CONTACT YOUR STATE ASSEMBLY PERSON!!!!!!! This is literally what they're there for. Mine helped me and my claim was fixed in 8 days.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my ID.me verification confirmed on 10/15 and still nothing. It's been 11 days and I'm starting to panic about my bills. From reading all these comments it sounds like there's no consistency at all - some people get paid in 4 days, others wait months. The fact that there's no communication about what's happening or how long to expect is the worst part. I'm definitely going to try contacting my assembly person tomorrow and if that doesn't work I might have to check out that claimyr service people keep mentioning. This whole system is absolutely broken.

yeah my cousin had this exact thing happen, got hurt playing basketball and couldn't do his delivery job anymore. Got unemployment no problem as long as he kept applying for desk jobs and stuff he could actually do.

I went through something similar when I had surgery on my shoulder and couldn't do my retail job that required heavy lifting. The NYS Department of Labor approved my claim because I was honest about my restrictions and actively applied for jobs I could physically handle - mostly customer service and administrative positions. The key is being upfront about your limitations during the weekly certifications and keeping detailed records of your job search activities. Make sure to get a letter from your doctor clearly stating what type of work you can and cannot do - this helped me a lot when they reviewed my case. Also, don't wait to file - you can receive benefits as long as you're genuinely looking for work within your medical restrictions.

The bureaucratic language makes everything so confusing. I spent weeks trying to figure out if I needed to apply for something different when I kept seeing 'involuntary unemployment insurance' mentioned everywhere. Turns out it's just what we all call unemployment benefits. NYS Department of Labor really needs to simplify their terminology!

As someone who recently went through the same process, I can confirm that "involuntary unemployment insurance" is just the official NYS Department of Labor term for regular unemployment benefits when you lose your job through circumstances beyond your control. The key word here is "involuntary" - it means you didn't choose to leave your job. Since you were laid off from your retail position, your job separation was definitely involuntary, so you're already receiving exactly what that terminology refers to. The Department uses this language to distinguish from cases where someone voluntarily quits without good cause (which typically disqualifies you from benefits). You're all set and not missing out on any additional programs!

My brother got fired for attendance issues last year and still got unemployment after appealing. The key is showing it wasn't intentional misconduct. Good luck with your claim!

I work as an HR representative and deal with unemployment claims regularly. While you can file immediately, being terminated for tardiness after multiple warnings is typically considered misconduct in NY. However, each case is reviewed individually during adjudication. The Department of Labor will contact your employer to verify the circumstances. If you had legitimate reasons for some of the tardiness (like the car trouble you mentioned), make sure to document and provide evidence. Even if initially denied, you have the right to appeal and present your case at a hearing. File your claim right away regardless - the worst they can do is deny it, but you might be surprised by the outcome.

Had something similar happen last year when I was laid off from my retail job. Turned out they needed me to verify my last day of work because my employer reported a different date than what I put on my application. Once I submitted the correct documentation it cleared up in about a week. Keep trying to get through to someone - the phone system is terrible but eventually you'll reach a real person who can tell you exactly what they need.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago. The "active issues" turned out to be related to my previous employer not responding to their request for wage verification. What finally worked for me was contacting my state assemblyperson's office - they have dedicated staff who can reach out to the Department of Labor on your behalf. It sounds crazy but I got a call back within 2 days after weeks of getting nowhere on my own. You can find your assemblyperson on the NY State Assembly website. Also, try calling right at 8am when the phone lines open - that's when I finally got through. Don't give up, these issues are usually resolvable once you can actually talk to someone who can see what's in your file.