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oh wow 5 weeks is crazy long! mine was approved like 3 days after my interview but that was back in march so maybe they're slower now?
I went through this exact same process a few months ago - had my phone interview on a Thursday and got my approval notice the following Tuesday. The interviewer told me the same thing about everything looking good, and fortunately it was! One thing that helped my anxiety during the wait was checking my online account every couple days rather than obsessively refreshing it daily. The status will change from "adjudication in progress" to either "approved" or they'll request more information. Since your interviewer seemed satisfied, I'd say you're in good shape. Hang in there - 5 weeks is definitely on the longer side but not unheard of, especially if they're backed up.
That's really helpful to hear about your timeline - Tuesday after a Thursday interview gives me hope! I've been trying not to check obsessively but it's hard when you're counting every dollar. Good point about checking every couple days instead of constantly refreshing. Did you get any kind of notification when your status changed or did you just happen to catch it when you logged in?
I got an email notification when my status changed, but I'd recommend checking your online account too since sometimes the emails can be delayed. The email came around 6 AM on that Tuesday, so they must update the system overnight. Really hoping yours comes through soon - the waiting game is brutal when you're watching your bank account!
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The whole system is so confusing! I never know if I'm doing the job search part right. How many jobs do you have to apply to each week?
You need to make at least 3 work search activities per week in NY. This can include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, or reemployment services. Keep detailed records of everything you do.
One thing that might help your case is that you mentioned HR said it was a layoff while your supervisor said termination for cause. That discrepancy could work in your favor during the adjudication process. When you file, make sure to explain the attendance issues were due to car problems and that you tried to work with your supervisor on solutions. Document everything you can remember about those conversations. The NYS Department of Labor looks at whether the employer followed progressive discipline policies and if you made good faith efforts to address the issues. Since there's conflicting information from your former employer, they'll have to provide documentation to support their position.
That's really helpful to know about the discrepancy potentially working in my favor! I didn't think about documenting those conversations with my supervisor about trying to work around the car issues. Do you know if text messages or emails count as good documentation, or does it need to be something more formal? I'm pretty sure I have some messages where I was explaining the situation and asking about flexible start times.
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I had a similar issue where my NYS Department of Labor benefits suddenly dropped by about $70. It turned out they had automatically enrolled me in federal tax withholding even though I had originally opted out. Check your payment details on my.ny.gov - look for a line item showing "Federal Tax" or "State Tax" being deducted. If that's what happened, you can change your tax withholding preferences by logging into your account and updating your payment options. The $74 difference between your old and new payment amount is roughly what you'd expect from 20% tax withholding. Also check your inbox on the unemployment portal for any notices about tax election changes - sometimes they send notifications there instead of mailing them.
This makes a lot of sense! I'm going to check my payment details right now to see if there's suddenly tax withholding showing up. The $74 reduction does match what 20% withholding would be on my original $372 benefit. I really hope this is just a tax withholding issue and not something more complicated with my claim calculation. Has anyone else had NYS Department of Labor automatically change their tax elections without clear notice?
I work for an unemployment advocacy group and see this issue frequently with NYS Department of Labor claims. The sudden $74 reduction strongly suggests automatic tax withholding enrollment. New York has been automatically enrolling claimants in federal tax withholding (usually 10-20%) if they detect certain triggers in your claim or if there are federal tax compliance requirements. Log into my.ny.gov and look under "Payment Method" or "Tax Information" - you should see if federal taxes are now being withheld. You can usually change this back if you prefer to handle taxes yourself at year-end. If it's not tax withholding, the other common cause is a wage recalculation where they discovered additional or corrected wage information that changed your weekly benefit rate calculation.
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Just went through this myself. You also need to post the unemployment insurance notice in your workplace where employees can see it. NYS Department of Labor provides the poster when you register. Don't forget about workers comp insurance too - that's separate but also required for most businesses.
ugh the government just wants to squeeze every penny out of small businesses... my cousin's friend said you can just pay people as contractors and avoid all this mess
That's not legal advice you want to follow. Misclassifying employees as contractors can result in huge penalties and back taxes. NYS Department of Labor has specific tests for who qualifies as an independent contractor.
Keisha Jackson
been getting UI for 8 months now and its always different timing. sometimes tuesday sometimes friday. just depends on their system i think. as long as you certified properly youll get it eventually
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Ava Rodriguez
I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and can share what I've learned about the timing. NYS DOL usually processes payments 1-3 business days after you certify, but there are a few factors that affect when it actually hits your account: 1) Your bank's processing speed (some credit unions are faster than big banks), 2) Whether you have direct deposit vs. debit card, and 3) Any system maintenance they might be doing. I keep a little buffer in my budget now since I've learned it's not always predictable. If you're really concerned about this week's payment, you can call the automated system at 1-888-581-5812 to check if it was released - that usually tells you if the delay is on their end or your bank's end.
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Ella Harper
•This is really helpful info, thank you! I didn't know about the automated phone system to check payment status. Quick question - when you say direct deposit vs debit card affects timing, which one is typically faster? I have direct deposit set up but wondering if switching to the debit card option would be more reliable.
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