Just FYI for anyone reading this - if you switch from check to direct deposit mid-claim, there can be a 1-2 week delay while NYS Department of Labor processes the change. Don't panic if your first direct deposit doesn't come exactly when expected.

I've been getting my NYS unemployment direct deposits at around 2:45 AM on Tuesdays with TD Bank. One thing I learned is that holiday weeks can push it back a day, so if Monday is a federal holiday expect it Wednesday instead. Also make sure you're checking the right account - I accidentally had mine going to an old savings account for two weeks before I realized!

Just wanted to add my experience - I did exactly this when I went on vacation for a week. Filed my weekly claim but answered "no" to being available for work, got $0 for that week, and then everything went back to normal the following week when I was available again. NYS Department of Labor's system handled it smoothly and I didn't have any issues with my subsequent claims. The key is definitely being honest about your availability rather than trying to skip filing altogether. Have an amazing wedding and honeymoon! 💒

One more thing to consider - make sure you don't accidentally miss filing your claim during your honeymoon! NYS Department of Labor requires you to file within a specific window each week. You can file online from anywhere as long as you have internet access, so you might want to set a reminder on your phone to file even while you're away. Missing the filing deadline entirely is different from filing but reporting unavailability, and could potentially cause more complications with your claim.

Just a heads up - make sure you continue doing your job search activities even while waiting for the new claim to process. They'll ask about your job search from the week you file the new claim forward.

@Raul Neal - I went through this exact same situation a few months ago. The key thing to remember is that you're essentially starting fresh with a new benefit year. When you file the new claim online, make sure you have all your W-2s or pay stubs from the last 18 months handy, even from jobs during your previous claim period if you had any temp work. Also, don't worry too much about the waiting week - it goes by quickly and you'll be back to receiving benefits. The hardest part is just getting started with that initial application, but once it's submitted the process moves pretty smoothly. Good luck!

been there done that - you basically have to start working again before you can get a new claim. focus on getting any job even if its not perfect because at least youll be earning towards your next potential claim

I went through this exact same situation last year. The 10x weekly benefit rule is correct - I had a $280 weekly benefit and needed $2,800 in earnings to qualify for a new claim. What really helped me was taking any temporary or part-time work I could find while still job searching for something permanent. Even gig work like delivery driving counted toward my earnings requirement. It took me about 4 months of part-time work to hit the threshold, but then I was able to file a new claim when I got laid off again. Don't give up on the job search, but also consider taking whatever work you can find to start building toward that earnings requirement.

The whole system is so confusing and seems designed to keep people from getting help. I had my own business fail during covid and the hoops they made me jump through were ridiculous. Even when I qualified they kept questioning every little thing.

I went through something similar last year when my photography business basically collapsed. The key thing that helped me get approved was being completely transparent about the business status and showing that I was genuinely available for other work. I had to provide documentation showing no active clients, no marketing efforts for the business, and proof that I was applying for regular jobs. NYS Department of Labor did approve my claim, but they made me do a phone interview specifically about the business ownership issue. My advice would be to gather all your business records showing the decline in work and start documenting your job search efforts now, even before you apply. The process took longer than a regular claim but it worked out in the end.