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NY unemployment check mailed but not received - mail delays in 2025?
Has anyone else experienced delays with their NY unemployment checks recently? Mine was supposedly mailed out on 4/16/2025 but nothing in my mailbox yet, and it's already been 9 days! I'm getting really worried because my rent is due soon. Called the claims center but can't get through to a real person. This is the second government check I'm waiting on that's missing - also waiting on a tax refund that was mailed 4/12 but that's another story. Anyone know how long I should wait before panicking? Or is there a way to report a missing check and get a replacement? Thanks and have a blessed day everyone.
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How to contact NY unemployment office directly instead of vaccine hotline?
I'm having the worst time trying to reach someone at the NY unemployment office about my claim. Every time I call the main number and go through the menu options, it keeps redirecting me to the vaccine hotline no matter what option I choose! I need to speak with an actual unemployment agent about my pending claim from March, not get vaccine information. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a direct number or specific time to call when the system isn't broken? This is so frustrating!
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My sister had this same problem last month and she ended up emailing unemployment.questions@labor.ny.gov with her claim number in the subject line. She got a callback within 3 days. Maybe try that too?
Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely email them too. At this point I'm trying everything possible.
UPDATE: I wanted to share what finally worked for me in case someone else has this problem. I tried everything suggested here: 1. The secure message in my account - got no response after 4 days 2. Calling at 8am sharp - still got the vaccine hotline 3. Emailing unemployment.questions@labor.ny.gov - no response after 3 days I finally used Claimyr that someone mentioned above and got through to an agent in about 30 minutes. The agent was able to fix my claim (there was a verification flag on it that shouldn't have been there) and my payments should resume this week. Thanks everyone for your help! The whole system is definitely broken right now, but at least I got my issue resolved.
Thank you for updating the thread with what worked! This will definitely help others facing the same issue. Glad to hear your claim is back on track.
NY unemployment 1099G forms mailing schedule - can't access my online account
Does anyone know if NY unemployment is mailing out the 1099G tax forms this year? I've been trying to log into my online account for the past week to download it but keep getting an error message. I need this form ASAP to file my taxes and the deadline is coming up. Has anyone actually received their form in the mail yet or successfully downloaded it?
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UPDATE for everyone: Just saw on the NYSDOL Twitter account that they're experiencing technical issues with the online account system today and yesterday. They're working on fixing it. So this is a known issue affecting multiple users right now, not just individual account problems.
Thanks for the update! That makes me feel better that it's not just my account. I'll keep an eye on their Twitter for updates.
OMG thank you for checking! I was going CRAZY trying different browsers and computers thinking it was something on my end!!
NY unemployment payment never hit my KeyBank card - 3 weeks overdue
Hey everyone, I'm really starting to panic here. I've been claiming my NY unemployment benefits every Monday like clockwork, but my payment from January 6th, 2025 never showed up on my KeyBank card. It's been THREE WEEKS now! My payment history on the NYSDOL site shows 'processed' with a release date, but nothing has actually hit my account. I've called the automated line like 50 times and it just keeps saying my payment was released. I desperately need this money for rent ($495) and groceries. I've tried calling the regular unemployment number but can't get through to an actual human. Has anyone else had this problem recently? What did you do to fix it? I'm seriously about to lose my mind over this.
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this is why i HATE the keybank card!!! switched to direct deposit after they "lost" my payment twice. good luck getting through to nysdol, the whole system is a joke
I agree! The KeyBank system is so unreliable. I had multiple issues with them last year. I switched to direct deposit and haven't had a problem since. It's definitely worth making the change once you get this current issue resolved.
UPDATE: I finally got through to someone! I used that Claimyr service and they called me back when I was connected to an agent. Turns out there was a payment hold on my account because of some random quarterly review thing. The agent cleared it right away and said I should get my payment within 3 business days. Why they couldn't just notify me about this is beyond me, but at least it's getting fixed! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!
Great to hear you got it resolved! This is unfortunately common with their quarterly reviews - they sometimes flag accounts randomly without notification. Make sure to keep track of your payment dates and confirmation numbers for future reference. Glad it's getting fixed!
Can I continue collecting NY unemployment benefits after moving to Maryland?
I just had to relocate to Maryland for family reasons, but I was receiving NY unemployment benefits when I lived there. I'm still looking for work and haven't found anything yet. Can I still continue to claim and receive my NY unemployment benefits while living in Maryland? Do I need to notify NY unemployment about my move? I'm worried they'll cut me off if I'm not physically in NY anymore, but I earned all those benefits while working in New York. Has anyone dealt with this situation before?
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My cousin moved to Texas and kept getting NY benefits but she said they audited her work search activities like a month after she moved. Just keep good records!!
Thanks everyone for the advice! I just updated my address in the system and will make sure to keep detailed records of all my work search activities. Sounds like I should be fine as long as I follow all the rules and stay on top of everything. This was really helpful!!
Glad we could help! One more thing - make sure your phone number is also updated in the system. Sometimes they call for random verification, and you don't want to miss that because you have an old number listed.
Nolan Carter
I've been receiving NY unemployment benefits since February, and I've noticed that mail delivery times vary tremendously depending on your location. In NYC, checks seem to arrive within 7-10 days, but friends upstate are waiting 12-14 days consistently. If you're approaching the 14-day mark, I'd recommend two things: 1. Submit a missing check report through your online account (Payment History section > Report Missing Payment) 2. Immediately switch to direct deposit for future payments In my experience, once you report a check missing, they'll place a stop payment on it and issue a replacement within 3-5 business days. The replacement usually arrives faster than the original would have. Hope this helps!
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Sydney Torres
AuthorThis is really helpful, thank you! I'm in Buffalo, so maybe that's part of the problem? I'll definitely report it as missing once I hit the 14-day mark.
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Sydney Torres
UPDATE: I just wanted to let everyone know that my check FINALLY arrived today! That's 12 days after the mail date. But I've already switched to direct deposit for future payments. Thank you all for your help and advice!
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
Great news! Glad it finally arrived. Direct deposit will definitely save you from this stress in the future.
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Caleb Bell
see! it came eventually lol. still switch to direct deposit tho!
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