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just stop filing claims when you start working full time, thats what i did and never had problems
That's not the right way to do it. You need to file one final claim reporting your work to officially close your claim period. Just stopping can cause issues later.
Just to add some clarity - when you file your weekly claim, you'll see a question asking if you worked during that claim week. Answer honestly about your start date and hours worked. Even if you haven't received your first paycheck yet, you still need to report the work. The key is reporting when the work was performed, not when you got paid. Also keep records of everything - your start date, hours worked, and when you reported it. This protects you if there are any questions later about your claim.
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also make sure you're filing your weekly claims even if your initial claim is still pending! i made that mistake and it delayed everything even more
Wait really? I thought I had to wait until my claim was approved before filing weekly claims?
No, you should definitely start filing your weekly claims right away. Even if your initial claim is still being processed, you need to establish that you're actively claiming benefits for each week you're unemployed.
I just went through this same process last month! Here's what helped me: Once you're logged into my.ny.gov, look for the "Unemployment Services" section, then click on "UI Online Services." From there you should see options like "Claim Summary" and "Payment History" - that's where your status will show up. Mine showed "Pending - Adjudication" for about 2 weeks before it got approved. And yes, definitely start filing your weekly claims right away even while it's pending - you can't go back and claim those weeks later if you miss them. The whole process is frustrating but hang in there!
This is super helpful! I just created my my.ny.gov account and found the UI Online Services section. My claim is also showing "Pending - Adjudication" so it's reassuring to know that's normal. Quick question - when you were filing your weekly claims during the pending period, did you have to answer different questions or was it the same process as after approval?
@Oliver Becker Thanks for the detailed breakdown! I m'in the exact same boat right now - filed about a week ago and it s'showing Pending "- Adjudication on" my account. I was getting worried that something was wrong but it sounds like this is totally normal. One thing I m'confused about though - when I go to file my weekly claim, it asks if I m'able "and available for work but" since my initial claim isn t'approved yet, should I still be answering yes to that? I don t'want to mess anything up by giving the wrong response during this pending period.
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Weekly claims can be filed starting Sunday for the previous week. So if you're eligible this week, you'd file your first weekly claim this coming Sunday. Make sure you have your job search activities documented since you'll need to report those when you file.
Just to add to this - you can actually file your weekly claim any day from Sunday through the following Saturday, but I'd recommend doing it early in the week to avoid any last-minute technical issues with the website. Also, keep detailed records of your job search activities because they do audit these sometimes.
One thing to keep in mind is that even if your status shows "Active," you might still see some delays in your first payment while they verify your employment history and wages. This is totally normal! I'd also recommend setting up direct deposit if you haven't already - it's much faster than waiting for a debit card to arrive in the mail. You can do this through the same my.ny.gov portal under payment preferences.
That's really helpful about the direct deposit setup! I was wondering about payment methods. How long did it take for your first payment to come through after you started filing weekly claims? I want to make sure I have realistic expectations about timing.
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Just keep filing your weekly claims even while it's pending! That's important.
Yes I've been doing that, thanks for the reminder!
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking. In my case, my employer responded on day 8 (of the 10 business days) and didn't contest since it was also a layoff situation. My claim got approved 2 days after that. The key thing is to keep filing your weekly certifications even while it's pending - you'll get backpay once it's approved. If it's been 2+ weeks and you're still seeing "pending employer response," it might be worth trying to contact NYS DOL directly to see if there are any other issues holding things up.
Ethan Scott
I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my claim 12 days ago after being laid off and it's still showing pending. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually making me feel a lot better - I was starting to think there was something seriously wrong with my application. It sounds like the 2-4 week timeframe is pretty standard, especially with the high volume they're processing. I've been religiously filing my weekly claims even though everything shows pending, so hopefully that will pay off when it finally gets approved. The hardest part is just the uncertainty and not knowing if you need to do anything else on your end. Thanks to everyone sharing their timelines and tips - it really helps to know we're not alone in this waiting game!
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StarSailor
•I totally understand that uncertainty feeling! I'm about a week into my pending status and reading everyone's experiences here has been such a relief. It's crazy how they don't really explain the timeline upfront - would save everyone so much stress if they just said "expect 2-4 weeks for initial review" right on the application. I've been checking my account obsessively but sounds like that's pretty normal too. Definitely going to keep up with those weekly certifications and try to be patient. This community is awesome for sharing real experiences instead of just the vague official info on their website!
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Yuki Ito
I'm currently in week 3 of pending status after filing my unemployment claim with NYS Department of Labor. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring - I was starting to worry that something was wrong with my application since I hadn't heard anything back. It's really helpful to know that 2-4 weeks is the normal processing time, especially during high-volume periods. I've been keeping up with my weekly certifications as everyone recommended, even though everything still shows pending. The lack of clear communication about timelines from NYSDOL is definitely frustrating, but this thread gives me hope that things will eventually move forward. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and timelines - it makes the waiting so much more bearable when you know others are going through the same thing!
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Mei Zhang
•I'm right there with you - week 3 of pending here too! This thread has been a lifesaver for my sanity. Before finding this discussion, I was convinced I'd done something wrong or missed a step. It's so frustrating that NYSDOL doesn't give clearer expectations upfront about the 2-4 week timeline. I've also been diligently filing my weekly certifications even though everything shows pending. At least we know we're not alone in this process and that most people here eventually got approved. Fingers crossed we both hear something positive soon!
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