also make sure you file your weekly claims every week even if you work part time. you can still get partial benefits if you work less than 4 days and earn under a certain amount. just report all your earnings honestly

One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet - make sure you apply as soon as possible after your job ends! There's a one-week waiting period before you can start receiving benefits, so the sooner you file, the sooner that clock starts ticking. Also, your benefit amount is based on wages from your "base period" which is usually the first 4 of the last 5 completed calendar quarters before you file. Since you worked full-time for 2 years at $52k, you should have a solid earnings history. I'd estimate you'll probably get somewhere in the $380-420 range per week based on what others have shared about similar salary levels.

My daughter had a similar situation last year with her teaching assistant job. The school reduced hours during summer session. One thing that really helped her was keeping a separate calendar just for unemployment stuff. She marked every certification day, every payment received, every hour worked, etc. Came in handy when there was some mix-up about her availability during one week and she had documentation to back up her claim. Might be worth setting something similar up for yourself!

Ruby, so glad you finally got through! I'm in a similar situation - my restaurant cut my shifts from 5 days to 2 days per week back in February. I've been putting off filing for partial benefits because the whole process seemed so overwhelming, but your post is giving me hope that it's actually doable. Quick question - when you called at 8am, did you use the main NYSDOL number or is there a specific number for partial claims? And did you have to have all your employment documentation ready before calling, or did they walk you through what you'd need? I'm trying to get everything organized before I attempt to call so I don't waste the opportunity if I actually get through to someone!

same boat here, been waiting 3 weeks

I'm in a similar situation - filed 3 weeks ago and still waiting for my first payment. The anxiety is real when you're counting on these benefits to survive. One thing that helped me was calling the automated system (1-888-209-8124) to check my claim status without having to wait on hold for an agent. It at least confirmed my weekly certifications were being processed correctly. Hang in there, from what I'm reading here it sounds like the wait is unfortunately normal but the payments do eventually come through retroactively.

Update for anyone still dealing with this: I finally received my corrected 1099-G form today. It came through my online message center, not by mail. It had a cover letter apologizing for the error and explaining that it was caused by a "data processing anomaly during the annual tax form generation process." So keep checking your online accounts!

This is really helpful to read through everyone's experiences! I'm dealing with the exact same issue - my 2025 1099-G shows identical amounts to 2024 even though I only collected unemployment for a few weeks this year versus several months last year. I've been trying to call for days with no luck getting through. Based on what everyone's shared here, it sounds like checking the online message center and using that Claimyr service might be my best bet. Has anyone who got their corrected form noticed if the timing affected their tax filing deadline at all? I'm worried about missing the April deadline while waiting for this to get sorted out.

I'm really sorry you're going through this - the NY unemployment system can be incredibly frustrating to navigate. From what everyone is saying, it sounds like you've exhausted your allocated effective days even though your benefit year hasn't ended yet. This is unfortunately more common than people realize. A few quick suggestions that might help: - Check your online account for your original monetary determination letter - it should show exactly how many effective days you were eligible for - If you worked at all since filing your original claim (even part-time), you might qualify to file a new claim - Don't give up on trying to reach them by phone, but maybe try different times of day or consider using one of those callback services others mentioned The most important thing is to get clarity on whether you can file a new claim based on any work you've done since your original filing. That seems to be the main path forward for most people in your situation. Hang in there - I know how stressful this must be when you're depending on these benefits to pay rent.

Hey Dmitry, I went through this exact same situation last year and it's incredibly frustrating! The "0 effective days" basically means you've used up your allotted benefits for this claim period, even though your BYE date hasn't hit yet. What really helped me was understanding that the effective days system works differently than I expected - it's not just a simple countdown from your start date to your BYE date. Each week you collect uses up 4 "effective days" from your total pool, and that pool can vary based on your work history. Since you mentioned working a temp job for 2 months last fall, you might actually be eligible to file a new claim! The key is whether you earned enough during those quarters to meet NY's requirements. I'd strongly recommend trying to get through to an agent to check this - they can see your wage records and tell you immediately if you qualify. I know the phone system is a nightmare, but don't give up. Some people have had success with that Claimyr service others mentioned, though I personally got through by calling right at 8am on a Tuesday. The wait was still brutal but I eventually got someone. In the meantime, definitely look into other assistance programs like SNAP that Freya mentioned - every little bit helps when you're trying to cover rent. You're not alone in this struggle, and there might be more options available than you realize. Hang in there!