Sofia, I totally get the panic! I had the exact same confusion when I started filing and missed my second week because I thought the deadlines were different. Here's what worked for me: if you missed filing for last week, log into my.ny.gov and look for the "File Weekly Certification" section - there should be options to file for previous weeks that you can still submit late. The key thing to remember is you're always filing for the week that ended on Saturday, and you have until the following Saturday to submit it. So plenty of time! I set a recurring alarm on my phone for every Sunday at 9 AM with the note "File unemployment claim for last week" - it's been a lifesaver. Even if your late filing delays the payment by a week or two, you won't lose those benefits permanently. Just make sure to answer all the work search questions based on what you actually did during that specific week you're filing for, not what you're doing now. You've got this - the first few weeks are always the most confusing but it becomes routine really quickly!

Sofia, I completely understand your panic - I had the exact same confusion when I first started filing! The timing system is really poorly explained on the NY.gov site. Here's what helped me: think of it as always being "one week behind" - every Sunday you file for the week that just ended on Saturday. So if today is Sunday, you'd file for last week. The good news is you have until the following Saturday to submit each weekly claim, so there's actually a generous window. If you did miss a week, don't stress too much! You can usually file late claims through the my.ny.gov system - look for options like "File for Missed Weeks" when you log in. The payment might be delayed but you typically won't lose the benefits entirely. I started setting a phone reminder for every Sunday morning that says "File unemployment for last week" and it's been a game-changer. Also, keep notes about your job search activities each week so you can answer those questions accurately even on late filings. The system definitely gets easier once you establish the routine - hang in there!

Wow, this thread is incredibly helpful! I just started collecting partial unemployment benefits last month and had no idea about this day-based reporting change. I've been struggling with the same "break in claim" errors and getting so frustrated trying to figure out what I was doing wrong. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that NYSDOL really dropped the ball on communicating this major change. I never got any email about the new system, and the website instructions are still confusing. It's only through threads like this that people are actually learning how it works. For anyone else just learning about this: the key takeaway seems to be that it doesn't matter if you work 2 hours or 8 hours on a given day - if you work ANY amount on that day, it counts as a full "day worked" for benefit calculation. So count your calendar days, not your hours. This is such a fundamental shift from how it used to work! Thanks to everyone who shared their troubleshooting tips, especially the phone numbers and calling times. This community knowledge is invaluable when the official system is this confusing.

Just wanted to jump in and thank everyone for this incredibly detailed breakdown of the day-based reporting system! I've been on partial unemployment for about 2 months and somehow completely missed that they changed how the reporting works. I was still using the old hours-based method and getting inconsistent results - now I understand why. The fact that ANY work on a day counts as a full "work day" regardless of hours is such a huge shift. I typically work 3-4 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays (about 7 hours total) and was reporting that as minimal work, but I should have been reporting 2 days worked this whole time. Going to go back and check my recent certifications to make sure I haven't accidentally triggered any system flags. This thread is honestly more helpful than anything I could find on the official NYSDOL site - they really need to do a better job communicating these major changes to claimants instead of leaving us to figure it out through trial and error and community forums like this one. Thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences and solutions!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! My status changed to "decision rendered" three days ago after being in adjudication since early March. I called the DOL office and while I couldn't get through to speak to anyone, the automated system did confirm that a determination has been made and that I should receive written notice within 5 business days. I've been checking both my online account documents and my physical mailbox multiple times a day. The uncertainty is absolutely killing me - I just want to know if I can finally start paying my rent again! Has anyone who got their determination letter recently noticed any pattern in timing? Like do they tend to mail them out on certain days of the week?

I'm literally going through the EXACT same thing right now! My status just changed to "decision rendered" yesterday after 8 weeks in adjudication purgatory. I've been reading every single comment here and it's both comforting and terrifying to know so many of us are in the same boat. The fact that it could go either way is making me lose sleep - I keep having nightmares about getting denied after waiting this long. I've already checked my online documents section about 20 times today and keep running to the mailbox every time I hear the mail truck. This whole system is designed to drive us insane! At least now I know to expect the letter within a few days. Sending positive vibes to everyone else waiting - we've made it this far, just have to hang in there a little longer!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago! Lost my main job but kept my small weekend gig. The key thing is to file your initial claim right away - don't wait. When you file, you'll report the income from BOTH jobs during your base period (the 4 quarters they use to calculate your benefits). Then each week when you certify, you report whatever you earn from your remaining catering job. The 25% reduction formula mentioned above is correct - so if you earn $200 that week, they'll reduce your benefit by $50 (25% of $200). Just make sure you're available for full-time work and actively job searching, even though you have the part-time catering gig. The NYS Department of Labor website has a partial benefits calculator that can help you estimate what you might receive.

I'm in a similar boat right now - lost my main retail job but still working a few shifts at a restaurant. From what I've learned, you definitely qualify for partial unemployment benefits in NY. The most important thing is to file your claim as soon as possible after losing your retail job, even though you're still working the catering gig. When you file, they'll look at your earnings from BOTH jobs over the past year to determine your weekly benefit amount. Then each week when you certify, you'll report your catering hours and earnings, and they'll reduce your benefit by 25% of whatever you earned that week. So if you make $150 from catering one week, they'll subtract $37.50 from your full benefit amount. Just make sure you're actively looking for work to replace that lost retail income - they'll ask about your job search activities each week. Good luck!

Just wanted to jump in and say I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Certified yesterday and it shows I already claimed but nothing in payment history. Reading through all these comments is actually really reassuring - sounds like this is happening to a lot of people lately and the payments are still going through even when the website is being glitchy. Gonna check my actual bank account now instead of just staring at the blank payment history page 😅 Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

Wow, reading through all these comments is actually making me feel so much better! I'm literally going through the EXACT same thing right now - certified on Monday, system says I already claimed, but payment history is completely blank. I was starting to panic thinking something was wrong with my claim. Just checked my bank account after reading everyone's advice and surprise surprise - the money is actually there! 🙌 The NY DOL website is such a mess but at least the actual payments are still processing. This whole thread should honestly be pinned somewhere because it seems like this glitch is happening to tons of people lately. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and timelines - super helpful to know I'm not alone in this! Definitely gonna start taking screenshots of everything from now on just in case.