Just went through this exact situation myself! Started my claim in October and was panicking about running out of weeks. The 26 weeks is definitely the standard max in NY right now. One thing that helped me was keeping track of my claim weeks in a spreadsheet so I always knew exactly where I stood. Also, if you're in manufacturing like you mentioned, make sure you're checking for any retraining programs through the state - sometimes they can extend benefits if you're enrolled in approved job training. Worth looking into since manufacturing jobs can be tough to find depending on your area.

I just want to echo what others have said - you're absolutely right to be concerned about timing if you started in November. Since you're in manufacturing, definitely look into those retraining programs that @Jasmine Hancock mentioned, especially TAA if your job loss was trade-related. One thing I learned the hard way is that you need to stay on top of your work search requirements even when you're stressed about running out of weeks - I almost got disqualified because I got sloppy with my job contacts when I was panicking about my timeline. Also, if you do find temporary or part-time work before your 26 weeks are up, you might be able to preserve some of those remaining weeks for later use within your benefit year. The whole system is confusing but you're asking the right questions!

Just want to add that you should file online through the my.ny.gov portal rather than trying to call. The online system is much faster for initial applications. You'll need your Social Security number, driver's license, and employment history for the past 18 months. Make sure you have your last employer's exact business name and address when you file.

One thing to keep in mind - even though you can apply for unemployment after being fired during probation, your benefit amount might be lower since it's calculated based on your earnings history. With only 6 weeks of work at this job, they'll look at your previous employment over the past 15 months to determine your weekly benefit amount. Also, make sure to document everything about your termination (any emails, the exact reason they gave you, etc.) in case your former employer contests your claim.

i'm new to all this unemployment stuff, but i learned you can go to an america works center in person and sometimes they can help u fix issues faster than waiting on the phone. might be worth a try if ur really desperate

I went through this exact same situation last month when I switched from Bank of America to TD Bank. The returned payment showed up on a Wednesday and I got the redeposit the following Tuesday - so about 6 business days total. What really helped was checking my payment status obsessively on the DOL website because like someone else mentioned, they don't always send email notifications when they reprocess. Also make sure you screenshot everything showing the "returned" status and your correct new bank info just in case you need to prove to an agent later that everything is set up right on your end. The waiting is brutal when rent is due but hang in there - it will eventually go through.

Just went through this myself - had worked 10 weeks at a new job before getting laid off in January. Turns out even though I had the days, my wages were spread across the wrong quarters for the base period calculation. Had to file for an alternate base period review which took another 3 weeks but eventually got approved. The key is understanding that it's about wages earned in specific time periods, not just total days worked.

I went through something similar recently. The confusion about the "90 days" comes from people mixing up different requirements. NYS doesn't have a strict 90-day rule, but you do need to have worked enough to earn sufficient wages in your base period quarters. Since you worked 8 weeks and earned $4,200, you might actually qualify depending on the timing. I'd recommend calling the DOL directly or filing anyway - sometimes the online system will tell you right away if you meet the monetary requirements. The worst they can do is say no, but you might be surprised. Also keep in mind that if you don't qualify under the regular base period, you can request the alternate base period which uses more recent quarters.

ugh the waiting week thing is so confusing!! I thought it was just gone forever when I didn't get paid the first week. Good to know they actually pay it back eventually

I'm dealing with the same issue right now! Been getting regular payments for 5 weeks but still no waiting week refund. From what I've read on the NYS DOL website, they're supposed to automatically release it after you've received 3 weeks of benefits, but there seems to be processing delays happening system-wide. I've seen some people say it can take anywhere from 4-10 weeks depending on when you filed. Definitely frustrating when you're counting on that money! Let me know if you figure out what's causing the delay.