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Melissa Lin
The NYS Department of Labor benefit calculator used to be easier to find on their website but they moved everything around. Your benefit rate also depends on having enough wages in your base period to qualify, not just the weekly amount calculation. If you haven't worked consistently or had gaps in employment it might affect your eligibility too.
I just went through this process a few months ago after getting laid off from my construction job. You're right that you can't get the exact amount until you file, but I found a rough way to estimate it. Look at your pay stubs from your highest-earning quarter (usually your most recent full quarter before layoff) and add up the gross wages. Then divide by 26 - that gives you a ballpark figure, though it'll be capped at the maximum weekly benefit amount. With your salary plus the part-time work, you'll probably hit or get close to the maximum. The good news is NYS Department of Labor processes claims pretty quickly once you file, so you won't be waiting weeks to find out your actual rate.
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u can also fax it to 518-457-9378 but goodluck getting through... their fax is always busy fr
who even has a fax machine in 2024 lmaooo 💀
Another option is to try uploading it through the NY.gov unemployment portal if you have online access set up. I was able to submit mine digitally last week under the "Upload Documents" section. Saved me the hassle of mailing or calling!
Yuki Sato
•Wait really? I've been trying to find that upload option but can't see it anywhere on my portal. Are you sure it's there? Maybe it only shows up for certain types of documents?
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does anyone know if they do batch processing for the payments? i heard they only process backpay on certain days of the week. might explain some of the delays people see
Layla Mendes
•Yes, this is correct. NY unemployment typically processes most payments in batches, with standard weekly claims processed on Monday/Tuesday and many back payments and adjustments processed on Wednesday/Thursday. However, this can vary depending on holidays and system maintenance schedules. This is one reason why some people see delays even after approval - they might have just missed the processing window for that week's batch.
Emma Garcia
UPDATE: My back payment just hit my account this morning! So it took exactly 8 days (6 business days) from when they said it was approved. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
LunarEclipse
•That's wonderful Emma! What a relief that must be after all that waiting and stress. I'm actually in a very similar situation - been waiting 5 days now since they told me my back payments were "approved for release." Your 8-day timeline is really encouraging and helps me set realistic expectations. The not knowing when it'll come through is honestly the worst part when you're counting on that money. Thanks so much for coming back to update everyone - it's incredibly helpful to see actual timelines from real experiences rather than just the vague "soon" we get from DOL representatives!
Dylan Baskin
•So glad to hear it finally came through Emma! I'm on day 10 now since they told me mine were "approved for release" and starting to get really worried. Your timeline gives me hope that maybe I'm just in a slower batch. Did you notice any status changes in your online account before the money actually hit, or did it just appear without warning? Thanks for updating us - it's so rare that people come back to share the resolution!
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Yuki Tanaka
same boat here, filed twice in 18 months and no problems. just make sure you file within the right timeframe after getting laid off
I was in a similar situation - filed my first claim in early 2023, then got rehired for about 6 months before being laid off again. The key thing is making sure you earned enough wages between claims to establish a new benefit year. NYS DOL will automatically calculate whether you qualify based on your work history. Don't worry about being "flagged" - layoffs are unfortunately common and they understand people may need to file multiple legitimate claims. Just be honest about your work dates and wages on the application.
Nalani Liu
I'm currently on NYS unemployment benefits and planning to visit my parents in Pennsylvania for about 6 days next month. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring! The consistent message seems to be that NYS Department of Labor is understanding as long as you're transparent and maintain your job search requirements. I'm planning to follow the proven approach many of you have shared: call the department ahead of time for official guidance, continue applying to jobs daily (especially remote positions), keep detailed documentation of all applications, and ensure I have reliable internet access for potential interviews. It's really encouraging to see so many successful examples of people maintaining their benefits while visiting family. The key insight about treating it as a "working trip" rather than a vacation from job searching really helps frame the right mindset. Thanks to everyone who shared their real experiences - this thread has given me the confidence to visit my parents without fear of jeopardizing my benefits, as long as I do it responsibly!
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Amina Diallo
•This entire conversation has been so educational! I'm also on NYS unemployment and was worried about visiting my aunt in New Jersey for a few days. What really stands out to me from everyone's experiences is how NYS Department of Labor seems to prioritize your genuine availability and continued job search efforts over your exact physical location. The fact that multiple people have successfully maintained their benefits while traveling, and even conducted interviews remotely, really shows that being proactive and honest is the winning strategy. I'm definitely going to call them before my trip and follow the same approach everyone has outlined - daily job applications, reliable internet setup, and thorough documentation. It's amazing how much anxiety this thread has relieved for so many of us dealing with the same situation!
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Steven Adams
I'm so grateful this thread exists! I'm currently on NYS unemployment benefits and was really anxious about visiting my family in Vermont for a long weekend next month. Reading through everyone's detailed experiences has completely put my mind at ease. The consistent pattern I'm seeing is that as long as you're proactive, honest, and maintain your job search obligations, NYS Department of Labor is very reasonable about short family trips. I love the advice about treating it as a "working trip" - that really helps reframe the whole situation. I'm definitely going to call the department before I travel to get their official guidance, set up reliable internet access, and keep applying to remote positions while I'm there. It's also smart to document everything and be prepared to explain your situation if needed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their real experiences - this kind of practical advice from people who've actually been through it is invaluable for those of us navigating unemployment for the first time!
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