If ur claim has any issues at all ur gonna need to talk to someone. Best bet is using claimyr.com to get through or ur gonna be calling forever. The phone lines are impossible these days fr fr

Hey! I'm in a similar situation - just got my determination letter last week. From what I've read on the DOL website, first payments usually take 2-3 weeks after you get the letter, assuming there are no issues with your claim. Make sure you keep certifying every week even if you haven't gotten paid yet - that's super important! Also check your online account regularly for any requests for additional documentation. Good luck! 🤞

Thanks everyone for all the helpful information! To summarize what I've learned: 1. I'll continue my NY unemployment claim after moving to PA 2. Need to update my address in the NY.gov system 3. Continue certifying weekly and meeting NY work search requirements 4. Make a note during certification about my move 5. Keep detailed records of work searches (minimum 3 per week) 6. Be prepared for tax complications next year 7. Set up mail forwarding with USPS This community is amazing! I was so stressed about this and now I feel much better prepared for my move. I'll update my address as soon as I have my new place secured.

Just wanted to add one more thing that helped me when I moved from NY to NJ last year - screenshot or print out your weekly certification pages before submitting them! The NY system can be glitchy sometimes and having proof of what you submitted and when really saved me during an audit. Also, if you're driving to PA, keep receipts for any job interviews or work-related trips back to NY since those can be deductible expenses. The move itself is stressful enough without worrying about benefits, so having good documentation gives you peace of mind!

Hey! I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now - filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting on my first payment after the waiting week. Been certifying religiously every Sunday but nothing yet. Really stressing about bills piling up. Has anyone had luck calling the main number or is it still impossible to get through? Might have to try that claimyr thing people are mentioning...

Just went through this same situation last month! For me, the first payment came exactly 3 weeks after completing my waiting week. The key thing is to make sure you're logging into your account and checking for any "action items" or document requests - sometimes they need additional verification and won't tell you unless you check. Also double-check that your direct deposit info is correct in your profile. Once mine started, I got all the backpay in one lump sum which was actually pretty nice. Hang in there, the wait is nerve-wracking but it does come through!

Just make sure you understand the difference between being laid off vs taking early retirement. If your company offers you a retirement package and you take it, that's considered voluntary and you won't qualify for unemployment. But if they lay you off without offering retirement, you're good to file a claim.

Also keep in mind that if you do get laid off and file for unemployment, you'll need to have your separation paperwork ready. NYS Department of Labor will want documentation showing it was an involuntary layoff, not a resignation. Save any emails or notices about the layoffs your company sends out - that can help establish the involuntary nature of your separation if there are any questions about your eligibility.

Just wanted to chime in with another option that's worked well for me - if you have a credit union account, many of them are part of the CO-OP network which means you can use their ATMs fee-free with your unemployment card too. I bank with a local credit union and their ATMs don't charge any fees when I use my NY unemployment debit card. It's worth checking if your bank or credit union participates in any shared ATM networks. Also, some people don't realize you can split transactions - so if you need $100 but the ATM daily limit is $400, you can do one withdrawal and then immediately do another if needed (just make sure you're at a fee-free ATM first!).

Another helpful tip I discovered - if you need to send money to someone (like paying a friend back or sending money to family), you can use apps like Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle with your unemployment debit card. Just add it as a funding source in the app. This has been super convenient for me when I need to split bills with roommates or pay someone back quickly. Most of these apps don't charge fees for standard transfers, though some might have small fees for instant transfers. Just make sure to keep track of your spending since it's easy to forget about app purchases when checking your card balance later!