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I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Applied for 599 approval back in January for a cybersecurity bootcamp and still haven't heard anything. Called last week and they said they're processing December 2021 applications - that's literally 14+ months behind! I've been living off credit cards while waiting and it's getting really scary financially. Reading all these comments makes me feel less crazy though. Definitely going to try calling every day and asking for a supervisor like some of you suggested. This system is absolutely broken but sounds like persistence might be the only way through. Has anyone tried contacting their state representative? Wondering if political pressure might help move things along faster.
I actually did contact my state rep about my 599 delay and it seemed to help! I was waiting 4+ months with no movement, then within 2 weeks of filing a complaint through my assemblyman's office I got a call from DOL saying my application was being expedited. Could be coincidence but worth a shot! Also totally agree about trying the supervisor route - regular phone reps can't do much but supervisors have more power to flag applications for priority review. The whole system is insane but don't give up, the backpay when it finally comes through is worth the fight.
This thread is giving me so much anxiety but also relief that I'm not the only one dealing with this insanity. I applied for 599 approval in March 2022 for a web development program and just called yesterday - they told me they're STILL processing applications from January 2022! At this rate I'll graduate before they even look at my paperwork. I've been surviving on part-time gig work but it's barely covering my expenses. The most frustrating part is how they act like this massive delay is totally normal. "Just keep waiting" they say while people are going into debt trying to better themselves. I'm seriously considering dropping out of my program even though I'm halfway through because I can't keep floating this financially. Has anyone had any luck getting their local representatives involved? I'm in Queens and wondering if my assembly member might be able to push this along. This whole situation is making me lose faith in the system completely.
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Just to add - if you're ever dealing with NYS Department of Labor and need to actually talk to someone about your claim status or benefits, I had success using claimyr.com to get through their phone lines. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Way easier than trying to call myself and getting disconnected constantly.
Good to know for the future! Hopefully I won't need unemployment benefits but it's helpful to know there are ways to actually reach someone if needed.
This is really helpful info! I just started my first job and was also confused about all the tax deductions. So just to confirm - the only unemployment-related deduction I should see on my NY paystub is the state unemployment insurance (SUI), and that's usually a pretty small amount? I want to make sure I'm not missing anything when I review my pay stub.
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just wanted to add that if you had ANY taxes withheld from your UI benefits you'll see that on the 1099-G too. i made the mistake of not having anything withheld and ended up owing like $800 at tax time
Oh no! I didn't have any taxes withheld either. How do I calculate roughly how much I might owe?
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ugh the waiting is the worst part!! my claim has been pending for 6 days now and im checking my account like every hour. why cant they just approve it faster when its obvious the employer isnt gonna respond
I know it's stressful but the 10-day window exists for a reason. Some employers do respond at the last minute, so NYS Department of Labor has to give them the full timeframe. Hang in there!
Just wanted to add that you can actually track some of this process through the my.ny.gov portal. When I filed last month, I could see when the separation notice was sent to my employer and roughly when the 10-day period would expire. The status changed from "pending employer response" to "claim approved" exactly 10 days after they sent the notice to my former company. NYS Department of Labor is pretty good about sticking to their timelines, so try not to stress too much about uncooperative employers - the system works even when they don't participate.
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That's excellent news! Glad you got it resolved. It's almost always some small technical issue that's causing the delay. Make sure to certify this coming week too so there's no interruption once the payments start flowing.
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Lucy Taylor
So glad to hear you got it resolved, Chloe! Your story gives me hope - I've been waiting 4 weeks now and getting really anxious. The discrepancy between your last day of work and what your employer reported is exactly the kind of thing that can slip through the cracks but cause major delays. For anyone else still waiting, this is a good reminder to double-check all the dates you entered when filing your claim against your final paystub or termination paperwork. Sometimes it's just a simple date mismatch that's holding everything up.
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