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Sean Doyle

New York Unemployment: Claim Complete but No Benefit Rate After Weeks

Already provided everything to unemployment for my claim. They confirmed having all documents needed to process it but its been weeks now and still no benefit rate. Been checking my account everyday but nothing changes. Called multiple times but cant get through to anyone. Getting really worried about bills piling up while waiting.

unpopular opinion but maybe try going to a career center? they sometimes can help w unemployment stuff

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waste of time tbh, they just tell u to call the main number 🤮

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does anyone know if theres a way to check status besides logging into the account??

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nope its either that or calling... good luck getting through tho

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Ellie Simpson

Need to reach a real person at New York Unemployment - tired of automated messages

I've been trying to get through to unemployment for weeks now. All I get is automated messages and recordings. I keep pressing different numbers but end up going in circles. Anyone know how to actually reach a human being? This is getting ridiculous.

Here's what worked for me and others I know - comprehensive guide: First, try Claimyr.com if you're desperate and don't mind paying $20. They'll wait on hold and connect you to an agent. Free methods: - Call exactly at 8:00 AM - Use phone menu options 1, then 9, then 2 - Email your state representative - Message them on Twitter (they sometimes respond) - Try calling on Wednesday afternoons (usually less busy) DON'T waste time with the automated system. You need a real person for most issues. Let me know if you need more specific details about any of these methods.

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saving this comment fr fr 💯

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the twitter thing actually works sometimes no cap

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same boat here. been trying for 3 weeks straight smh

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Ella Russell

Claimed late on Wednesday instead of Sunday - When will I get paid?

Filed my weekly claim a few days late - normally claim on Sunday but had to do it Wednesday this week. The website shows I claimed but no payment release date yet. Getting nervous about when the money will come through. Anyone deal with this before?

Here's the deal with late claims (I work in HR and deal with this alot): First off, always try to claim on your regular day. But if you're late: - Payment usually processes 1-3 business days after claiming - Sometimes can take up to 5 business days - If nothing after a week, definitely call them - Use claimyr.com if you cant get through on phones - Next week claim on your normal day to get back on schedule The system is pretty rigid but they will pay you, just might take longer than usual.

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this is super helpful, tysm! 🙏

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did u try checking the payment history page? sometimes it shows up there first before the main page updates

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yeah checked everywhere, nothing yet 😫

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Ashley Simian

Missed first no pay week claim - now can't certify weekly benefits on New York Unemployment

Filed my claim in early September and got all my paperwork. I missed certifying for the waiting week and now the system won't let me claim my weekly benefits at all. When I call the automated line it just says they're still processing my claim. Anyone else deal with this? What should I do?

quick question - did u get any letters in the mail about this? wondering if they sent anything about the missed certification

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nah nothing in the mail yet its been 2 weeks

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The waiting week is such bs anyway like why do we even need it???? The whole system needs an overhaul frfr

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facts! its just another way to make us jump through hoops 🤮

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ny unemployment living in 1985 with their systems

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Harper Hill

Missing 7 weeks of unemployment payments ($4,200) between February-March 2023 despite recent payments being released

Just got my claims released but there's a big gap in my payments. Missing about 7 weeks between February 5th and March 26th, 2023. My weekly benefit rate is $604. The payments after March 26th are coming through fine but there's this weird gap. I can see in my payment history that all my recent weeks were released on 05/05/2023 via Direct Deposit: - Week Ending 04/30/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) - Week Ending 04/23/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) - Week Ending 04/16/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) - Week Ending 04/09/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) - Week Ending 04/02/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) - Week Ending 03/26/2023: $604.00 (4 effective days) Then there's this big gap until: - Week Ending 02/05/2023: $0.00 (4 effective days) - Listed as "Waiting week" with release date 05/03/2023 I qualify for 4 effective days each week to receive my total weekly benefit rate. The system says "For each day in the week that you are not eligible to receive benefits you will receive one less effective day which is equivalent to one fourth of your weekly benefit rate." It also mentions "You can receive a maximum of 104 effective days on your claim." I've checked and my Benefit Year Ending date hasn't passed. I understand that if I remain unemployed after the BYE date, I would need to file a new claim immediately. The payment history shows all my recent payments as "Direct Deposit" but I'm missing those payments between February 5th and March 26th. That's about 7 weeks of payments at $604 each, which is over $4,200! Anyone know what could be causing this gap? Is it because of the "waiting week" notation? Should I contact KeyBank Customer Service at (866) 295-2955 or should I call the unemployment office directly? I need to get this fixed ASAP as I'm counting on that money.

ny unemployment system is such a joke fr like why they make everything so complicated 🤡

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ong its like they trying to make us give up 💀

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facts. system straight up broke af

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Did you work at all during those weeks? Even part time work can mess up your claims if not reported correctly

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nah, was completely unemployed during that time

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