also make sure you apply right away after you quit, don't wait around thinking about it. and when they ask why you quit be very specific about the good cause reasons

Wesley, I went through something very similar about 6 months ago. My manager was creating a hostile work environment and constantly changing my responsibilities without notice. Here's what worked for me: 1) Start documenting EVERYTHING right now - dates, times, what was said/done, any witnesses present. Screenshots of schedule changes, emails, etc. 2) If possible, try to address it in writing first (email to supervisor or HR) so you have a paper trail showing you attempted to resolve it. 3) When you file for unemployment, be very detailed about how the conditions made it impossible to continue working. NYS DOL approved my claim because I could show a pattern of unreasonable treatment that affected my ability to do my job. The documentation was key - without it, it would have just been my word against theirs.

Make sure you file your weekly claims correctly and report any income from the settlement period accurately. The job search requirements will still apply once your benefits start, so keep track of your applications and contacts. Also, if there are any ongoing legal matters related to your termination, be prepared to explain those during the adjudication process if they ask.

I went through something similar about 6 months ago. The settlement itself won't disqualify you from unemployment benefits, but timing matters. NYS DOL will want to know the exact dates of your last day of work versus when you received the settlement payment. If the settlement covers a period where you would have been working (like payment in lieu of notice), that might delay when your benefits can start. I'd recommend filing your claim as soon as possible since there's usually a waiting period anyway. The worst they can do is adjust the start date if needed. Also keep all your settlement paperwork - they might ask for copies during the review process.

Hey Rita! I went through this EXACT nightmare about 6 months ago and I totally understand your frustration! 😫 After trying literally everything for weeks, I finally figured out what was wrong - apparently when I set up my account back in 2020, I had typed my mother's maiden name in ALL CAPS because I was filling out the form quickly and had caps lock on without realizing it. The system was looking for "MARTINEZ" but I kept typing "Martinez" or "martinez" when trying to log back in. It's so ridiculous that they don't tell you it's case sensitive! Try entering your mom's maiden name in all different cases - ALL CAPS, all lowercase, and proper capitalization. Also, since you mentioned you moved recently, double-check that you're not accidentally thinking of an old address or mixing up security questions. The NY unemployment system is honestly terrible about giving helpful error messages. If none of that works, definitely try that claimyr service people mentioned - I was skeptical too but it actually got me through to someone who fixed everything in 5 minutes. Don't give up, you're going to get this sorted out! 💪

Rita, I just went through this exact same nightmare two weeks ago and I completely understand your frustration! 😤 After trying every variation I could think of for days, what finally worked for me was remembering that when I originally set up my account back in 2020, I was using my phone and the auto-correct changed my mother's maiden name from "Kowalski" to "Kowalsky" without me noticing. Try thinking about any possible autocorrect mistakes - especially if you set up your account on mobile during the pandemic chaos when we were all rushing to file. Also, the system might be case-sensitive in weird ways, so try your mom's name in ALL CAPS, all lowercase, and proper capitalization. I know how stressful this is with your benefits running out, but based on all these success stories, there's definitely a solution! If nothing else works, that claimyr service people mentioned actually did get me through to an agent who fixed everything in under 10 minutes. Don't give up - you're going to figure this out! 💪

Check if maybe you had a short period of unemployment you forgot about? Sometimes people get confused about what year they received benefits or if they got other types of assistance that show up on 1099-G forms.

Update: I called the fraud hotline and they confirmed someone used my SSN to file a claim. The benefits were direct deposited to an account that's definitely not mine. They're opening an investigation and said I should get a corrected 1099-G in 6-8 weeks. Thanks everyone for the help - I was really panicking about this.

I just wanted to follow up - were you able to resolve this issue? Based on your situation, it sounds like either: 1. A standard processing delay (most likely) 2. A hold on the new card by KeyBank 3. A payment method discrepancy in the system If calling KeyBank didn't resolve it, you should definitely contact NYSDOL directly as they can verify exactly where the payments were sent. This situation is fairly common with new cards.

Glad to hear you got it resolved! This is exactly why I always recommend calling KeyBank first when there are issues with new unemployment cards. They put security holds on probably 50% of new activations, especially for larger amounts like yours. For anyone else reading this thread with similar issues - the KeyBank number is usually much easier to get through to than NYSDOL, and they can resolve card-specific problems immediately. Thanks for updating us with the solution!