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I'm also dealing with the adjudication wait right now - filed about 6 days ago and seeing that same "adjudication in progress" message. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been really helpful though. It sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty standard for straightforward layoff cases, which is both reassuring and frustrating at the same time. I had no idea you could continue certifying during adjudication, so that's really valuable information. The weekly check approach instead of daily obsessing sounds like a much better strategy for managing the stress too. It's tough when you're already dealing with job loss and then have to wait weeks just to find out if you'll get the benefits you're entitled to, but at least knowing others have successfully gotten through this process helps. Fingers crossed all of us waiting right now will get positive news soon!
This whole thread has been such a lifesaver! I filed my claim about a week ago after being laid off and have been panicking seeing that adjudication status just sitting there with no updates. Reading everyone's experiences makes me feel so much less alone in this process. The 3-4 week timeline for layoffs seems pretty consistent, and I had no clue about continuing to certify during adjudication - that's huge! I've definitely been guilty of the obsessive daily checking too, so switching to weekly sounds like a much healthier approach. It's scary enough losing your job without having to stress about whether the safety net will actually work. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - it really helps knowing we're all going through this together and that there's light at the end of the tunnel!
I'm currently at 3 weeks in adjudication for my layoff claim, so seeing everyone's timelines here gives me hope I'm getting close to resolution. The NYS Department of Labor really should provide better communication about where you stand in the process - that "adjudication in progress" message tells you absolutely nothing! I've learned to check only on Mondays now instead of constantly refreshing, which has definitely helped my stress levels. For anyone new to this process, definitely keep certifying each week like others mentioned - I almost stopped doing it thinking it was pointless during adjudication but thankfully read about the retroactive payments working that way. The waiting is brutal when you're already dealing with financial pressure from job loss, but it sounds like most straightforward layoff cases do eventually get approved. Hang in there everyone!
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The whole NYS Department of Labor system is so confusing! They make you jump through hoops just to find out basic information about your own benefits. Why can't they just have a simple calculator that actually works?
I agree it's frustrating but there are good reasons why it's complicated. Everyone's work history is different and they have to verify everything to prevent fraud. Still annoying though when you just want a quick estimate.
Based on $700 weekly for 8 months, you're probably looking at somewhere between $250-350 per week, but that's just a rough guess. The actual amount depends on exactly when you worked, what quarters those wages fall into, and whether you had any other jobs during your base period. You really need to file the claim to get the exact calculation.
@Yara Khoury Yes, there are job search requirements! In NY you generally need to make at least 3 work search contacts per week and keep records of your job search activities. You ll'need to log into the NY.gov system weekly to certify that you re'actively looking for work. The good news is that online applications, networking events, and even some job training programs can count toward your search requirements. They re'pretty flexible about what counts as a valid work search activity, but you do need to document everything. Setting up that NY.gov account early is definitely smart advice!
This thread has been super informative! I'm actually in HR and deal with unemployment claims regularly, so I wanted to add a few things that might help @AstroAlpha and others. First, if you do get laid off, make sure to ask your employer for a written separation notice - it's not required in NY but it can help speed up your claim processing. Also, if your layoff is due to lack of work (not misconduct), you should qualify for benefits as long as you meet the wage requirements. One more tip: if your employer contests your claim, don't panic - it's pretty routine and doesn't mean you won't get benefits. Just respond to any requests for information promptly and honestly. The whole process can take 2-4 weeks to get your first payment, so definitely file as soon as possible after separation.
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I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who's shared their experiences and advice here! As someone who's also dealing with payroll tax confusion after losing professional help, this thread has been incredibly valuable. It's amazing how many people have gone through similar situations with accountants leaving them to figure out the NYS-45 form on their own. I'm bookmarking this conversation and definitely going to follow the step-by-step approach everyone outlined - downloading the current form and instructions from NYS Department of Labor, checking my UI rate online, organizing my payroll records, and possibly reaching out to a SCORE mentor for review. It's so reassuring to know there are resources and people willing to help when you're trying to navigate government forms solo!
I'm so glad this thread has been helpful for you too! I'm actually in a very similar boat - my accountant also left me hanging with all these forms and I was feeling completely lost about the NYS-45. Reading everyone's experiences has made me realize I'm not alone in this situation and that it's actually pretty manageable once you break it down into steps. I'm planning to start with downloading the current form from the NYS Department of Labor website this weekend and then work through that checklist approach that Yuki mentioned. It's such a relief to have a clear action plan instead of just staring at confusing paperwork! Thanks to everyone who shared their knowledge here - this community is amazing.
I'm in the exact same situation - my accountant left me with a pile of forms and no guidance! This thread has been a lifesaver. I've been stressing about the NYS-45 for weeks, thinking I was missing something obvious. It's really comforting to know so many others have navigated this successfully after being left to figure it out alone. I'm definitely going to follow the systematic approach everyone outlined: get the current NYS-45 from the NYS Department of Labor website, check my UI rate in the employer portal, organize my payroll records, and work through those line-by-line instructions. The SCORE mentor suggestion is brilliant too - I had no idea that free help was available. Thanks everyone for turning what felt like an impossible task into something manageable!
It's amazing how many of us have been in this exact situation! I'm also dealing with the aftermath of my accountant leaving unexpectedly, and the NYS-45 form has been sitting on my desk for weeks while I tried to work up the courage to tackle it. This thread has been incredible - not only for the practical advice about downloading the form from the NYS Department of Labor website and using the line-by-line instructions, but also for the emotional support of knowing I'm not the only one who's felt completely overwhelmed by this. I'm going to start with that checklist approach this week and see if I can find a local SCORE mentor to review my work before submitting. Thank you all for making this feel so much less scary!
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OMG Rita, I literally just went through this EXACT same nightmare last week! 😤 What ended up working for me was realizing that I had originally entered my mother's maiden name with a hyphen because she had a hyphenated last name, but I forgot about the hyphen when trying to log back in. Also try entering it exactly how it appears on official documents - sometimes the system is looking for the "legal" version vs. what you normally call it. Like if her maiden name was "Smith-Jones" but you always just said "Smith," the system might be expecting the full hyphenated version. Another thing - if you moved states before, check if you might have used a different variation when you lived elsewhere. I know this is so frustrating especially when your benefits are running low, but don't give up! You've got this! 💪
@Victoria Brown Oh wow, the hyphenated name thing is something I hadn t'even considered! My mom s'maiden name isn t'hyphenated, but now I m'wondering if I accidentally added punctuation or something when I was setting up the account. I was so stressed during the pandemic lockdowns that I honestly can t'remember exactly what I typed. It s'crazy how one tiny character can cause so much trouble! I m'going to try every possible variation I can think of - with hyphens, without hyphens, spaces, no spaces. This whole thread has given me so many new ideas to try. Thank you for sharing your experience, it really helps to know other people have gotten through this! 🙏
I'm so sorry you're dealing with this Rita! I just went through something similar last month and it was absolutely maddening. One thing that worked for me was trying to remember the exact device and browser I used when I first created my account back in 2020. I realized I had set it up on my old laptop using Safari, and somehow when I switched to using Chrome on my new computer, certain characters weren't displaying the same way. Also, if you originally created your account during the early pandemic chaos, you might have been using a different keyboard or even borrowed someone else's computer - I actually had to recreate the exact conditions of how I first entered the info. It sounds crazy but the NY system is just that broken. The other thing that helped was writing down every single variation I tried so I wouldn't repeat them. Don't give up - you're so close to figuring this out! 🤞
@Chloe Harris This is such a helpful perspective! I never thought about how different browsers might handle character encoding differently. You re'absolutely right that I probably set this up during the early pandemic when everything was chaotic - I think I was using my work laptop at the time which had some weird keyboard settings. I m'going to try accessing the site from different browsers and devices to see if that makes any difference. The idea of recreating the exact conditions is brilliant, even though it sounds like detective work! I ve'already started keeping a list of everything I ve'tried so I don t'go in circles. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience - it really gives me hope that there s'a solution out there! 🙏
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Based on your work history, you might actually qualify! With 8 months at $15/hour for 20-25 hours weekly, that's roughly $300-375 per week in gross wages. Over 8 months, you likely earned well over the $2,600 base period requirement. Your weekly benefit would be 50% of your average weekly wage during your highest quarter, so potentially around $150-180 per week rather than the $104 minimum. Definitely worth applying - you can do it online at my.ny.gov and it only takes about 30 minutes to complete the initial application.
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•That's really helpful math! I hadn't thought to calculate it that way. So even though I was only part-time, the total earnings over those 8 months might actually put me in a decent range for benefits. I'm definitely going to apply now - seems like there's a good chance I'll get more than just the minimum. Thanks for breaking down the numbers!
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Also keep in mind that you need to be unemployed through no fault of your own to qualify. If you were laid off or your hours were cut, that should work in your favor. But if you quit voluntarily, you might face additional hurdles. When you apply, they'll ask for your reason for separation from employment, so make sure you're honest about the circumstances. The good news is that even if your initial claim gets denied, you can appeal the decision if you think it was wrong.
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