL and was told there was a claim opened in my name back in February. After multiple calls and being transferred around, they confirmed it was fraud. What's particularly concerning is that when I got access to my tax transcript information, I can see that my filing status was listed as "Head of Household" with 3 exemptions, even though that's not what I filed. My adjusted gross income is showing as $9,826.00 with taxable income of $0.00 and tax per return of $0.00. The account shows a balance of $0.00 with no accrued interest or penalties as of Aug. 24, 2021. This is really alarming because I don't know what else they might have done with my information. I've been told to file a police report, contact credit bureaus, and submit an identity theft affidavit. I'm also concerned because my transcript shows "SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX" sections, but the values are $0.00 for both taxpayer and spouse (I don't even have a spouse!), and "TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX" is also $0.00. Has anyone dealt with something similar? How long did it take to resolve? I'm worried about the tax implications and whether this could affect my credit score or future unemployment claims if I ever actually need benefits. I've spent hours trying to reach someone at unemployment who can actually help me close this fraudulent claim. Should I be concerned about the information showing on my account balance? It shows "ANY MINUS SIGN SHOWN BELOW SIGNIFIES A CREDIT AMOUNT" but there are no credit amounts showing. Does this unemployment fraud explain why my tax information looks so strange?

How long after ID.me verification till ny unemployment benefits show up?

Does ny unemployment still pay the extra $300 after account reopening?

Just found out my unemployment account was closed because i hadnt certified for 5 weeks (was in hospital with appendicitis then complications, couldn't do anything). I finally got through to someone on the phone and they reopened my account and said my payments should be backdated for the weeks I missed. My question is - will I still get the extra $300 federal payments for those missed weeks? The agent wasn't clear about this part and I'm counting on that money to catch up on rent. Has anyone gone through this? I originally lost my job in April 2023 when my company downsized.

When should I file for the 104 week extension with NY unemployment? No notification yet

My unemployment benefits are going to run out soon but I haven't received any notification from the DOL about filing for the 104 week extension. I'm freaking out because I heard we need to file before the deadline to get those additional weeks approved. Should I be proactive and submit a new claim by August 25th or should I wait until I get some kind of official notice? Don't want to mess anything up by filing too early, but also don't want to miss out on benefits if I wait too long. Anyone know the right timing for this? My current claim started in October last year.

NY unemployment claim stuck in limbo since February - already approved but no payments

I filed for NY unemployment back in February 2023 and have been in this ridiculous waiting game for over 4 months now. I've been certifying faithfully every single week like clockwork. I even received my approval letter within the first two weeks after filing! But guess what? Not a single payment has hit my account. I've been calling constantly - sometimes 15-20 times per week. Every time I manage to get through, I hear the same useless response: "We've escalated your case to priority status." They told me that back in April, and here we are in June with absolutely nothing to show for it. The last rep I spoke with just said there's literally nothing more they can do except wait for some special agent to review my case and call me. I've done everything right on my end. I've submitted all requested documents, responded to every message, certified weekly without fail. I'm at my wits end with this system. Has anyone else been trapped in this approved-but-not-paid purgatory for this long? Any suggestions on how to actually get someone to process my payments?

NY unemployment question about returning to claim after one-time extra hours

So I've been on partial unemployment for a few months now, working just weekend shifts at a retail store (usually about 16-20 hours). Last week I had to cover for a coworker who got sick and ended up working 34 hours, so I didn't file a claim for that week. Now I'm back to my normal schedule this weekend (just 19 hours). Will there be any issues when I try to certify for this week? I'm worried the system might think I returned to full employment since I didn't claim for a week. Anyone dealt with this before with ny unemployment? I don't want to mess up my benefits.

How long til funds show up on Key Bank card after NY unemployment releases payment?

Just checked my payment history and saw my ny unemployment benefits were finally released today (friday). Will the money be on my Key Bank card by tomorrow? I'm wondering if Key Bank processes deposits on weekends or if I'll have to wait until monday? Really need this money for rent so hoping I dont have to wait til next week!