my friend got double paid when she changed banks... dol sent payment to both old and new account. she had to pay one back obviously

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I'm going to wait until after this week's payment posts to my current account before making any changes. It's not worth risking a delay. I'll update here if I run into any issues with the process in case it helps someone else.

I went through this exact same thing about 3 months ago! The "adjudication determination" status definitely means they've made a decision on your case. In my experience, you'll usually know within 24-48 hours whether it's good or bad news because your account will either show payment amounts or you'll get a notice about issues that need to be resolved. The formal determination letter follows a few days later with all the details. Try not to stress too much - the fact that they completed the adjudication is actually a good sign that your case is moving forward rather than being stuck in limbo. Keep checking your account daily for updates!

I just went through this same situation a few weeks ago! The "adjudication determination" status had me panicking too because it's so vague. In my case, it meant they had finished investigating a question about my job separation and decided in my favor. The key thing is to watch for your benefit amount to appear in your account - that's usually the first sign of approval. If there are issues, you'll typically see a message about an overpayment or disqualification instead. The whole process took about 8 weeks total for me from initial filing to getting my first payment. Hang in there - I know the uncertainty is incredibly stressful when you're depending on these benefits!

I went through something similar when I first started collecting unemployment. The key thing to remember is that rental income is passive income, not earned income from employment. NYS Department of Labor distinguishes between these types of income. You should definitely report it on your next weekly claim - there's usually a section for "other income" where you can include it. Don't panic about not reporting it initially - just be transparent going forward. The worst thing you can do is continue not reporting it now that you're aware of it.

I'm dealing with a similar situation - I have a duplex and live in one unit while renting out the other. From what I've learned, as long as you're not actively managing the property (like doing maintenance, advertising, showing units), the rental income is considered passive and shouldn't affect your unemployment benefits. However, I'd still recommend calling NYS DOL to clarify your specific situation since every case can be different. The peace of mind is worth the wait time on hold. Also, when you do report it, make sure to specify that it's rental income from a property you own, not income from employment or self-employment activities.

I went through something very similar last year - filed in December but they used an effective date two weeks later, which put me in a different base period and lowered my weekly benefit by about $160. What worked for me was calling the dedicated technical support line (518-457-9000) instead of the main claims line. They handle system errors and date corrections specifically. I got through on my second try and they fixed it immediately while I was on the phone. The backpay showed up in my account within 5 business days. Worth trying if the regular line isn't working for you!

I had a very similar experience with my NY unemployment claim - they used the wrong effective date which put me in a different base period and reduced my weekly benefits by about $125. After weeks of trying to get through the main phone line, I finally got it resolved by calling right at 8:00 AM on a Tuesday and staying on hold for almost 2 hours (I know, brutal). When I finally reached a representative, they were able to see the error immediately and corrected my effective date while I was on the phone. The key thing is to be very specific - tell them you need your effective date corrected to the Sunday of the week you originally filed, and ask them to recalculate your base period wages using the correct date. They should also process backpay for the weeks you were underpaid automatically once they make the correction. Don't give up! The system definitely has issues during high-volume periods, but once you reach someone who can actually help, they can usually fix it pretty quickly. The waiting is the hardest part.

The unemployment numbers are all manipulated anyway. They don't count people who gave up looking or people working part-time who want full-time work. The real unemployment rate is probably double what they report.

Same here tracking the numbers! I noticed my job search has been way harder than the unemployment rate suggests it should be. Maybe it's just my field but the competition seems fierce despite supposedly low unemployment.