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Similar situation here. My adjudication has been stuck since November and I'm running out of options. Let me know if the letter actually helps - I might try the same approach if it works for you.
I went through this exact situation last year and writing a letter actually did help move things along! Here's what worked for me: Use the official letterhead format with your info at the top (name, address, phone, email, claim number, SSN). Address it to "NYS Department of Labor, Adjudication Unit" and include your county. In the body, reference your claim number again and clearly state "Request for Adjudication Review - Additional Documentation Enclosed." Keep it to one page, be factual not emotional, and number your attachments. I sent mine certified mail with return receipt to prove delivery. Got a response within 3 weeks and my claim was resolved shortly after. The key is being very organized and professional - they deal with so many messy cases that a well-formatted letter with clear documentation really stands out.
@Sean Kelly This is super helpful! I m'dealing with a similar adjudication delay and your step-by-step approach gives me hope. Quick question - when you got your response in 3 weeks, was it just an acknowledgment that they received your letter, or did they actually provide substantive feedback on your case? I m'trying to set realistic expectations for what kind of response to expect. Also, did you include a cover letter summary of what documents you were sending, or just attach everything with the main letter? Thanks for sharing your success story!
@Sean Kelly This is so encouraging to hear! I ve'been stuck in adjudication limbo for 2 months and was starting to lose hope. Your detailed approach sounds exactly like what I need to try. One thing I m'wondering - did you get any kind of confirmation or tracking number when you sent it certified mail that helped you follow up later? Also, when you mention numbering the attachments, did you reference those numbers in your main letter text like (see "attachment 1, attachment 2 or") just number them for organization? I want to make sure I m'as professional and clear as possible since this might be my best shot at getting movement on my case.
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I've been tracking this data too since I'm also on unemployment. According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the national unemployment rate is sitting at 3.7% as of December 2024. New York is at 4.2%, so we're about half a percentage point above the national average. What's interesting is that different regions within NY vary quite a bit - NYC metro area tends to be closer to the national average while upstate areas can be higher. If you're looking for more detailed breakdowns, the NYS Department of Labor releases monthly reports that include county-level data. Hang in there - 6 months is tough but the job market does seem to be slowly improving based on the trend data.
This is really helpful data, thank you! The county-level breakdown sounds useful - do you happen to know if the NYS Department of Labor reports also include industry-specific unemployment rates? I'm wondering if certain sectors are hit harder than others right now, which might explain why some of us are struggling more even when the overall numbers don't look that bad.
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Keep filing weekly claims no matter what! Even if it says active issues you still need to keep certifying or you'll lose those weeks when they finally resolve everything. Learned that the hard way when my cousin skipped filing thinking it didn't matter.
Good to know! I've been filing every week but wasn't sure if I should continue. Thanks for the heads up.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed 2 weeks ago and still showing active issues with no explanation. It's so frustrating not knowing what's wrong or how long to expect this to take. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me feel a bit better that it's probably just routine processing delays. Going to keep filing weekly like everyone suggested and try to be patient, but man this waiting game is stressful when you need the money.
Hang in there! I'm in the same boat - filed about the same time as you and seeing the same "active issues" message. It's really reassuring to see so many people saying this is normal processing stuff. The waiting is brutal when you're counting on that money, but sounds like we just have to ride it out. At least we know to keep filing weekly even while waiting!
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I went through this exact situation last year! What helped me was creating a "rental package" with all my documents organized - NYS Department of Labor award letter, bank statements showing 6+ months of savings, payment history from the DOL website, and letters of recommendation from previous landlords. I also wrote a brief cover letter explaining my situation and timeline for finding new employment. It took about 15 applications but I finally found a private landlord who accepted my application with first month, last month, and security deposit upfront. Don't give up - your $3,200 savings actually puts you in a better position than many applicants!
This is really helpful advice! I like the idea of creating a rental package - makes it look more professional. Did you find that private landlords were more willing to negotiate on the income requirements? And how long did it take you to put together all those documents from NYS Department of Labor?
I'm currently dealing with this same issue - been on unemployment for 3 months now and my lease is up soon. One thing that's helped me is reaching out to smaller property management companies rather than the big corporate ones. They seem more willing to look at your whole financial picture instead of just running you through automated screening software. I also found that being proactive about explaining my situation upfront (rather than trying to hide it) has gotten me further in the process. Some landlords actually appreciate the honesty and the fact that unemployment is documented government income rather than under-the-table work. Still searching but feeling more optimistic after reading everyone's experiences here!
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Just a heads up - even if you meet the monetary requirements, you still need to be unemployed through no fault of your own and meet the weekly job search requirements. The earnings threshold is just the first hurdle, not the only one for getting approved.
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Oliver Becker
Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I'm feeling much more confident about applying now. One follow-up question - when they calculate your base period quarters, do they use the calendar quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, etc.) or is it based on when you actually started working? I started my job in March so I'm trying to figure out which quarters would count for me.
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Connor Gallagher
•They use calendar quarters, not when you started working. So Jan-Mar is Q1, Apr-Jun is Q2, Jul-Sep is Q3, and Oct-Dec is Q4. Your base period would typically be the first four of the last five completed quarters before you file your claim. Since you started in March, your earnings from March would count toward Q1, and so on. The NYS Department of Labor website has a base period calculator that can help you figure out exactly which quarters apply to your situation.
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