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Same boat here! Filed yesterday and crossing my fingers it comes through by Wednesday. The waiting is the worst part of this whole unemployment thing.
From my experience, NYS Department of Labor definitely doesn't process payments on weekends. I've been on unemployment for a few months now and the pattern is always the same - file your weekly certification on Sunday/Monday, and the payment hits my account on Tuesday or Wednesday. Since today is Monday and your rent is due tomorrow, unfortunately you'll probably have to wait until Tuesday at the earliest. I know it's super stressful when you're cutting it close with bills! Maybe reach out to your landlord to let them know the payment is coming just a day or two late?
That's really helpful advice about reaching out to the landlord! I've been in similar situations and most landlords are understanding if you give them a heads up that the payment is just delayed by a day or two due to the state's processing schedule. The uncertainty is definitely the hardest part when you're living paycheck to paycheck on unemployment benefits.
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honestly the NYS Department of Labor makes this way too complicated... i just called them directly to ask about my benefit amount when i filed. took forever to get through but they calculated it for me on the spot. you could also try using one of those third party services that help you get through to agents faster
What service did you use? I've been trying to call for days and either get disconnected or the line is busy. Really frustrating when you just need a simple answer about your benefit calculation.
I used this thing called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that basically calls for you and gets you connected to an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of calling and getting hung up on.
Just a heads up - even if you calculate what you think you should get, sometimes the NYS Department of Labor comes up with a different number based on wages they have on file vs what you think you earned. I thought I'd get around $480 based on my calculations but ended up getting $421 because one of my employers didn't report all my wages correctly.
Oh great, another thing to worry about. How did you find out about the wage reporting issue? Did you have to appeal or anything?
@Ezra Bates that s'exactly what I m'worried about! How long did it take to get that sorted out? I m'already stressed about being laid off and now I m'wondering if my employers reported everything correctly. Did you have to provide your own pay stubs or tax documents to prove what you actually earned?
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Second update: Just checked my account and all three weeks of back payments have been processed! They're scheduled to deposit tomorrow. What a relief after all this stress!
@Isabella Silva You should definitely try the Claimyr service that Emma and Omar mentioned! I was skeptical at first but it really works. I had a similar issue where my verification wasn t'syncing between the systems and they got it sorted in one call. Don t'wait another 2 weeks - the longer you wait, the more stressful it gets. Worth every penny when you re'dealing with rent and bills!
That's awesome Emma! Thanks for keeping us updated throughout your process. This thread is going to be super helpful for others dealing with the same ID.me verification delays. It's such a relief when you finally see those payments come through after weeks of stress!
This is such valuable information! I'm going through the exact same thing right now - completed ID.me verification 6 days ago but my NY.gov account still shows "pending verification." Reading through everyone's experiences here really helps understand what to expect. It's frustrating how inconsistent the timeline seems to be, but at least now I know about the Claimyr option if I can't get through on the phone. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences with this process!
@Mei Liu I m'in a very similar situation! Just completed my ID.me verification 4 days ago and still seeing pending "on" the NY.gov side. This thread has been so helpful - it s'reassuring to know others have gotten through this successfully. The inconsistent timelines are definitely nerve-wracking when you re'waiting for payments, but seeing Emma s'positive outcome gives me hope. I think I ll'wait a couple more days and then try the Claimyr service if nothing changes. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here!
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Just remember the money is taxable! Found that out the hard way when I filed my taxes. You can have them withhold 10% for federal taxes when you file your weekly claims.
Thanks for all this info everyone! I'm actually in a similar boat - been working in customer service for about 2 years making around $45K. One thing I'm wondering about is the waiting period. I heard there might be a one-week waiting period before benefits start? Also, does anyone know if they verify employment with your previous employer right away, or does that happen later in the process? Want to make sure I have realistic expectations for timing.
Hey Isaiah! There actually isn't a waiting period anymore in NY - they eliminated that back in 2020. You should start getting benefits for your first eligible week if your claim is approved. As for employment verification, NYS Department of Labor does reach out to employers but it usually happens after you've already started receiving benefits, not before. They'll send your employer a notice about your claim and the employer has a chance to respond if they want to contest it. The initial approval is usually based on the wage information they already have on file from your employer's quarterly reports. Just make sure all your employment dates and wages are accurate when you file!
Adrian Connor
I went through this exact same situation last year. The waiting period is frustrating but it's standard - you won't get paid for your first week of unemployment, and then it takes about 2-3 business days after your second weekly claim is processed. So you're looking at roughly 2.5-3 weeks from when you first filed. I know it's stressful with rent coming up, but hang in there. Once the payments start, they're usually pretty reliable as long as you keep filing every Sunday. Also, when you do get your first payment, it should include the back pay for the eligible weeks, so it'll be a bit larger than your regular weekly amount.
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Isabella Santos
•Thanks Adrian, that's really helpful to know about the back pay being included in the first payment! I was wondering about that. So even though there's a waiting period, I'll still get paid for those weeks once everything processes? That definitely makes me feel better about the timing. I'll make sure to keep filing every Sunday like everyone's saying.
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Benjamin Kim
Hey QuantumQuasar, I totally understand the stress about rent! I went through the same thing when I first filed. One thing that helped me was calling my landlord early to explain the situation - many are understanding about unemployment delays, especially if you have a good rental history. You might be able to work out a short extension or payment plan. Also, don't forget to check if you qualify for any emergency rental assistance programs in your area while waiting for your unemployment to kick in. The waiting period really is the worst part, but once it starts flowing, you'll be okay. Hang in there!
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Jibriel Kohn
•That's really good advice about talking to the landlord early. I hadn't thought about that but it makes sense - being proactive is probably better than waiting until the last minute. I'll look into emergency rental assistance too, though I'm hoping the unemployment comes through soon enough. It's reassuring to hear from people who've been through this process before. Thanks for the encouragement!
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