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Update: I filed my weekly claim today and reported my first week of work. The system let me file and it looks like I'll still get some benefits even though I'm working. Thanks everyone for the advice about not stopping my claim completely!
Great job handling it correctly! Keep tracking your hours and earnings carefully for future claims. And congratulations on the new job!
Congratulations on the new job! Just wanted to add that you should also keep all your pay stubs and track your exact work hours each week. NYS Department of Labor sometimes audits claims and having good records makes everything smoother. Also, if your part-time job ever ends or your hours get reduced, you'll already have an active claim and won't have to go through the whole application process again. The partial benefits system is actually pretty helpful for people in situations like yours where you're working your way back to full-time employment.
This is really helpful advice! I didn't think about keeping detailed records but that makes total sense. Quick question - when you say track exact work hours, do you mean just for my own records or do I need to report specific hours worked on the weekly claim? I've been reporting my gross earnings but wasn't sure if they also want to know the actual number of hours.
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Same thing happened to me! My Wells Fargo account is empty this morning when I usually get my deposit by 8am on Tuesdays. Really stressing me out since I have bills due today, but reading all these comments is making me feel better that it's just the holiday delay. Fingers crossed it shows up tomorrow morning. At least we're all in the same boat - misery loves company I guess 😅
Hang in there! Wells Fargo is usually pretty reliable for UI deposits so if it's not there today it's definitely just the holiday delay. I've been through this stress before and the money always shows up the next business day. Try calling your bill companies if they're due today - most are understanding about holiday delays especially for unemployment payments. We're definitely all in this together! 💪
Just wanted to update everyone - my deposit finally hit my account this morning (Wednesday) around 6:30am! So everyone who said it would be delayed by one day due to Labor Day was absolutely right. Thanks for all the reassurance yesterday when I was freaking out about rent money. Really appreciate this community having each other's backs during these stressful times. For anyone still waiting, hang tight - it should come through today! 🙏
Thanks for the update! This is exactly what I needed to hear - I'm still waiting on mine and was starting to worry again this morning. Good to know it's coming through today for people. Really shows how much stress these delays cause when you're living paycheck to paycheck (or in our case, UI payment to UI payment). Glad you got your rent money sorted! 🙌
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medical coding is probably a good choice right now, lots of healthcare jobs. but definitely get the approval first like everyone is saying
I went through the training benefits process last year and wanted to share some tips that might help. First, the approval process Miguel asked about typically takes 2-3 weeks, so definitely apply before your program starts. Second, there are actually two main pathways - the Training Extension Benefits (TEB) that Zainab mentioned, and also Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) if your job loss was due to foreign trade impact. For medical coding specifically, that's usually approved since healthcare is a high-demand field. The key is to have all your paperwork ready - enrollment letter from the training provider, course curriculum, and evidence that it leads to employment in your area. Also, keep copies of everything because you'll need to submit progress reports to maintain your benefits.
This is really helpful info! I'm also considering a career change while on unemployment. When you mention keeping copies of everything and submitting progress reports, how often do those reports need to be submitted? And did you find the 2-3 week approval timeline was accurate in your experience? I'm looking at a cybersecurity program that starts in about a month, so timing is pretty crucial for me.
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ny unemployment is literally the worst. took me 6 months to find work when my benefits ran out had to move back in w my parents 😭
@Summer Green hang in there! I was in the exact same spot last year - hit that 26 week wall and panicked. Since NY doesn't have extensions right now, here's what helped me survive: 1. Apply for emergency assistance programs (HEAP for utilities, SNAP for food) 2. Check out your local food pantries - no shame in getting help 3. Look into gig work (DoorDash, Uber, TaskRabbit) for immediate income 4. Contact 211 (dial 2-1-1) for local resources and assistance programs Also definitely check out those workforce development programs @Rita Jacobs mentioned. I did a 6-week digital marketing course through Workforce1 that landed me my current job. They even help with interview prep and networking. The job market is brutal but you've already shown persistence by applying to 100+ jobs. Something WILL break through. Keep your head up! 💪
CosmicCowboy
Check your correspondence in your online account every day. Sometimes they send requests for information or forms to fill out and if you miss the deadline they stop your benefits. Also make sure you didn't accidentally answer one of the weekly certification questions wrong.
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•Good point about the certification questions. I'll go back and double check my last few submissions to see if I made a mistake somewhere.
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Dmitry Ivanov
I went through something similar a few months ago. My benefits stopped after 8 weeks with no explanation, just the "under review" status. Turned out they flagged my claim because I had reported some freelance work income a few weeks earlier and they needed to verify it wasn't affecting my eligibility. Even though I reported it correctly, their system automatically triggered a review. It took about 2 weeks to resolve once I got through to speak with someone. Don't panic - in most cases these reviews get resolved and you'll get back pay for the weeks you missed. Keep checking your correspondence inbox daily and try calling early in the morning (right when they open) for better chances of getting through.
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