I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Filed my claim 12 days ago and my status also just shows "claim established" with no payments yet. It's so frustrating not knowing if everything is processing normally or if there's a problem. I've been religiously filing my weekly claims but like you, my payment history is completely empty. The stress of waiting when you need the money for basic expenses like rent is overwhelming. Have you tried checking if there's a specific reason for the delay in your account somewhere, or does it just show the basic status? Really hoping we both hear something soon!

I went through this same exact situation about 6 months ago and the waiting period was absolutely nerve-wracking! What really helped me was understanding that NYS Department of Labor has to go through several verification steps before releasing that first payment. In my case, it took almost 4 weeks because my previous employer was slow to respond to the wage verification request. One thing I wish I had known earlier - you can actually check if there are any pending issues by looking at the "Determinations" section of your account (if it exists). Also, I found that calling on Tuesdays or Wednesdays around 8 AM gave me better luck getting through than Mondays or Fridays. The key thing everyone here is saying is absolutely right - keep filing those weekly claims religiously even while waiting. I missed one week thinking my claim wasn't active yet and lost that week's payment permanently. The system will backdate your payments once everything gets approved, but only for weeks you actually filed. Hang in there - I know the financial stress is real when you're counting on that money!

same boat here, filed last month and still waiting. at least you know what to expect now. the waiting is the worst part but once it gets going the payments come regularly

Don't panic - you're actually in a pretty normal spot right now! The "claim pending" status is typical for the first week or two. Here's what helped me when I went through this process: 1) Set up email/text alerts in your my.ny.gov account so you don't miss any requests for documents, 2) Start keeping a job search log RIGHT NOW even before approval - I use a simple spreadsheet with company name, position, date applied, and contact method, 3) File your weekly claim this Sunday regardless of pending status (this tripped me up initially), and 4) Be patient with the determination letter - mine took about 10 business days. The system is slow but it does work eventually. You've got this!

Yuki, your situation sounds very similar to what I went through last year! I had my appeal hearing in March after being wrongfully denied for "voluntary quit" when I was actually terminated without cause. The judge ruled in my favor and I received my back pay exactly 19 days after the hearing. NYS Department of Labor processed everything automatically once they received the judge's written decision. One thing that really helped was setting up direct deposit beforehand - the paper checks can take an extra week or two to arrive by mail. Also, even though you didn't file weekly claims during the appeal (which is totally understandable since the whole process is confusing), you should still get your full back pay calculated from your original claim date. The system will backfill those weeks once your claim is approved. Hang in there - it sounds like your hearing went really well and you should see that money soon!

I went through a very similar appeal process with NYS Department of Labor earlier this year after being wrongfully denied for "job abandonment" when I was actually laid off. My hearing was in July and the judge ruled in my favor. The whole process from hearing to receiving back pay took about 22 days, which included getting the written decision and then NYS DOL processing everything. One tip that really helped me was calling their customer service line about a week after receiving the favorable decision letter just to confirm they had received it and my claim was being updated in their system. Sometimes there can be small administrative delays between the judge issuing the decision and the benefits department actually processing it. Also make sure to keep checking your online account at my.ny.gov - that's where you'll see your claim status change from "denied" to "approved" before the money actually hits your account. The waiting is definitely stressful especially when you're behind on bills, but it sounds like your hearing went really well so you should be getting good news soon!

Just want to add - make sure you file your weekly claims even while your initial claim is being reviewed! A lot of people don't realize you have to keep certifying every week or you'll lose benefits for those weeks.

I went through something similar when I got fired for supposedly having a "bad attitude" but really it was because I questioned unsafe working conditions. The key thing is to file your claim immediately - don't wait! When you file online, be honest about being terminated but explain your side in the comments section. NYS Department of Labor will contact both you and your employer to get the full story. Keep all your documentation (doctor notes, texts about car trouble, etc.) handy because they might ask for it during the investigation. Even if you get initially denied, you can always appeal. The worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you won't know unless you try!

Being fired for attendance doesn't automatically disqualify you but it does make things more complicated. During the adjudication process, NYS Department of Labor will contact both you and your employer to get the full story. Your former employer will probably argue it was misconduct, so you need to be prepared to explain your side clearly. Document everything and be ready to provide medical records if health was a factor.

I'm new to this whole unemployment process but wanted to share what I learned from a friend who works in HR. She told me that NYS Department of Labor looks at whether your attendance issues were "willful" or due to circumstances beyond your control. If you have medical documentation showing you were genuinely ill, that's definitely not willful misconduct. Also, make sure to file your claim as soon as possible - there are time limits and you don't want to miss out on benefits you might be entitled to. The adjudication process can take a few weeks, but it's worth going through if you have legitimate reasons for your absences.