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just hang in there, once the payments start they come regularly every week as long as you keep filing your weekly claims on time
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim 12 days ago after getting laid off from my retail job and still showing $0 in payment history. The waiting is really nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money for rent and groceries. I've been religiously filing my weekly claims and double-checked all my info multiple times. It's somewhat comforting to know 2-3 weeks is normal, but man does it feel like forever when you're stressed about bills. Hoping both our payments come through soon!
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Just keep checking your account daily. Sometimes the status changes without any notification. Also make sure you're meeting the job search requirements even before approval - you'll need to show you've been actively looking for work.
I'm going through the same thing right now - filed my claim 8 days ago and it's nerve-wracking waiting! One thing that helped me was calling the automated phone line (1-888-209-8124) which at least confirms they received your application and gives basic status info without having to get through to a human. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you have all your documents ready (pay stubs, separation notice, etc.) in case they request additional verification. The waiting is the worst part but hang in there!
Thank you for that phone number! I didn't know there was an automated line that could give status updates. That's really helpful since getting through to a person seems nearly impossible. I'll definitely call that number today to at least get some peace of mind about whether they received everything properly.
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Just remember you can't collect if you're getting severance pay in most cases. And if you have vacation time being paid out that might affect when you can start collecting too.
One thing to keep in mind is that even though you should file right away, it can take some time for your claim to be processed and approved. NYS Department of Labor typically takes 2-3 weeks to review your application, especially if they need to verify information with your employer. So don't panic if you don't see payments immediately - that's normal. Just make sure you continue certifying for benefits every week while your claim is being processed, even before you get approved.
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Ugh, I'm dealing with the EXACT same thing right now! Filed my claim 11 days ago and it's been stuck in pending ever since. The representative told me to certify weekly but there's literally no option to do it in the portal - just that stupid "pending" status with zero explanation. I've probably called 50+ times and either get disconnected immediately or sit on hold for hours before giving up. It's so frustrating because I really need this money to pay my bills. From reading all these comments it seems like the only real solution is somehow getting through to a live person, but that feels impossible right now. Definitely going to try some of these tips - the assembly person route sounds promising, and I might have to look into that Claimyr service too. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, at least I know this isn't just happening to me!
I feel you! Just went through this exact same thing last month. Mine was stuck in pending for 16 days and I was going crazy calling every day. What finally worked for me was trying that assembly person route - I called my local assembly member's office and they actually got back to me within 48 hours and had my claim moving again. Way faster than trying to get through to unemployment directly. Also saw some people mentioning Claimyr - I didn't try it myself but a friend of mine used it and said it was worth every penny. Don't give up, once you get past this pending nightmare you'll be able to backdate all those weeks you missed!
I'm in the exact same boat! Filed my claim about 9 days ago and it's been stuck on pending this whole time. The woman I spoke to during my phone interview was so confident telling me I'd be able to certify every Sunday, but when I log in there's literally nothing there - just that maddening "pending" status with no explanation whatsoever. I've been calling obsessively every day, sometimes 20+ times in a row, and I either get that automated "we're too busy" message or I'll sit on hold for 2-3 hours before the call just drops. It's beyond frustrating when you're counting on this money! Reading through everyone's responses here is actually giving me some hope though. Sounds like the assembly person route might be worth trying, and I'm seriously considering that Claimyr service too since so many people seem to have success with it. Thanks for posting this - it's weirdly comforting to know I'm not the only one dealing with this broken system right now!
Yara Nassar
Don't be scared - just be honest on your application. As long as you report everything accurately and follow the job search requirements, you'll be fine. Layoffs are legitimate reasons for unemployment benefits.
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Diez Ellis
I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago when my tech company did massive layoffs. Being laid off absolutely qualifies you for unemployment benefits in NY - it's considered an involuntary separation through no fault of your own. Don't worry about only having 8 months at your current job either. The NYS DOL looks at your entire work history over the past 18 months to determine eligibility, so if you worked elsewhere before this job, that counts too. One tip: when you file online, make sure you have your last employer's FEIN number ready if possible - it speeds up the process. Also, start looking for work right away and keep records of your job search activities since you'll need to report them during your weekly certifications. The whole process was much less scary than I thought it would be!
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Mei Lin
•@Diez Ellis This is really helpful advice! I didn t'know about needing the FEIN number - that s'a great tip. Did you have any issues with the weekly job search reporting? I m'wondering how detailed those records need to be and what counts as a legitimate job search activity.
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