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Ezra Collins
Congrats on getting called back to work! That's awesome news. I'm still waiting to hear back from my old job.
Oscar Murphy
I went through this exact same situation last month! You definitely want to call the NYS Department of Labor to officially report your return to work date - don't just stop filing without notifying them. When I called, they updated my claim status immediately and gave me a confirmation number. It only took about 10 minutes once I got through to an agent. The phone lines are usually less busy early in the morning around 8 AM if that helps!
Miguel Ortiz
•That's really helpful to know about the confirmation number - I didn't realize they would give you one when you report returning to work. Did you have to provide any specific information like your employer details or just the start date? And thanks for the tip about calling at 8 AM, I'll definitely try that tomorrow morning!
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I went through this exact same situation about 3 months ago and it was incredibly stressful. My pending issue took 5 weeks to resolve and it turned out to be a simple wage verification delay. The key things that helped me: 1) I kept filing my weekly claims religiously even though nothing was happening, 2) I called first thing Monday mornings around 8:05 AM when they opened - had better luck getting through then, and 3) I documented everything including call attempts and times. When I finally got through to someone, they were able to expedite my case because I had all my paperwork ready. Hang in there - the back pay when it comes through will cover all those weeks you're waiting now. The system is frustrating but it does eventually work.
This is really helpful, thank you! I'm glad to hear that 5 weeks is on the shorter side from what others are saying. I'll definitely try calling Monday mornings - I've been calling randomly throughout the week which probably isn't the best strategy. Did you have to provide any additional documentation when you finally got through, or was it mostly just waiting for them to verify things on their end?
I'm dealing with the same nightmare right now - 4 weeks and counting with "pending issues" status. What's driving me crazy is that I can't get any information about what's actually causing the delay. I've tried the early morning calling strategy that others mentioned but still haven't gotten through to a real person. Has anyone had luck with reaching out to their local assemblyperson's office for help? I've heard they sometimes have direct lines to the Department of Labor that can help push things along. At this point I'm willing to try anything because like the original poster said, rent doesn't wait for bureaucracy to sort itself out.
Carmen Ruiz
•Yes, contacting your assemblyperson's office can actually be really effective! I did this when I was stuck in a similar situation and they have constituent services staff who deal with state agency issues regularly. They can't guarantee results but they do have direct contacts at the Department of Labor who can at least look into your case and tell you what's causing the delay. You can find your assemblyperson through the NY State Assembly website by entering your zip code. It's worth a shot since you've already been waiting 4 weeks - the worst they can say is no, but in my experience they're usually willing to help with unemployment issues since it's such a common problem their constituents face.
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StarGazer101
Don't forget you can only collect for 26 weeks maximum in NY unless there's extended benefits. So even if you get $400/week, it's not indefinite. Also they tax unemployment benefits so factor that in when budgeting.
Ava Thompson
•Good point about the taxes. Do they take taxes out automatically or do I have to pay at the end of the year?
StarGazer101
•You can choose to have 10% federal tax withheld when you file your weekly claim, or pay it all when you file your tax return.
Just wanted to add that you should apply as soon as possible since there's usually a one-week waiting period before you start receiving benefits. Also, make sure you have all your employment history ready - they'll need details about your last employer, dates of employment, and reason for separation. The sooner you get your claim in, the sooner you can start getting those weekly payments. Good luck with your job search!
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Honorah King
UPDATE: Finally got through today! Turns out my account was flagged for a random quarterly review (just like some of you suggested). The agent was able to verify everything and release all my payments while I was on the phone. She said the money should be in my account within 48-72 hours. Such a relief! Thanks to everyone for your advice and support!
Great to hear! This is exactly how these situations typically resolve. For future reference, these quarterly reviews happen automatically to a percentage of claims each quarter. It's frustrating that they don't notify claimants when their accounts are selected for review, but at least you got it resolved and will receive all your back payments.
Ayla Kumar
•nice! glad u got it fixed
Omar Fawaz
Congratulations on getting it resolved! Your experience is really helpful for others going through the same thing. It's such a relief when you finally get through and realize it was just a routine review that they never bothered to tell you about. The fact that they can fix it instantly once you actually reach someone just shows how broken their communication system is. Hopefully your money shows up quickly - thanks for updating us with the good news!
Ava Thompson
•So glad you got this sorted out! I'm actually dealing with a similar situation right now - been waiting 2 weeks with no payments and the same "pending" status. Your post gives me hope that it's probably just another routine review. Did you have to provide any additional documents when you called, or did they just verify your identity over the phone? I'm preparing for when I finally get through so I want to have everything ready.
ApolloJackson
ny unemployment system is such a mess rn... good luck getting actual answers from them 🤮
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Isabella Russo
•fr fr its impossible to get someone on the phone
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Rajiv Kumar
just make sure u save like half that contract money for taxes, they dont withhold anything 👀
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Sophia Rodriguez
•omg didn't even think about that, good looking out!
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Andre Lefebvre
•Yeah definitely set aside 25-30% for taxes! Also keep track of any business expenses you might have as a contractor - could help with deductions later
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