Wow, this thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I had no idea that interstate wage verification was such a common issue causing payment delays. I'm currently in week 5 of waiting for my first payment and worked in Massachusetts for a few months last year before moving back to NY. Reading everyone's experiences here makes me think this could be exactly what's happening with my claim too. The system really should notify us when these verifications are in progress instead of leaving us completely in the dark. I'm going to try calling tomorrow morning right at 7:30 and specifically mention the MA wage verification issue. Thank you all for sharing your stories - this community support is invaluable when dealing with such a frustrating system!

Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently in week 4 of waiting for payments with no explanation from the system. I haven't worked in other states recently, but I'm wondering if there are other common verification issues that cause similar delays? For those who successfully got through to agents, what other types of holds or flags did they mention besides the interstate wage verification? I'm trying to prepare for when I finally reach someone so I can ask about the right things. Also, has anyone had success with the secure messaging system, or is calling really the only way to get these issues resolved?

Don't forget about the work availability requirement too. You need to be able and available for work each week. If you go on vacation or have any period where you can't work, you need to mark that on your weekly claim or you could be committing fraud.

Also want to add - make sure you understand the difference between "able to work" and "available for work". Able means you're physically and mentally capable of working, while available means you're not doing anything that would prevent you from accepting a job if offered (like being enrolled in full-time school during business hours). I learned this the hard way when I had to explain why I was taking a morning class. Keep documentation of everything and when in doubt, always err on the side of over-reporting rather than under-reporting!

ok no joke every1 in my friend group who got laid off recently had their claims stuck at some point. the ONLY way to get it fixed is to talk to a human. i was lucky and got thru after 2 days of calling but my roommate used claimyr.com and said it worked great.

Hey Keisha! I went through the exact same thing last month - that "accepted" status had me refreshing my account like crazy! In my case, it took about 6 days after acceptance to see my actual benefit amount show up. They'll post a "Monetary Determination" letter in your online account that breaks down your weekly benefit amount and total benefits available. You should get an email notification when it's ready to view. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking when you're trying to budget, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Just keep certifying weekly in the meantime and checking your account daily. Fingers crossed yours comes through quickly! 🤞

The NYS Department of Labor will look at whether you willfully violated company policy or if there were circumstances beyond your control. Health issues that prevent you from working are usually considered beyond your control. Make sure you have documentation ready in case they request it during the adjudication process. Also keep doing your job search activities while you wait for the decision on your claim.

I went through something similar - was discharged for attendance issues related to a chronic condition. The NYS Department of Labor approved my claim because I was able to show that my absences were health-related and not willful misconduct. Key things that helped me: 1) I was honest about the discharge reason when filing, 2) I had medical documentation ready (even partial records help), and 3) I emphasized that I intended to return to work and wasn't abandoning the job. The adjudication took about 4-5 weeks but it was worth the wait. Don't let the discharge discourage you from applying - you have a good chance of approval given the medical circumstances.

did u try 2 stay at the job longer? sometimes if u quit too early they say its ur fault

I went through something similar last year! The good news is that with your steady employment through November 2024, you should definitely qualify for a new claim with a decent benefit amount. A few tips from my experience: 1) File online as soon as possible - don't wait, 2) Have all your employment documentation ready including your separation notice from the 3-week job, 3) Be prepared for the ID.me verification again (it's annoying but faster the second time), and 4) When you get to the employment history section, list ALL your jobs including that 3-week position. The system will automatically calculate your base period wages from your longer employment history. With a $62k salary through November, you're likely looking at a much better benefit rate than you'd expect from just 3 weeks of work. Hang in there - you've got this!