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tried logging into id.me today and my account was showing as "verified" but ny unemployment still says pending?? makes no sense
that's exactly what I was saying! they're two separate systems. id.me can show verified but unemployment still has to process it on their end
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awesome! glad it worked for you too. spread the word cause so many people are just waiting when they could get it fixed.
@Sophie Duck that s'amazing! So glad you got connected. How long did the agent say it would take to process once they expedite it? I m'dealing with the same issue and thinking about trying Claimyr too.
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I went through something similar a few years ago. Your lawyer is definitely on the right track with the subpoena approach - that's really the only legitimate way to get unemployment records for a legal case. In my experience, family court judges take potential fraud seriously when it affects child support, so they're usually willing to order the records if your attorney can show reasonable cause. Also, keep detailed notes of any suspicious activity - like if he seems to have money for things he claims he can't afford, or if neighbors mention seeing him working somewhere. That kind of documentation can help support your attorney's request for the official records.
This is really helpful advice, thank you! I've been keeping a log of some inconsistencies - like him claiming he can't afford child support but then posting on social media about expensive purchases. I'll make sure to document everything more systematically. Did you find that the court moved quickly once your attorney filed for the records? I'm hoping this doesn't drag on for months while he potentially continues collecting benefits fraudulently.
You're absolutely right to be suspicious if there are inconsistencies between his claims of being broke and his actual spending. I work in family law and see this situation frequently. A few things that might help: First, ask your attorney about requesting not just unemployment records but also bank statements and tax returns through discovery - this can reveal unreported income. Second, if he's posting about purchases on social media, screenshot everything with timestamps. Third, consider hiring a private investigator if your budget allows - they're experienced at documenting work activity without crossing legal lines. The subpoena process for unemployment records usually takes 2-4 weeks once filed, but having additional evidence strengthens your case significantly. NY courts don't mess around with parents who try to avoid child support through fraud.
This is excellent advice! I hadn't thought about requesting bank statements and tax returns alongside the unemployment records - that's really smart. The private investigator idea is interesting too, though I'm not sure about the cost. Do you know roughly what PI services cost for this type of documentation? And when you mention NY courts being tough on child support fraud, have you seen cases where they actually pursued criminal charges or is it usually just civil penalties? I want to understand what my ex could be facing if we do find evidence of fraud.
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im in literally the exact same boat except im 68. been trying to reach someone for weeks to figure out my options smh
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I'm sorry to hear about your situation. As someone new to this community, I wanted to mention that at 71 with cancer affecting your ability to work, you may also want to look into Medicare benefits if you haven't already - they can help cover some of your medical costs while you're navigating the disability application process. Also, many cancer support organizations have financial assistance programs that might help bridge the gap. The American Cancer Society has a helpline that can connect you with local resources. Wishing you the best! 🙏
Great addition @Amina Diop! The Medicare angle is really important - at 71 she should definitely be enrolled already. Also worth checking if there are any cancer-specific disability expedited review processes. Some conditions get fast-tracked through the system which could really help in this situation.
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Update: I successfully reopened my claim! For anyone with the same question - if you still have effective days left within your benefit year, you don't file a new claim. You just go through the normal certification process and it reactivates automatically. Thanks everyone for your help!
Nice! How long did it take for your payment to show up after reopening?
Congrats on getting it sorted out! Just wanted to add for anyone else reading this - if you're reopening a claim, expect there might be a delay in your first payment while they verify your eligibility again. Mine took about 10 days to process when I reopened last year, but after that first payment it went back to the normal schedule.
Just went through this same situation last month! Had about 80 days left on my claim when I lost my job. The key thing is checking your benefit year expiration date - you can find this in your account under "Claim Summary." If your benefit year is still active (which it sounds like it should be since you filed 7 months ago), then you definitely want to reopen your existing claim rather than file new. When I reopened mine, I had to wait about a week for the first payment to process, but then everything went back to normal. Make sure you certify for that first week even if you don't get paid for it right away - they use that to reactivate everything in their system. Good luck and glad to see from your update that you got it working!
Chloe Taylor
Don't forget you still need to do your job search activities even if you're working part-time. NYS Department of Labor requires three job contacts per week unless you're exempt.
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Ben Cooper
I'm in a similar situation and just want to confirm - so the $504 weekly earnings limit that everyone is mentioning, that's the total amount you can earn before ANY deduction happens? So if I make $500 in a week, I still get my full unemployment benefit amount, but if I make $510, then $6 gets deducted from my weekly benefit? Also, does this apply to 1099 contractor work or just W-2 employment?
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Zara Mirza
•Yes, exactly! The $504 is the threshold where ANY deduction starts. So at $500 you get your full UI benefit, but at $510 you'd lose $6 from your weekly benefit amount. And this applies to ALL types of work income - W-2, 1099, cash jobs, tips, everything. NYS Department of Labor doesn't distinguish between employment types when it comes to the earnings limit. Just make sure to report the gross amount before any taxes or deductions when you file your weekly claim.
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