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I'm going through this exact same situation right now! My waiting week just processed yesterday and I'm still waiting on 3 weeks of back payments. Reading through all these experiences has been so helpful - I was starting to worry something was wrong with my claim. The 2-3 business day timeline that keeps coming up gives me hope that I should see my payments by early next week. It's such a stressful process when you're already dealing with unemployment and have bills piling up. Thanks to everyone for sharing their timelines and especially to those who came back with updates - it really helps to know we're not going through this alone!
I'm literally in the same exact situation! Just had my waiting week process yesterday too and I'm anxiously waiting for my other 2 weeks of payments to come through. This whole thread has been such a lifesaver - I was getting really panicked thinking my claim was stuck or something went wrong. Seeing so many people with the same timeline and that consistent 2-3 business day pattern is really reassuring. The stress is so real when you're counting on this money for basic expenses. I keep checking my payment history page like Paolo suggested instead of just staring at my bank account. Hopefully we'll both see our payments hit by Monday or Tuesday! Thanks for posting, it's so comforting to know there are others going through this exact same waiting period right now.
This thread has been incredibly helpful for me too! I'm dealing with almost the exact same timeline - filed my claim about 3 weeks ago and my waiting week just processed yesterday morning. Still waiting on payments for 2 additional weeks that show as 'processed' in the system. Reading everyone's experiences here has really calmed my nerves - I was starting to think there was an issue with my claim when the payments didn't show up immediately. The consistent 2-3 business day timeline that multiple people have mentioned gives me hope that I should see my money by early next week. It's so stressful waiting when you have bills due, but knowing this seems to be the normal process helps a lot. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and especially for the tip about checking the payment history page instead of just obsessively refreshing my bank account!
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim about 2.5 weeks ago and my waiting week just processed yesterday too. It's such a relief to find this thread and see that so many people are experiencing the same timeline. I was getting really anxious thinking something was wrong with my claim when the other payments didn't show up right away. The 2-3 business day pattern that keeps coming up in everyone's stories is really reassuring - sounds like we should both see our payments by Monday or Tuesday if the trend holds. The stress of waiting when you're budgeting around these payments is no joke, especially when you're already dealing with unemployment. Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps to know we're all in this together!
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Just wanted to say I'm in the same boat with Grubhub. It's reassuring to know others are dealing with this too. The weekly claim form really wasn't designed for gig workers.
I went through this exact same situation last year with DoorDash and NYS Department of Labor. Here's what worked for me: Report it under "self-employment earnings" and use the gross amount before any deductions. Keep detailed records of your weekly earnings from the DoorDash app because they may ask for documentation later. Also, make sure you understand the earnings threshold - if you make over a certain amount in a week, you might lose that week's benefits entirely. The good news is once you get the reporting format right, it becomes routine. Don't give up!
This is really helpful! Can you clarify what the earnings threshold is? I've been trying to figure out exactly how much I can make with DoorDash before it affects my weekly benefits. I want to make sure I'm not accidentally going over and losing a whole week of unemployment.
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Just filed my claim yesterday and it went through fine. This is my fourth time filing since 2022. Construction life lol
Emma, you're totally fine! I work in seasonal landscaping and have filed probably 6 times in the last 3 years. As others mentioned, there's no limit as long as each claim is legitimate. The key is making sure you have enough work credits in your base period for each new claim. NYS DOL actually expects multiple filings from seasonal workers - it's built into the system. Just keep good records of your work history and you shouldn't have any problems. The construction industry is notorious for this kind of cyclical employment pattern.
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Just wanted to add that even though there's no limit on how many times you can collect, you do need to make sure you're meeting all the weekly requirements each time - like doing your job search activities and reporting any work or income. Don't let previous successful claims make you complacent about following the rules on your new claim!
This thread has been really helpful! I'm in a similar situation - got laid off from my tech job last month and this would be my second time filing for unemployment in NY. I was worried there might be some kind of "frequent filer" penalty or something, but it sounds like as long as you worked enough between claims, NYS Department of Labor treats each application on its own merits. Has anyone here had experience with how long it typically takes for them to process a repeat claim? I'm wondering if having filed before makes the process any faster since they already have some of my information on file.
In my experience, repeat claims can actually process a bit faster since NYS Department of Labor already has your employment history and personal info in their system. My second claim was approved within about 10 days compared to almost 3 weeks for my first one. Just make sure all your employer information is accurate and up to date when you file - any discrepancies can slow things down. The online system should recognize you as a returning claimant and pre-populate some fields which helps avoid errors too.
@Lena Kowalski That s'great to hear about faster processing for repeat claims! I m'actually in tech too and considering filing again after my startup folded. One thing I learned from my previous claim is to keep really detailed records of your job search activities from day one. NYS Department of Labor can ask for documentation of your work search efforts at any time, and having everything organized makes the weekly certifications much smoother. Also, if you re'planning to do any freelance or contract work while collecting, make sure to report every penny - even small gigs. They re'pretty strict about income reporting and it s'not worth risking your benefits over unreported earnings.
Chloe Martin
Don't wait any longer!! File online at ny.gov today. The application isn't that hard and you can always call if you get stuck on something. Better to get the process started now than lose another week of benefits.
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Isabella Oliveira
I went through the same situation last year - waited about a month before applying and kicked myself for it. The good news is you can definitely still apply since it's only been 6 weeks, but you're right to be concerned about the timing. When you do apply, make sure you keep detailed records of your job search activities because they'll ask about that during your weekly certifications. Also, be prepared that it might take a few weeks to get your first payment even after you're approved, so don't wait any longer. The online application at ny.gov is pretty straightforward - just have your Social Security card, driver's license, and information about your last employer ready.
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Romeo Barrett
•This is really helpful advice, thank you! I do have all those documents ready. One quick question - when you say it took a few weeks to get your first payment, was that because of processing delays or just the normal timeline? I'm trying to figure out if I should expect my first check in like 2 weeks or more like a month from when I apply.
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