Same situation here! Started my claim two weeks ago and was confused about the timing. Got my first payment yesterday and it was exactly what the NYS Department of Labor calculator said I'd get.

The weekly schedule is pretty straightforward once you get used to it. I've been on unemployment for about 6 weeks now and here's what I've learned: You certify every Sunday (I usually do it Sunday morning to get it out of the way), and then the payment shows up in my account every Wednesday around 9 AM. The amount stays consistent as long as you don't have any earnings to report. One tip - set up direct deposit if you haven't already because it's much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. Also keep track of your work search activities because you'll need to report those when you certify each week.

hav you checked the spam folder in ur email? Sometimes they send notices that ur claim needs additional info

I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed Sunday night around 10pm, got my confirmation number, but it's like my claim just disappeared into thin air. Usually I can see it in my payment history by Monday afternoon with a Tuesday release date, but there's absolutely nothing there. I've been checking multiple times a day and it's really stressing me out. This is my first time experiencing this kind of delay - I've been collecting for about 6 months without any major issues. Really hoping it's just a system glitch that gets resolved soon because I have bills due next week too. Thanks for posting this, at least now I know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess!

Good luck with your appeal! The system is designed to discourage people but don't give up. Document everything and stay organized with your paperwork.

I went through a similar situation with NYS Department of Labor about 8 months ago. My advice: request all your personnel records from HR immediately if you haven't already. Also, if your company had any WARN notices or announcements about layoffs, those are gold for your case. The administrative law judge will want to see clear evidence that this was an economic layoff, not a performance issue. Don't wait - start gathering everything now since you're working against that 30-day deadline.

I'm going through something similar right now - was denied for "misconduct" when I was actually laid off due to company restructuring. One thing I learned is that you can request a copy of what your employer told the Department of Labor. Sometimes there are discrepancies between what actually happened and what the employer reported. You can get this through a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. It really helped me understand exactly what I needed to address in my appeal. Don't give up - the initial determination isn't the final word!

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this - unemployment denials are incredibly stressful, especially when you know the decision was wrong. Based on what you've described, you definitely have grounds for a successful appeal. The fact that you were never formally disciplined or given written warnings is a huge point in your favor. NYS Department of Labor has to prove "willful misconduct," which means you deliberately violated company policy or acted against your employer's interests. Simply not meeting performance expectations (especially unrealistic ones) doesn't qualify as misconduct. Those emails from your supervisor about heavy workload that you mentioned could be key evidence - definitely include them with your appeal. Also document any instances where you asked for help, training, or clarification that wasn't provided. You can file your appeal online through your my.ny.gov account within 30 days of your determination letter. Don't let this discourage you - many people win these appeals when they can show their side of the story. The system may seem stacked against workers initially, but the hearing process is much more fair and balanced.

Just FYI the office hours posted online aren't always accurate. I drove to the Syracuse office during their posted hours and they were closed for 'staff training'. Always call first if you're making a special trip, even though getting through is hard.

I had a similar issue with flagged claims in the Albany area. What worked for me was going to the career center early in the morning (like 8:30 AM sharp) and asking to speak with someone about "claim resolution" rather than just general unemployment questions. They were more likely to help with specific claim issues rather than just directing me to call the phone line. Also bring all your documentation - pay stubs, separation notice, any correspondence from DOL. Sometimes they can at least tell you what's causing the flag even if they can't fix it on the spot.