For anyone new to the system, here's what you need to know about holiday delays: Payments typically drop the next business day DON'T panic if you don't see it right away They won't respond to questions about where your money is during the delay Plan ahead for these delays around major holidays If you absolutely need to speak with someone, try claimyr.com - they handle the calling and holding for you. Been through this rodeo many times, just gotta roll with it 🤷‍♂️

which holiday is it even for? feels like they take every possible day off 🤡

Did you recently complete your first 10 weeks of benefits? Sometimes there's a recalculation that happens after the initial period, especially if there were any wage verification issues during your original claim processing.

I had a similar issue last year where my benefits suddenly dropped with no warning. In my case, it turned out that NYS Department of Labor had received updated wage information from a previous employer that changed my base period calculation. The really frustrating part is that they don't automatically send you a notice explaining the change - you have to specifically request a "monetary redetermination notice" to get the details. I'd suggest calling and asking specifically for that document, or if you can't get through by phone, try sending a secure message through your my.ny.gov account requesting an explanation of the benefit reduction and asking for any notices related to monetary redetermination.

good luck mama! its tough out there but you got this

I'm in a very similar situation - been home with my kids for 5 years and just started looking for work again. What I learned is that even though you can't get regular unemployment, there are some other programs that might help. Check if you qualify for emergency assistance through your county's social services department. Also, some community colleges have programs specifically for parents returning to work that include childcare assistance while you're in classes or training. The library in my area also has free computer classes and job search workshops that have been really helpful for getting back up to speed with technology and job applications.

I was told my claim was priority back in May, and after 2 weeks of nothing, I called and they said there was no priority flag on my account! The first rep had lied just to get me off the phone. Make sure you call back and confirm it's actually been marked priority.

I'm in a similar situation right now - been waiting 8 days since they told me my claim was on priority status. Reading all these responses is both helpful and terrifying lol. Sounds like it really varies wildly from person to person. I've been checking my payment history obsessively too but still nothing. At least now I know to also check messages and maybe try calling back to confirm the priority flag is actually there. The idea of contacting my assembly person's office is interesting - never thought of that approach. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, it helps to know I'm not alone in this nightmare!

Just apply anyway! The worst they can do is say no, and you might be surprised. I thought I didn't have enough earnings from my seasonal job but apparently working at different places in different quarters still counts toward your total. Don't overthink it.

@Keisha Williams - You can find your base period quarters by looking at when you file your claim. If you file today, your base period would be January 2024 through December 2024. The NYS DOL website has a tool under "Unemployment Insurance" > "File a Claim" that shows your exact base period dates. You can also log into your online account once you start the application process to see your wage history. Don't worry about having every single pay stub - they usually have your wage information from employers already, but it's good to have some records just in case there are discrepancies.