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my cousin works for unemployment (not in ny tho) and she says they have different ppl with different access levels. so when u call u might get someone who literally CANT help u even if they wanted to. keep calling till u get someone with the right access.
That makes a lot of sense and explains why I'm getting such different answers. I'm definitely going to keep calling until I get someone who actually has the authority to help.
Based on your updates and the advice here, I think you have a good plan going forward. To summarize the best course of action: 1. Call right at 8am when they open 2. Ask for a Tier 2 claims specialist 3. Request a "benefit year-end priority review" 4. Mention that you need a "payment release pending document review" 5. Have all your documentation and previous call details ready If the regular phone method continues to fail, consider using the Claimyr service mentioned above or contacting your state assembly member's office for assistance. The key is persistence without giving up - these systems are unfortunately designed to be difficult to navigate.
Thank you for summarizing everything! This gives me a clear plan for tomorrow. I'll report back with how it goes for anyone else who might be facing the same issue.
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u know what's INFURIATING? when u finally get through to someone & they just tell you to "wait" like that helps pay the bills!!! i bet if THEY weren't getting paychecks they'd fix the system real quick!!!
preach!!! 👏
Update: I tried that Claimyr service someone mentioned and actually got through to a specialist! They explained my claim was pending because my former employer hadn't responded to their inquiry yet (they have 10 days apparently). The agent put a note to expedite once that deadline passes, which is in 2 days. So relieved to at least know what's happening now! Thanks everyone for your help and commiseration. Will update when/if my status changes.
That's great news! And yes, employers have 10 business days to respond to the claim notice. If they don't respond by the deadline, NYSDOL will typically process the claim based on the information you provided. Make sure you keep certifying each week while waiting!
let us know how it goes! fingers crossed for u
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UPDATE: I finally got through to someone! Used that Claimyr service and got a callback in about 30 minutes. The agent confirmed what everyone here said - April payments are always half because of tax adjustment. She helped me apply for the Hardship Acceleration which might get me the other half sooner, but it's not guaranteed. She also helped me find the payment schedule on the website so I can plan better for next time. Thanks everyone for your help! This forum saved my sanity today.
Glad you got through! For future reference, you can also set calendar reminders for these quarterly adjustments. The full 2025 CTC schedule for NY unemployment recipients is:\n- January: Full payment\n- April: Half payment (tax adjustment)\n- July: Full payment\n- October: Full payment\n\nBookmark the payment schedule page in your account to easily check it throughout the year.
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glad u found it! btw if anyone else reading this needs help i had same problem last month, the 1099g is under "unemployment services" then click on "get your 1099g form" NOT in the regular message place
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Maria Gonzalez
I had the same question last week! Found mine but was confused because the amount seemed wrong. Turns out they don't withhold taxes automatically anymore unless you specifically asked for it, so now I owe a bunch at tax time. Check if yours looks right!
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Elijah Brown
•That's an important point. For anyone reading this thread later - you can elect to have 10% federal tax withheld from your NY unemployment benefits, but you need to specifically request this option. For 2025 benefits, you can update your withholding preferences in your online account under "Payment Options." This can save you from owing a large sum when you file next year.
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