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definitely keep filing weekly! friend of mine stopped filing during adjudication thinking it didn't matter and lost out on like $4000 in back pay
I'm going through something similar right now - filed in January and still waiting on adjudication for an identity verification issue. Reading all these responses gives me some hope that I'll eventually get the back pay. It's frustrating how long these processes take, especially when you're already financially stressed. Michael, I hope your claim gets approved soon and you get all that money you've been waiting for!
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Just went through this exact scenario two months ago when my construction job went from 5 days to just Tuesday/Wednesday for three weeks due to weather delays. Filed for partial unemployment and it was totally worth it - got around $200/week in benefits which really helped cover my bills during that slow period. The certification process was pretty straightforward once I got the hang of it. Key things: report the exact days you worked (not total hours), enter your gross pay before taxes, and keep copies of everything. My foreman actually told me I should file since that's what the system is there for. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about claiming benefits you're entitled to - you pay into this system through your work, so use it when you need it!
Thanks for sharing your construction experience! That's really reassuring to hear that even your foreman encouraged you to file - it really drives home that this is just part of how the system is supposed to work. The $200/week you got sounds about right for what I'd probably qualify for too. I love how you put it about paying into the system through our work - that's exactly right! We shouldn't feel guilty about using benefits we've literally been paying for. Your story gives me confidence that I'm making the right choice by filing for this one reduced week.
Had this exact situation happen to me last year when my retail job cut everyone's hours for inventory week. Only worked Monday and Tuesday (14 hours total) instead of my usual 35-hour week. Filed for partial unemployment and got approved for about $165 that week. The process was actually easier than I expected - just make sure when you certify that you mark exactly which days you worked and enter your gross earnings accurately. One tip that saved me time: have your pay stub or employer portal info ready when you certify so you can enter the exact dollar amount. Don't worry about your employer - they deal with this stuff all the time and it's built into their unemployment insurance costs. You're not doing anything wrong by claiming benefits you've earned!
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UPDATE: I finally got through to someone this morning! Called at exactly 8:00 AM and got through after about 20 minutes on hold. Turns out there was a question about my employment dates that was holding everything up. The agent fixed it right away and said I should see my determination letter in the next few days. Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions!
Great news! This is exactly why getting through to an actual person makes all the difference. Glad you were able to resolve it!
thx for updating!! gives me hope that mine might just need a simple fix too
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim on 2/15 and it's been radio silence ever since. The automated system keeps saying no determination letter has been sent, which is so frustrating when you're trying to figure out if something went wrong. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really helpful - it sounds like this is unfortunately just the new normal with how backed up the system is. I've been certifying every week like clockwork even though I haven't gotten any payments yet. Planning to try calling right at 8 AM tomorrow after seeing how well that worked for others. Thanks for posting this - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this mess!
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I went through this exact same thing last month! My payment was stuck on pending for almost 3 weeks after getting my approval letter. What finally worked for me was calling the automated line and selecting option 1, then 3, then 0 to get to a human. Had to call about 50 times over 2 days but finally got through. The agent told me there was a "system hold" on my account that needed to be manually released - took her literally 2 minutes to fix it. Got all my backpay deposited the next business day. Keep certifying weekly no matter what and definitely keep trying to call. It's frustrating but you will get your money!
@Keisha Jackson that s'so helpful! gonna try that exact sequence when I call tomorrow. 50 times sounds brutal but worth it if it actually works. did you call at any specific time of day or just kept trying throughout?
Just wanted to add my experience to help others going through this. I had the same pending issue for about 10 days after my approval letter. What worked for me was checking my account settings thoroughly - turns out my bank had updated my account number recently and I forgot to update it in the system. Once I fixed that, payment came through in 2 days with all the back weeks included. Also seconding what others said about calling early morning (around 7:45am worked best for me) - way less busy than later in the day. Don't stress too much, the money will come as long as you keep certifying and your info is correct! 💪
@Omar Fawzi that s'a great point about checking bank info! I didn t'even think about that. My bank actually sent me a new debit card last month so maybe that affected something. Gonna double check all my payment details before I start calling tomorrow. Thanks for the tip about 7:45am too - definitely gonna try that time slot 🙏
Ashley Adams
hey at least u got approved, mine been in adjudication for 8 weeks now with no end in sight
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Chloe Green
•Have you tried calling to see what specific issue is holding up your claim? Sometimes there's additional documentation they need that isn't clearly communicated through the online portal.
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Daryl Bright
For future reference, you can also check your payment history and pending weeks through the NY.gov unemployment portal once your claim is approved. It should show a breakdown of all the weeks you're entitled to receive back pay for. The processing time for the actual payments can vary - some people get it within a few business days, others might wait up to two weeks depending on how backed up their system is. Hang in there, the financial relief should be coming soon!
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Amina Sy
•That's really helpful to know about checking the portal for payment breakdown! I'm in a similar situation waiting for back pay and wasn't sure where to track the status. Do you know if there's any way to see estimated payment dates, or is it just a waiting game once everything shows approved?
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