Coming into this thread late but wow - what an incredibly thorough and helpful discussion! As someone who's been working in payroll administration for over a decade, I can confirm everything that's been shared here about how NY unemployment insurance works. I process these quarterly UI tax payments for multiple companies and I can tell you that employers absolutely budget for these costs as a standard part of their labor expenses. The State Insurance Fund model that several people mentioned is exactly right - when someone files for benefits, it doesn't create an immediate cash outflow for the former employer because they've already been contributing to the collective pool. What I find really heartening about this conversation is how it shows the power of understanding how these systems actually work to reduce unnecessary guilt and anxiety. So many people suffer in silence because they don't realize that unemployment insurance is literally designed for their situation. To anyone still hesitating - your former employer has been paying into this system expecting that it might be used someday. That's not a bug, it's a feature!

As someone who just joined this community after being laid off last week, I can't thank everyone enough for this incredibly detailed discussion! I've been losing sleep over the exact same concerns as Natasha - worrying that filing for unemployment would somehow hurt my former employer who I genuinely respected. Reading through all these explanations from HR professionals, claims examiners, and payroll administrators has completely transformed my understanding of how the system works. The insurance analogies really clicked for me - I would never hesitate to use car insurance after an accident because that's literally what I've been paying premiums for. It's the same principle here with unemployment insurance. What really stands out is how this thread demonstrates that our guilt often comes from simply not understanding how these systems operate behind the scenes. Learning about the State Insurance Fund, experience ratings, and how employers budget for UI taxes as standard business expenses has removed all the anxiety I was feeling. This has to be one of the most educational discussions I've seen on any platform - it should honestly be pinned as a resource for anyone dealing with unemployment. Filing my claim today with complete confidence!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say how incredibly helpful this entire thread has been! I've been dealing with this exact same issue since starting my new job in January - those weekly filing reminders have been coming nonstop despite my claim being marked as "exhausted." Like so many others here, I initially thought deleting the account was the solution, but after reading through all the excellent advice from @Hannah Flores, @Ravi Gupta, @Ethan Campbell, and others, I now understand that keeping the account active is actually the better long-term strategy. I just implemented the three-step approach: updated my employment status to "Currently Employed," unchecked all unemployment notification preferences, and submitted a "Report a Problem" request explaining my situation. Based on everyone's experiences, it sounds like I should expect the emails to stop within 1-2 weeks. This community has been a godsend - the practical solutions shared here are far more effective than anything I found through official NYS DOL channels. Thank you all for taking the time to share what actually worked instead of just venting about the frustrating system!

I'm new to this community and just wanted to say how amazing this thread has been! I've been struggling with the exact same issue since I got my new job back in December - those weekly filing reminders just won't stop no matter what I've tried. Like so many others here, I was completely focused on trying to delete my entire my.ny.gov account, thinking that was the only solution. But after reading through all the incredibly helpful advice from @Hannah Flores, @Ravi Gupta, @Ethan Campbell, and everyone else who shared their experiences, I now realize that keeping the account active is actually the smarter approach for the long run. I just followed the comprehensive three-step solution: updated my employment status to "Currently Employed," unchecked all the unemployment-related email notifications in my preferences, and submitted a detailed "Report a Problem" request explaining that I'm employed and want the weekly reminders to stop. Based on what others have shared about their timeline, I'm expecting it might take 1-2 weeks for the emails to completely stop, but I'm optimistic this will finally resolve the issue. This community has been such a lifesaver - the practical, step-by-step solutions shared here are infinitely more useful than anything I could find on the official NYS DOL website or through their impossible-to-reach customer service. Thank you all for taking the time to share what actually worked instead of just complaining about how broken the system is!

This thread is incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - been waiting 3 weeks for my NY unemployment claim to move from "pending review" status. Reading through everyone's experiences here gives me hope that it's normal (even if frustrating) and that there are actual solutions like the Claimyr service. It's reassuring to see that @Jibriel Kohn got their full back pay once everything was resolved. Going to try calling at 8am again tomorrow, but if that doesn't work I'll definitely look into that calling service. Thanks for documenting the whole process - this is exactly the kind of real-world info that's hard to find elsewhere!

Just wanted to add my recent experience to help others! I filed my NY unemployment claim in early February and it took exactly 5 weeks to get approved. Like @Jibriel Kohn, mine was stuck on "review in progress" with no additional messages or alerts in my account. I tried calling the regular NYSDOL line dozens of times with no luck - always got disconnected or busy signals. Finally broke down and used the Claimyr service everyone mentioned here, and it was honestly worth every penny. Got through to an agent in about 15 minutes who found that my claim was flagged because my previous employer took the full 10 business days to respond (even though they didn't contest it). Once the agent noted that in my file, I was approved within 2 business days and got all my back pay. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're stressed about money, but it really does seem like most of these delays are just system backlogs rather than actual issues with people's claims. Keep certifying weekly no matter what - you'll get paid for all those weeks once it goes through!

been there done that with partial benefits last year when covid hit my restaurant job. honestly saved my butt financially. just be super careful about reporting your earnings accurately each week or you'll end up with an overpayment mess to deal with later

@Natasha Kuznetsova - I went through this exact situation last year when my retail hours got slashed. The application process is straightforward through my.ny.gov, but here's what I wish someone had told me upfront: when you certify weekly, be 100% accurate about your work days and earnings. Even small mistakes can trigger overpayment issues later. Also, keep detailed records of everything - your work schedule, pay stubs, and all correspondence with DOL. The partial benefits really do help bridge that income gap while you're looking for additional work or waiting for your hours to pick back up. You've got this!

I'm new to this community but unfortunately here because I'm dealing with my own NY unemployment pending payment situation - going on week 3 now and it's incredibly stressful. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both reassuring and absolutely maddening to see how widespread this problem is. @d3285d7b0217 huge congratulations on finally getting through and getting your situation resolved! Your persistence really paid off and that 7:30am calling strategy is pure gold - I'm definitely going to try it tomorrow morning. It's completely insane that you got flagged just for using a tablet. The lack of transparency from NYSDOL is what makes this whole nightmare so much worse - they just cut off your payments without any explanation while you're already dealing with unemployment stress. I've been keeping up with my weekly certifications thankfully, and all the advice here confirms that's absolutely critical. This thread is incredibly helpful for navigating this broken system. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and strategies - it really helps to know we're not alone in this mess!

I'm new to this community and unfortunately here because I'm dealing with my own NY unemployment pending nightmare - going on week 2 now. Reading through this entire thread has been incredibly eye-opening and honestly both comforting and infuriating to see how many people are experiencing the exact same issues! @d3285d7b0217 congratulations on finally getting through and getting it resolved - your detailed updates throughout this process are so valuable for the rest of us still stuck in pending hell. That 7:30am calling strategy is brilliant and I'm definitely going to try it first thing tomorrow morning. It's absolutely ridiculous that you got flagged just for using a tablet - like we're supposed to be chained to one computer for life? The complete lack of communication from NYSDOL is what makes this so much more stressful than it needs to be. They just cut off your financial lifeline without any explanation while you're already dealing with job loss anxiety. I've been religiously doing my weekly certifications thankfully, and everyone's advice here confirms that continuing during pending status is absolutely critical for getting backpay. This community support means everything when the official system completely fails us. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and strategies - it really helps to know we're not navigating this broken system alone!