So here we are, end of August creeping up and I still have 3 weeks of unresolved payments sitting in pending status since July. I've been on unemployment since April after my restaurant downsized. Everything was processing fine until mid-July when suddenly my payments stopped going through. The system shows my claim is still active but these 3 weeks are just stuck in limbo with no explanation. I've tried calling at least 20 times - either get disconnected or wait 2+ hours only to be told "a specialist needs to review your case" and they'll "escalate" it. Nobody ever calls back. I'm getting really worried because I've heard benefits are changing in September. What happens to these pending payments if they're not resolved by the deadline? Will I lose that money completely? Has anyone else been in this situation with pending claims near a deadline? I need that money for rent!

So my regular unemployment payment hit my account yesterday but I noticed something weird - there was an additional $76 that wasn't part of my usual weekly amount. I've been collecting since September after my company downsized, and I've never had anything like this happen before. My regular payment is always exactly $437, but this week it's $437 plus this random $76. There's no explanation for it on the payment history page. I'm grateful for the extra money of course, but I'm paranoid they're going to say I owe it back later or that something's wrong with my claim. Has anyone else had this happen? Should I try to call them about it or just leave it alone? I don't want to create a problem if there isn't one, but after hearing horror stories about overpayment notices I'm getting worried.

Filed my weekly ny unemployment certification on Sunday like normal, but still haven't received my payment today (Thursday). Usually hits my account by Tuesday latest. Checked my payment history and nothing is showing for this week. My claim is still active and I answered all questions the same as always. No messages in my inbox about issues. Anyone else experiencing delays this week or just me? Not sure if I should call or wait another day.

Trying to figure out if anyone has gotten their unemployment tax refund from the $12,400 non-taxable adjustment on their H&R Block emerald card yet? I've been checking my account every day and nothing. Seeing posts from people who had a 9/24 deposit date and already got theirs in regular bank accounts three days ago. Starting to get worried since I really need this money for bills. Anyone with emerald card specifically get theirs early or on time? Thanks for any info!

So annoying. My regular payment that should have come in on Tuesday 9/15 never showed up in my account. I've checked my payment history and there's nothing listed for this week. My claim is definitely still active until 11/22/23 so I should be getting paid. Called the ny unemployment office like 20 times today and couldn't get through to anyone. The automated system just hangs up after putting me on hold. I know several people who have claims that expired in May and they're still getting their money without issues! This makes zero sense. Has anyone else not received their payment this week or know what's going on? I need that money for rent.