Glad you got it sorted out! That's such a relief when you're waiting on money for bills. The 'routine review' thing seems to happen randomly - I had the same issue a few months back and they never really explained what triggers it. Good to know Claimyr actually works, I've been hesitant to try third-party services but might be worth it to avoid the phone hell. Hope your payment comes through today as promised!

Thanks for the update Anna! Really glad you got through and figured out what was causing the delay. These 'routine reviews' seem to happen more often than they should - it's frustrating that they don't give us any heads up when they put a hold on payments. Definitely keeping Claimyr in my back pocket for when I inevitably need to reach someone at NYS DOL. Hope everyone else dealing with similar delays sees this thread - seems like the key is just being persistent about getting through to an actual person who can check what's really going on with your account.

If you're looking for your exact payment records, you can log into your my.ny.gov account and access your payment history through the NYS Department of Labor portal. It should show all the federal supplements alongside your regular state benefits. Sometimes dealing with their phone system is impossible, but if you really need to speak to someone about historical payments, I had good luck using claimyr.com - they help you get through to actual NYS Department of Labor agents. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works.

Just to be super clear on the timeline since I had to research this for my own records: the $600 FPUC was retroactive to weeks of unemployment beginning March 29, 2020, and the last week it was paid was the week ending July 25, 2020 (though some states paid through August 1st depending on their payment schedule). New York followed the federal timeline pretty closely.

Based on all the information in this thread, here's the most accurate answer I can provide: 1. You need to report your school attendance during weekly certification 2. You need to report your change of address (even if temporary) 3. You need to demonstrate you're available for work despite being in school 4. If you're permanently relocating to Pennsylvania, you should transfer your claim 5. If you're temporarily in Pennsylvania but maintaining NY residency with intent to return, you may be able to continue your NY claim, but should get official confirmation The bottom line is you need to speak with NYSDOL directly about your specific situation before making any decisions. Different circumstances can result in different determinations.

I went through something similar when I moved to New Jersey for a training program while keeping my NY unemployment claim. Here's what I learned from my experience: The most important thing is TRANSPARENCY. When I called NYSDOL (finally got through after using that callback service mentioned), they told me that as long as I could prove I was: 1. Maintaining NY as my permanent residence 2. Available to return for work interviews/employment 3. Not letting school interfere with my ability to accept full-time work Then I could continue my claim. BUT they made me provide documentation including my lease showing it was temporary, my school schedule, and proof of my ongoing job search in NY. The agent emphasized that if you're dishonest about your situation, the penalties are severe - they can demand full repayment plus fines. She said they do track locations and cross-reference with other databases, so hiding your move isn't worth the risk. My advice: get it in writing from NYSDOL before you move. Email them your specific situation and get an official response you can refer back to if questions come up later.

The whole NYS Department of Labor system is a joke anyway. They make it SO complicated to figure out your benefits and then half the time the website doesn't even work when you try to file your weekly claim. And don't even get me started on how long adjudication takes when they decide to review your case for no reason...

I just went through this process myself a few months ago. @Aisha Mahmood your calculation sounds about right - with $18/hour retail work you'll probably get somewhere in the $300-350 range weekly. One thing that really helped me was creating a spreadsheet to track everything - my weekly certifications, job search activities, and benefit payments. Also make sure you file your first weekly certification right away even if you haven't received your monetary determination yet, otherwise you could lose that first week of benefits. The whole process is definitely confusing at first but once you get into the routine it becomes more manageable.

Just want to add that timing matters here too. Don't let too much time pass between when your disability ends and when you file for unemployment. There are specific timeframes you need to follow, and delays can affect your claim approval.

I went through this exact situation about 8 months ago with a knee injury. The most important thing is that you absolutely cannot collect both disability and unemployment simultaneously - it's considered fraud. You need medical clearance stating you're able to work before you can file for UI benefits. What worked for me was getting a detailed letter from my doctor specifying exactly what I could and couldn't do (like no lifting over 20 lbs, no standing for more than 2 hours, etc.). Then when my employer couldn't accommodate those restrictions, I was able to file for unemployment. Just make sure you keep all your medical documentation organized because NYS Department of Labor will likely request it during the review process.