Just wanted to add that if you're working for a nonprofit and planning to file for unemployment in the future, make sure you keep good records of your employment. Some smaller nonprofits aren't great with their NYS Department of Labor paperwork and you might need to provide extra documentation when you file your claim.

As someone who works in nonprofit administration, I can confirm what others have said - most nonprofits in NY are definitely covered under unemployment insurance. One thing that might help clarify the situation for you is to check your most recent pay stub more carefully. Even if your employer uses the reimbursable method (so no UI deductions from your pay), they should still be reporting your wages to NYS Department of Labor quarterly. You can also ask your HR person or whoever handles payroll to confirm which method your organization uses. If they seem unsure about their obligations, that might be a red flag that they need to get their compliance in order with the state.

make sure ur answering all the weekly questions correctly. one wrong answer can mess up the whole payment

Had the exact same thing happen to me last month! The effective days getting deducted but showing $0 is actually normal - it means your claim is being processed but the payment hasn't hit your account yet. Since it's been 3 days since the 12/03 release date, I'd definitely call your bank first thing tomorrow morning like others suggested. Sometimes there's just a delay on their end. Don't stress too much about the benefit year ending - as long as you keep certifying weekly you should be good. The system is just slow sometimes 😅

The system is so confusing! I reported my part-time earnings last week and now my claim status changed to 'under review.' Should I be worried? I made sure to report everything honestly.

Just wanted to add that when you do sign up for Uber, make sure to keep detailed records of all your earnings - not just what Uber reports to you, but also track your mileage, gas, car maintenance costs, etc. NYS Department of Labor wants to know your gross earnings from ride sharing, but you'll also need those expense records for tax purposes since you'll be considered an independent contractor. Also, don't forget that Uber earnings can be unpredictable - some weeks you might make $50, others $300 - so always report the actual amount you earned that specific week on your certification.

Thanks everyone for confirming this is a scam! I've reported the number to the DOL fraud department using the link provided. Going to try the main number again tomorrow morning when they open. This community is so helpful!

Just want to add another red flag about these scam calls - legitimate DOL representatives will never pressure you to provide information immediately or threaten that your benefits will be cut off if you don't comply right away. Scammers use urgency and fear tactics to get you to act without thinking. The real DOL understands that people need time to verify calls and will always allow you to call back through official channels. If anyone ever says "we need this information right now or your claim will be denied," that's a guaranteed scam!

Just wanted to say thanks for asking this question - I'm in the exact same boat and was wondering the same thing!

I went through this exact situation last year when my company did sudden layoffs. You definitely don't need a termination letter to file - I filed the same day I was let go with just my employment details. The NYS Department of Labor website walks you through everything step by step. One tip: keep a record of exactly what your supervisor said when they let you go, even if it's just notes you write yourself. I wrote down the conversation right after it happened and it helped when they asked for details during the phone interview. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected, and I started receiving benefits within a few weeks.