The whole system is set up to screw people over. They don't tell you about deadlines clearly, then act like it's your fault when you miss benefits. I bet half the people who deserve UI never even know they can apply.

I just went through this exact situation last month! You definitely can't get those 6 weeks back, but don't let that stop you from filing immediately. Even though you missed out on some benefits, you can still collect for the remaining weeks of your unemployment. The application process online isn't too bad once you get started - just make sure you have your Social Security card, driver's license, and any paperwork from your employer ready. Also keep in mind you'll need to certify for benefits every week going forward, so set a reminder for yourself. Better to start collecting something now than to keep waiting and lose even more potential benefits.

This happened to me and it's because my claim hit the 26-week mark and needed to be reviewed before continuing. System didn't tell me this AT ALL, just gave the error you described. Had to call to find out.

OMG this is happening to me too right now! I've been trying since Sunday and getting the exact same "already filed" error. So relieved to see I'm not the only one but also terrified after reading about people getting hacked 😰 I'm gonna try the midnight trick tonight and if that doesn't work I'll definitely call first thing tomorrow morning. Has anyone actually gotten through to someone today? The phone lines seem even busier than usual

Thanks, that's reassuring. I'll give it another week before I start panicking and calling again!

Just went through this exact same process yesterday! Took me about 40 calls over two days but finally got through around 2pm. The specialist was actually really helpful once I connected - walked me through everything step by step and even explained what to expect next. For anyone still struggling, I noticed I had better luck when I called during lunch hours (12-2pm) rather than first thing in the morning. Also make sure you have all your employer info written down beforehand because they move pretty quickly once you're connected. Hang in there everyone, it's frustrating but worth the persistence! 🙏

Congrats! The system usually works pretty smoothly for stopping benefits when you report work. Just file your weekly claims honestly and you'll be fine.

Just went through this same process a few months ago! You definitely want to report it on your next weekly claim when they ask about work activity. The system is pretty efficient - once you report full-time employment, your benefits will automatically stop for that week and going forward. Don't stress too much about the exact timing, just be honest about your start date when you file your weekly certification. The important thing is not to continue claiming benefits once you're working full-time. Good luck with the new job!

Update from what I heard: NYSDOL is aware of the duplicate waiver emails and they're working on sending a clarification email to everyone affected. But don't wait for that email - if you're concerned, you should still call to verify your status. The new system migration has caused lots of headaches for both staff and claimants.

Glad to hear you got it sorted out! For anyone else dealing with this - I work in IT and system migrations like this often trigger duplicate automated emails because the new system doesn't properly sync with historical data from the old system. It's frustrating but pretty common during transitions. Definitely always better to call and confirm rather than assume it's just a glitch, especially with something as important as overpayment waivers.