The NYS Department of Labor system is such a nightmare. I swear they make it as difficult as possible on purpose. Good luck OP, you're gonna need it dealing with their bureaucracy.

I went through something similar about 6 months ago when I had to quit due to a toxic manager. The key thing is to file your claim right away - don't wait any longer! When you file online, there's a section where you can explain why you left your job. Be detailed about the hostile work environment and mention that you have documentation. NYS DOL will schedule a phone interview to go over your case, and that's when you'll present your evidence (those text messages and HR complaint). Even if it takes a few weeks to get a decision, you'll still get backdated benefits to when you first filed if they approve you. The worst thing you can do is wait longer - every day you delay is a day you could potentially lose benefits.

Just wanted to update - my payment came through this morning! So it was exactly 2 business days like everyone said. Thanks for the reassurance, I was definitely overthinking it.

I'm in a similar situation - just got approved after a long wait and submitted my first weekly certification two days ago. Still haven't seen the deposit but reading these responses is really reassuring. It sounds like 2-4 business days is totally normal. I bank with Wells Fargo so hoping to see it by end of week. The anxiety of waiting for that first payment after all the paperwork and delays is real!

Update: You guys were right, no deposit today (Wednesday). I checked my payment history on the website and it shows the payment is scheduled for tomorrow. Lesson learned about claiming on time! Thanks for all the help.

Same thing happened to me last month! I was panicking about rent too. One thing that might help for the future - you can actually start the certification process earlier in the day and save it as a draft if you get interrupted by family stuff. Then you can come back and submit it before the 7pm cutoff. I learned this the hard way after missing the deadline twice. Also, if you're really in a bind with rent, some landlords will accept a screenshot of your pending payment from the NYSDOL website as proof that it's coming the next day.

Also worth noting that if you do get an overpayment notice, you can appeal it if you think it's wrong. NYS Department of Labor has to prove you weren't eligible for the benefits. Sometimes their calculations are wrong or they don't have all the information about your situation.

Just went through this myself - got an overpayment notice for $3,400 last month. The key thing to understand is that NYS Department of Labor can request repayment even years later if they discover an error or if your situation changes. In my case, it was because I had reported my severance pay incorrectly when I first applied. The scariest part is they can take it from future tax refunds or garnish wages if you don't pay. My advice: keep detailed records of everything you report on your weekly claims and save all your documentation. If you're unsure about anything, it's better to call and ask than to guess wrong.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Verified through ID.me on Monday and it's now Thursday with no payment yet. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring though - sounds like 3-7 days is pretty normal depending on your bank and whether it's your first payment. I keep obsessively checking my account every few hours but I'm going to try to be patient until early next week. The stress of waiting when you have bills coming due is real though! At least we know the backpay will cover everything once it finally comes through. Thanks everyone for sharing your timelines - this thread is way more helpful than the official NYSDOL website!

I went through this same anxiety last year! After my ID.me verification, it took exactly 4 business days for the payment to hit my account. Here's what I learned from the experience: 1. The "3-5 business days" timeline is pretty accurate for most people, but it doesn't include weekends or holidays 2. Your first payment often takes longer than subsequent weekly payments 3. Even if there's a delay, you'll get backpay for all the weeks you were eligible Since you verified on Tuesday, I'd expect to see something by Monday at the latest. In the meantime, make sure you keep certifying your weekly benefits even if you haven't received payment yet - that's super important to keep your claim active. One thing that helped my stress was setting up account alerts with my bank so I'd get a text when any deposit came through, rather than checking constantly. The money will come, I know it's nerve-wracking when rent is due but hang in there!