This is exactly why I keep detailed records of everything. Screenshot your payment history page and note the date it changed to 'paid' status. If you have to file a payment trace later, you'll need that documentation.

I had this exact same issue a few months ago! NYS Department of Labor showed "paid" for over a week but no deposit. After calling my bank and confirming everything was fine on their end, I had to contact NYS DOL directly. The payment had actually gotten stuck in their system somehow and they had to manually release it. It's definitely frustrating but don't panic yet - give your bank a call first like others suggested, then if that doesn't resolve it, you'll need to reach out to NYS DOL for a payment investigation.

Two weeks isn't that long for adjudication honestly. I know it feels like forever when you're waiting for money but thats pretty normal timing for NYS Department of Labor. The unemployment rate being 4.2% or whatever doesn't really matter for your specific situation.

Actually, while the overall unemployment percentage doesn't directly affect individual claim processing times, there can be some indirect effects during periods of high unemployment. When unemployment spikes significantly (like during economic downturns), NYS Department of Labor sometimes implements emergency measures or temporary programs. But at the current 4.2% rate, which is considered relatively normal, you shouldn't expect any special expedited processing. Your 8 months of retail work should definitely qualify you - just hang in there, two weeks is still within the normal timeframe even though I know it's stressful waiting for that first payment.

Call everyday at 8:00am SHARP. Bug them until they do something. Squeaky wheel gets the grease with these people.

I'm in a similar situation - filed in March, got the "assigned to a worker" line in early May, and still nothing. It's honestly depressing how broken this system is. I've been calling daily but can barely get through, and when I do they just repeat the same script about being patient. Meanwhile rent is due and I'm eating ramen every day. Has anyone tried filing a complaint with the state labor department itself? I'm wondering if there's any oversight body that can actually hold them accountable for these ridiculous delays.

Same thing happened to my sister! She was so paranoid about the call but it turned out to be real. They were calling about her adjudication and needed to clarify something about her separation from work.

I work at a local community center and we've been seeing a lot of people getting these fake unemployment calls lately. The scammers are getting really sophisticated - they even spoof numbers to make it look like they're calling from official government agencies. My advice is to never give out personal info on an incoming call, even if it seems legitimate. If NYS DOL really needs to reach you, they'll leave a voicemail with a callback number you can verify, or send official mail. When in doubt, always call them back using the number from their official website.

There are some exceptions though. If you work for the school in a non-instructional capacity (like maintenance or administration) and you're truly laid off for the summer with no guarantee of work, you might qualify. Also, if you work multiple jobs and lose your non-school job, you could potentially get partial benefits. The key is whether you have that 'reasonable assurance' of returning.

As someone who's dealt with this exact situation, I can tell you it's really frustrating! I worked as a substitute teacher for 2 years and was always told I couldn't get benefits during summer because of the "reasonable assurance" rule. Even though substitute work isn't guaranteed, most districts consider you to have reasonable assurance if you've been on their sub list and they expect to call you back. The tricky part is that every district handles this differently - some give more definitive answers about summer employment than others. I'd suggest checking with your district's HR department first to see what they consider your status to be, then apply if you think you might qualify. Worst case, NYS Department of Labor will make the determination and you'll know for sure.