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Good luck with your job search! The 26 weeks goes by faster than you think, especially when you factor in the waiting week.
Just wanted to add that after 8 years at your job, you should definitely qualify for the full 26 weeks since you'll have plenty of qualifying wages in your base period. Make sure to file your claim as soon as possible - there's usually a one-week waiting period before you start receiving benefits, and any delay in filing just pushes back when you'll start getting paid. Also document everything for your job search from day one, even informal networking - it all counts toward those 3 weekly work search activities they require.
That's really helpful about the waiting period! I didn't realize there was a one-week delay before payments start. With 8 years at my job, I'm feeling more confident about qualifying for the full benefits. Quick question - when you mention documenting informal networking, does that include things like reaching out to former colleagues or attending industry meetups? I want to make sure I'm tracking the right activities for those weekly requirements.
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Make sure you're not missing any required job search activities. Even if you think you did enough, double-check the specific requirements for your benefit year. Sometimes they change the number of required activities or add new requirements. Also verify that all your job contacts were entered correctly in the system - I've seen claims rejected because someone entered an invalid phone number or email for an employer contact.
I logged 4 job applications this week which should be more than enough. All the contact info was correct too. This really seems like a system glitch.
I went through something similar last month and it turned out to be a technical glitch on their end. Since you've been filing successfully for 6 weeks and nothing changed in your situation, it's likely a system error. Try logging back into your account and see if there's an option to refile the weekly claim - sometimes that clears up technical rejections. If not, you'll unfortunately need to call. Pro tip: try calling right at 8:00 AM when they open, you'll have a better chance of getting through. Don't panic about the rent - if it's their error, they should process the payment retroactively once it's resolved.
Thanks for the advice about calling at 8 AM - I'll definitely try that tomorrow morning. I really hope this is just a technical glitch like you said. The timing couldn't be worse with rent due next week. Did you have to provide any additional documentation when they fixed your similar issue, or was it resolved pretty quickly once you got through to someone?
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Same thing happened to my brother - he couldn't keep up with the quotas at his call center job and got let go. He filed for unemployment and it took about 3 weeks to get approved. The employer didn't even contest it because they knew it was just a performance thing, not misconduct.
I'm in a similar situation right now - got let go from my warehouse job last month for not meeting productivity targets. I was really nervous about applying but decided to file anyway. The process was actually pretty straightforward online, and I got approved within about 2 weeks. The key thing I learned is to be completely honest about what happened and emphasize that you were trying your best to do the job. Don't let the fear of being denied stop you from filing - you have nothing to lose by applying and everything to gain if you're approved. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really encouraging to hear from someone who went through something so similar. I was definitely letting fear hold me back from filing, but you're absolutely right - there's no downside to applying. I'm going to submit my application today and just be completely honest about the performance issues. It helps knowing that being upfront about it actually worked in your favor. Did you have to do anything special during the application process or just fill out the standard forms?
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my brother works at a bank and he said sometimes end of month payments take longer to process because of high volume. maybe thats why august 29 certifications are slow?
That's actually a good point. End of month processing does sometimes create banking delays, especially when it coincides with the end of a fiscal quarter for some institutions. It's also possible NYSDOL was doing some kind of system maintenance or update that affected processing. Glad to hear most people are seeing their payments now.
I'm new to the NY unemployment system and this thread is really helpful! I just started receiving benefits last month and was wondering - is it normal for there to be occasional processing delays like this? Should I expect this to happen from time to time, or was the 8/29 issue unusual? I want to make sure I plan my budget accordingly if these delays are common. Also, is there a way to get notifications when there are known system issues so we don't have to worry unnecessarily?
Fernanda Marquez
Better to over-report than under-report. If you're not sure whether something counts as remuneration, include it. NYS Department of Labor will adjust your benefits accordingly but won't penalize you for being thorough. It's when you don't report income that you can get into trouble.
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Dylan Baskin
I went through this exact same situation last month! The NYS Department of Labor considers any payment for work or services as remuneration, so your $200 freelance payment definitely needs to be reported. Same with the severance check - that's actually one of the most common things people forget to report. When I was unsure about what to include, I called and they told me it's always better to report something you're not sure about than to leave it off. They can always adjust your benefit amount, but not reporting income can cause way bigger problems down the line. Just be honest and thorough on your weekly certification!
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