Just want to add that you should file online through the my.ny.gov portal rather than trying to call. The online system is much faster for initial applications. You'll need your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment history for the past 18 months. Make sure you have your last employer's exact business name and address when you file.

One thing to keep in mind - even though you can apply for unemployment after being fired during probation, your benefit amount might be lower since it's calculated based on your earnings history. With only 6 weeks of work at this job, they'll look at your previous employment over the past 15 months to determine your weekly benefit amount. Also, make sure to document everything about your termination (any emails, the exact reason they gave you, etc.) in case your former employer contests your claim.

I went through this exact same situation last month when I switched from Bank of America to TD Bank. The returned payment showed up on a Wednesday and I got the redeposit the following Tuesday - so about 6 business days total. What really helped was checking my payment status obsessively on the DOL website because like someone else mentioned, they don't always send email notifications when they reprocess. Also make sure you screenshot everything showing the "returned" status and your correct new bank info just in case you need to prove to an agent later that everything is set up right on your end. The waiting is brutal when rent is due but hang in there - it will eventually go through.

Been dealing with NY unemployment for 8 months now and this returned payment thing is unfortunately super common. From my experience and talking to others in similar situations, you're looking at roughly 7-10 business days for them to reprocess it to your new Chase account. The really frustrating part is there's basically no way to speed it up unless you can somehow get through to a human agent (which is nearly impossible). One thing that helped me when this happened was setting up text alerts on my Chase account so I'd know immediately when the deposit finally came through, rather than constantly refreshing the DOL website. Also, if you're really tight on rent money, reach out to your landlord NOW and explain the situation - most reasonable landlords will work with you if you give them a heads up rather than just being late without explanation. The system sucks but you'll get your money eventually. Hang in there!

Just went through this myself - had worked 10 weeks at a new job before getting laid off in January. Turns out even though I had the days, my wages were spread across the wrong quarters for the base period calculation. Had to file for an alternate base period review which took another 3 weeks but eventually got approved. The key is understanding that it's about wages earned in specific time periods, not just total days worked.

I went through something similar recently. The confusion about the "90 days" comes from people mixing up different requirements. NYS doesn't have a strict 90-day rule, but you do need to have worked enough to earn sufficient wages in your base period quarters. Since you worked 8 weeks and earned $4,200, you might actually qualify depending on the timing. I'd recommend calling the DOL directly or filing anyway - sometimes the online system will tell you right away if you meet the monetary requirements. The worst they can do is say no, but you might be surprised. Also keep in mind that if you don't qualify under the regular base period, you can request the alternate base period which uses more recent quarters.

I'm in the same boat as many of you here! Filed my new claim about 19 days ago and still showing $0 balance, but I did get the updated BYE date. The waiting is honestly the worst part because you never know if it's just slow processing or if there's actually an issue that needs attention. I've been religiously certifying every week even with the zero showing, and checking my inbox daily for that monetary determination letter everyone mentions. Still nothing yet! Reading through all these responses is actually really helpful - sounds like anywhere from 2-4 weeks seems to be the norm, which is longer than I expected but at least gives me a realistic timeline. I think I'll give it until the full 3 week mark before considering other options. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it definitely helps with the anxiety of not knowing what's normal!

I'm going through this exact same situation! Filed my new claim 15 days ago and my balance dropped to $0 even though I got the new BYE date. It's such a relief to see I'm not the only one dealing with this - I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong with my application. I've been certifying every week like everyone suggests, but that zero balance is so nerve-wracking when you're counting on those benefits. Based on all the responses here, it sounds like 2-3 weeks is pretty normal for the system to update with your new benefit amount. I'm going to keep being patient and wait for that monetary determination letter to show up in my inbox. Thanks for posting this question - reading everyone's experiences has really helped ease my anxiety about the whole process!

Sofia, I went through something very similar! I was laid off due to company restructuring and waited almost a month before applying because I thought I needed to find another job first. Big mistake! Like others have said, you qualify for benefits from the day you were laid off due to budget cuts. When I finally applied, they were able to backdate my claim to my separation date, so I didn't lose those weeks completely. The online application at my.ny.gov is pretty straightforward - just have your employer information, dates of employment, and reason for separation ready. One tip: start documenting your job search activities now if you haven't been keeping track. Even though they can backdate the monetary eligibility, you'll need to show ongoing work search efforts going forward. Don't beat yourself up about the delay - just get that application started today!

Sofia, you've gotten great advice here! I just wanted to add that when you file your claim on my.ny.gov, make sure you have all your employment information ready - your employer's name and address, your dates of employment, your gross wages from your last few quarters, and the specific reason for separation (budget cuts/layoff). The system will ask for detailed information about your work history. Also, once you start receiving benefits, you'll need to certify weekly online - this is where you'll report your job search activities and any work or income you had that week. Set a reminder for yourself to do this every week because missing a certification can delay your payments. Don't let the initial wait time discourage you either - it can take 2-3 weeks to process, but you'll get paid retroactively once approved. You've got this!