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The detection timeline depends on when your employer reports wages to the state. Some employers report new hires within days, others might take the full 20 days they're allowed. Then there's quarterly wage matching. Bottom line - don't risk it, always report work immediately on your weekly claim.
I work in HR and can confirm that we're required to report new hires to the state directory within 20 days, but most companies do it much faster through automated systems. NYS also gets quarterly wage reports from all employers. The cross-matching happens regularly, not just once a year. I've seen people think they're safe for months only to get hit with massive overpayment demands. Even if you only worked one day and earned $50, report it - the penalties for not reporting can be way more than what you'd lose in benefits.
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definitely file asap because even if they deny you initially you can appeal and the whole time youre appealing you should keep filing your weekly claims
I went through something similar about 6 months ago - got fired for what they called "attendance issues" but it was really due to my mom's medical appointments that I had to help with. The NYS Department of Labor actually sided with me during adjudication because I had emails showing I tried to work with my supervisor on the scheduling. The key thing is to file your claim right away like others said, and when they do the fact-finding interview, be honest about the childcare situation and any communication you had with your employer about it. Also keep filing those weekly claims even if your case is under review - you don't want to miss out on benefits for weeks you should have been eligible for. The whole process took about 4 weeks for me but I ended up getting approved and they paid me retroactively for the waiting period.
That's really encouraging to hear Sofia! I'm in a similar boat - got terminated for attendance but it was all related to my son's daycare having scheduling issues. Did you have to provide any specific documentation during the fact-finding interview, like emails or daycare records? I want to make sure I have everything ready when they call me for the interview.
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NYS Department of Labor offices operate Monday-Friday, typically 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. However, the online system is accessible 24/7 for weekly claims, checking claim status, and uploading required documents. If you specifically need to speak with an agent and can't call during business hours, there's a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that can help you get through to NYS Department of Labor representatives. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works.
Interesting, never heard of that service before. Might be worth checking out since I always get busy signals when I try calling.
I used claimyr last month when my claim got stuck in adjudication. Was way easier than trying to call 50 times a day. They got me connected pretty quickly.
The whole system is so outdated anyway. Why can't they just have extended hours like other government services? Some of us have jobs and can't call during their precious 9-5 window.
I totally agree! It's frustrating when you're working full-time and need to handle unemployment issues. At least the online system works around the clock, but sometimes you really do need to talk to a real person. Maybe they'll expand their hours eventually as more people face this same problem.
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Guys I just had a similar issue last week and i wnated to add that if your waiting for a call back make sure your phone isn't blocking unknown numbers. NYSDOL calls show up as unknown and I missed their call twice because of that lol. And they don't leave voicemails either which is super annoying
I've been in a similar situation and what finally worked for me was using multiple strategies at once. First, try the Claimyr service that @Klaus Schmidt mentioned - it really does work and saved me from getting disconnected constantly. Second, while you're waiting for that, definitely reach out to your assembly member's office like @Yuki Tanaka suggested. I called mine and they had someone from DOL call me back within 48 hours. Also, make sure you have all your documentation ready - claim number, correspondence reference numbers, and a clear summary of your issue written down. The agents can fix things quickly if you have everything organized. Don't give up - the system is frustrating but there are ways to get through!
This is really helpful advice! I'm definitely going to try the multi-pronged approach. Quick question though - when you contacted your assembly member's office, did you call or email them? And did you need to provide any specific information beyond just explaining your unemployment issue? I want to make sure I do this right since I'm getting pretty desperate at this point.
Rami Samuels
make sure you're doing the job search requirements too even while waiting. they can ask for your log anytime and if you don't have it you could get disqualified
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Emma Thompson
I went through this same process about 6 months ago after being laid off from my job of 5 years. My timeline was pretty typical - filed on a Wednesday, got my first payment exactly 3 weeks later. The waiting can be nerve-wracking but try not to stress too much. One thing that helped me was setting up direct deposit right away if you haven't already - it speeds up payment delivery by a few days compared to the debit card option. Also keep all your documentation handy (layoff notice, pay stubs, etc.) just in case they need anything, though for a straightforward layoff like yours they probably won't.
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Amina Bah
•That's really helpful to know about the direct deposit option! I didn't realize it could speed things up. Did you have to wait for your claim to be approved before you could set up direct deposit, or could you do it right away during the application process?
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