Just went through this myself a few months ago. Filed the day after I was let go and it took about 3 weeks to get my first payment. The whole process is stressful but manageable if you stay on top of your weekly claims and job search requirements.

Sorry to hear about your situation, Luca. I went through something similar last year. You definitely want to file ASAP - not just because of the timing but also because NYS DOL has been really backlogged lately. Even though there's technically no hard deadline, every day you wait is potentially a day of benefits you're missing out on. The online system at labor.ny.gov is usually the fastest way to get your claim started. One tip: when you file, be honest but concise about the termination reason. Don't overthink it - just stick to the facts. The adjudication process (if it happens) will sort out the details later. Hang in there!

Has anyone actually gotten through to a human being at ny unemployment recently? I feel like I'm trying to call into a radio contest or something... just constant busy signals and disconnects.

Had this EXACT same situation happen to me in September! The website showing remaining days after your benefit year ends is basically a cruel joke. I made the mistake of continuing to certify for 2 weeks after my BYE date thinking those 52 remaining days meant something. Big mistake - ended up triggering a review that delayed my new claim by an extra month. Here's what I learned the hard way: File your new claim IMMEDIATELY and stop certifying on the old one. The remaining days display is just a system glitch that NY refuses to fix. Once your benefit year ends on that date, it's done regardless of what the counter says. I eventually got it sorted out but lost about 6 weeks of payments due to the delays. Don't make my mistake - get that new claim filed today if you can!

my brother got out of prison 2 years ago and still cant find work. every application asks about criminal history and most places just throw it away after that. meanwhile he told me they were making furniture in prison for some big company and the prison was getting paid but the inmates got like 50 cents an hour. its totally backwards

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP PEOPLE UNEMPLOYED! Private prisons make money from keeping people locked up AND from the labor while they're inside. Then they get out and can't find work so they end up back in prison. It's not about rehabilitation - it's about profit. And regular working people suffer because our jobs get taken by literal slave labor.

do u have ur confirmation numbers from when u certified those weeks? major key to getting backpay. they can see in their system u actually did certify

I went through this exact nightmare last year - benefits suddenly cut off, months of certifying with no payments, then started working before getting it resolved. Here's what finally worked for me: 1) The key is getting to someone who can actually SEE your account history. Most first-level reps can't do much. 2) When you call, say "I need to speak with someone about RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS for weeks I already certified." Don't let them brush you off. 3) Have all your certification confirmation numbers ready (sounds like you have screenshots which is perfect!) 4) Emphasize that you continued certifying throughout the gap period - this proves you were actively seeking benefits and following procedures. 5) The fact that you're now working doesn't disqualify you from backpay for eligible weeks when you were unemployed. I know the phone system is brutal, but one conversation with the right person can release everything at once. Some people here mentioned claimyr to get through faster - might be worth it given how much you're owed. Don't give up, that $5,400 is rightfully yours! 💪

I had the same frustrating experience with the my.ny.gov system showing inconsistent information! What finally worked for me was clearing my browser cache and cookies before logging in, then checking the "Weekly Claim History" section instead of just the main dashboard. That section tends to be more reliable and shows the actual processing dates. Also, if you're still not seeing your payment after resolving the job search verification issue, try logging out completely and back in - sometimes the system doesn't refresh properly when you're continuously logged in. The whole system definitely needs an overhaul, but these workarounds helped me track my payments more accurately.

I've been dealing with similar payment status confusion on my.ny.gov for months now! One thing that really helped me was setting up text notifications through the DOL system - you can enable them in your account settings under "Communication Preferences." They'll send you updates when your claim is processed or if there are any issues. It's not perfect but at least you get notified instead of constantly checking the website. Also, I learned that payments typically get released between 2-4 AM on Wednesday mornings, so if you don't see it by Thursday, that's when you know something is definitely wrong and need to call.