I went through something similar and the adjudication process was a nightmare. Make sure you respond to any requests for information immediately. Missing deadlines will hurt your case.

I'm dealing with something similar right now - had to leave due to harassment from my supervisor. From what I've learned, you need to frame it as "constructive discharge" rather than abandonment. The key is showing you had no reasonable alternative but to quit. Those text messages from your supervisor could definitely help your case! I'd recommend writing down a detailed timeline of all the incidents that led to your decision to leave, including dates, witnesses, and any documentation you have. Even if you didn't file formal HR complaints, contemporaneous evidence like those texts can be really valuable. Good luck with your claim!

To summarize for anyone finding this thread later: 1. If your BYE date passes but you can still certify for benefits, it means you're on an automatic extension 2. The system will notify you when you actually need to file a new claim 3. This is a change implemented in January 2025 4. Make sure to check your online inbox for notifications 5. If you're uncertain, calling NYSDOL is still the best option The important thing is to keep certifying weekly as long as the system allows you to.

I went through this exact same situation back in December! My BYE date passed and I panicked when I couldn't find the "file new claim" button anywhere. Turns out the system had automatically extended my benefits and I just kept certifying as normal. What really helped me was checking the "Payment History" section - it showed my benefit year had been extended with new dates. The key is as long as you can still certify weekly, you're good to go. Don't stress too much about it, the NY system actually handles this pretty smoothly now compared to the chaos it used to be!

The whole paper check system is so outdated!!! Why can't they just do instant transfers like every other modern system? I've been waiting 12 days for mine and still nothing. This is ridiculous in 2025.

One thing to keep in mind - if you switched payment methods mid-week or after certifying, the change might not take effect until your next certification period. Double-check in your my.ny.gov account under 'Payment Information' to make sure the paper check option is actually showing as active.

Anyone else notice how they're quick to take our money for overpayments but slow af to pay out benefits? 🙄 Make it make sense.

I went through something similar last year! In my case, they automatically deducted from my weekly benefits until the overpayment was cleared - took about 6 weeks total. The key thing is to make sure you keep certifying each week even while they're deducting, otherwise you might miss out on benefits once the overpayment is resolved. Also, definitely check your online account regularly for any notices or updates. Sometimes they send important info there that doesn't come by mail. Hope this helps and that you get it sorted out soon! 🤞

Just wanted to update everyone - my refund came through today via direct deposit! So it looks like they are using the same payment method as regular benefits in most cases. Thanks for all your help!

That's great news Victoria! Glad it worked out with direct deposit. For others still waiting, I've found that checking the NY DOL website under "Payment History" sometimes shows the refund status before you actually receive it. It might show as "pending" or "processed" which can give you a heads up on timing. Also, if you're moving like Victoria was, definitely update your address in the system ASAP - I've heard of people missing checks because of address changes during processing.