UGH the whole system is so unpredictable!! I've had payments delayed for no reason at all, then other times they come early. NYS Department of Labor really needs to give us better communication about when to expect our money especially around holidays.

same question here but for different reason - does anyone know if we still have to do our weekly claim on monday even though its memorial day?

Check the my.ny.gov site - there should be a notice if offices are closed today. But definitely file that appeal online ASAP since you're cutting it close on the deadline!

I went through a similar situation last year when I was laid off. The online appeal system through my.ny.gov is definitely your best bet - it's available 24/7 and you'll get an email confirmation once it's submitted. Make sure to clearly explain in your appeal that you were laid off due to company downsizing, not a voluntary quit. Include any documentation you have like your termination letter, layoff notice, or emails from HR. The key is being very specific about the circumstances. Don't panic - as long as you submit it before the deadline tomorrow, you should be fine. The system timestamps everything so they'll know it was filed on time.

Just a heads up - make sure you apply as soon as possible because there's a waiting week before you can start receiving benefits. Also you'll need to file weekly claims every week even if your initial application is still being processed. The NYS Department of Labor website has all the instructions but it can be confusing at first.

I went through this process about 6 months ago when I was laid off. One thing I wish someone had told me is to take screenshots of your confirmation pages after you submit everything - the system can be glitchy sometimes and it's good to have proof you filed on time. Also, if you worked for multiple employers in the past 18 months, gather all that info before you start because the application will time out if you take too long looking things up. Good luck with your application!

Y'all are making this so complicated. Just certify for this week on Sunday like normal. Then on Tuesday (after Labor Day) file a new claim. Then keep certifying each week. If payments stop, THAT'S when you need to call.

I went through this exact same situation with my BYE falling on July 4th last year. Here's what worked for me: certify this Sunday as normal, then file your new claim on Tuesday September 5th (the day after Labor Day). The holiday doesn't change the basic process, but it might delay processing times since offices are closed Monday. Keep all your documentation ready - especially any part-time work records since you mentioned freelancing. The key is to not skip any certifications during the transition. If your payments get held up (which honestly happens to most people), you'll need to call, but at least you won't lose any weeks by following the normal schedule. Good luck!

Same thing happened to my neighbor - turned out she forgot to report some cash tips from her waitressing job. NYS Department of Labor just made her pay it back over time, no criminal charges. As long as you cooperate and don't try to hide anything, you should be okay.

I went through something similar with NYS DOL last year - got an overpayment notice for $3,400 and was absolutely terrified about the fraud investigation part. Turns out I had been miscalculating my gross vs net earnings when reporting part-time work. The key thing that helped me was gathering ALL my pay stubs and employment records before my hearing. I also wrote a detailed letter explaining exactly how I calculated my earnings each week and where I think the confusion happened. The hearing officer could see it was an honest mistake and they waived the fraud penalties, though I still had to repay the overpayment. Don't panic - focus on documenting everything and being completely transparent about what happened.