the my.ny.gov site is such a mess, half the time the links don't even work right. i always have to try logging in like 3 times before it actually lets me see my unemployment stuff. but yeah once you get in its under unemployment services then account info

Just wanted to add that you can also download the mobile app for my.ny.gov which sometimes works better than the website. I use it to check my payment dates and do my weekly claims when I'm not at my computer.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Filed 4 weeks ago, approved, but no card. Called every day this week and can't get through. The frustration is real. I saw someone mention contacting your state rep - definitely going to try that. Also going to look into that claimyr service people are talking about. We shouldn't have to jump through this many hoops just to get what we're entitled to. Hang in there, hopefully we both get our cards soon! 🤞

I'm going through the exact same nightmare! Applied 3.5 weeks ago, got approved, but still no debit card. I've called probably 50+ times and either get disconnected or stuck in phone tree purgatory. What's really frustrating is that my online account shows payments have been "issued" but obviously I can't access them without the card. I'm going to try some of the suggestions here - especially contacting my assembly member and that claimyr service. It's ridiculous that we have to become professional phone warriors just to get basic unemployment benefits. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, at least I know I'm not alone in this mess! 🙃

Just want to say this is exactly why the unemployment system exists - for situations where people lose employment through no fault of their own. A rescinded job offer definitely falls into that category. Don't feel bad about filing, you paid into this system and deserve the benefits when you need them.

This exact thing happened to me about 8 months ago and I was so worried about filing, but it turned out to be much smoother than I expected. The key is being upfront about everything when you file your initial claim. NYS Department of Labor actually has a section in their application where you can explain unusual circumstances like this. I included all the dates - when I got the offer, when I accepted, when they rescinded it, and attached screenshots of all the emails. My claim was approved without any issues and I didn't even need to go through adjudication. The whole "through no fault of your own" thing definitely applies here since the employer made the decision to pull the offer due to their budget problems, not anything you did wrong.

UGH the whole overpayment system is so frustrating! Half the time their own system glitches cause these issues but WE have to pay for THEIR mistakes. Sorry not helpful but just needed to vent because I'm going through similar BS with NYS Department of Labor right now.

I went through this exact same situation last year with a $3,200 overpayment. The NYS DOL definitely cannot just drain your bank account without warning - that's not how their process works. They'll first send you multiple notices giving you options to either appeal or set up a payment plan. I was terrified they'd take all my money too, but they actually worked with me on a $150/month payment plan that I could afford. The important thing is to respond to their letters and communicate with them. If you ignore it completely, that's when they can eventually pursue more aggressive collection methods, but even then they have to go through legal channels first. Don't panic about your rent money - you have time to work this out properly.

I certified last Sunday before a holiday Monday and my payment actually hit my account on Wednesday around 2am. So i think you'll probably see yours Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.

I've been dealing with this exact situation for months now. The pattern I've noticed is that if you certify on Saturday before a holiday Monday, your payment will typically hit Wednesday morning instead of the usual Tuesday. The system processes everything Sunday night, but since Monday is a federal holiday, banks don't process ACH transfers until Tuesday, which means you see the money Wednesday. It's super frustrating when you're counting on that money for bills! I've started planning around this by always assuming holiday delays will happen. Hope this helps you plan better for next time!