Just a quick update check - were you able to get through to anyone? Did any of the suggestions help? The interstate claims idea sounds most promising given your situation.

Just wanted to follow up - any luck? The interstate claims issue definitely sounds like what's happening. When I used Claimyr, the agent told me interstate claims are taking forever right now because some states are slow to verify employment.

hey i need help too my claim says its pending for 2 months now but thats not what the OP is asking sorry lol. but yeah u definitely gotta call them. my cousin had this happen and they eventually paid him all at once.

To directly address your situation: 1. Your backpay eligibility is preserved even though you've returned to work. The system maintains records of your certifications. 2. You need to submit a backdate request specifically for those missed weeks (July-September 2025). This is done by speaking with an agent. 3. Since you've returned to work, make sure to note the exact date you became employed again, as this will be important for determining your final eligible week. 4. Bring documentation of your job search activities for those weeks in question, as they may request this to verify eligibility for the back weeks. 5. Once resolved, payment typically arrives within 2-3 business days for all eligible back weeks at once. The technical term for what you need is a "backdated payment review" for weeks where certification was completed but payment was not issued.

Has anyone else noticed that it's IMPOSSIBLE to reach them by phone this month???? I swear they've reduced staff or something because back in January I could at least get through after a few hours of trying but now it's just busy signals or the "call back later" message EVERY SINGLE TIME!!!!

UPDATE 2: I FINALLY got through to someone! Used the Claimyr service that was recommended here after trying for three more days on my own with no luck. The agent found the problem immediately - there was a flag on my account because I had worked in another state briefly last year. They had to verify my wages from both states. The agent removed the hold and said I should receive ALL my backpay within 3 business days! Such a relief after 10+ weeks of nothing. Will update when the money actually hits my account. Thank you all for your help and suggestions!

Yes, I'm definitely going to stay on top of the weekly certifications now. Thanks again for all your help!

CONGRATS!! This gives me hope! I'm contacting my assembly person right now!

Tax advisor here. A few important points about NY unemployment 1099-Gs: 1. They must be issued by January 31st by law 2. They're now primarily digital - paper copies are only mailed if you specifically requested that option 3. If you don't receive your form by February 5th, don't wait - contact NYSDOL immediately 4. You can request a duplicate or corrected 1099-G through your online account or by phone 5. Remember to check that the tax withholding amount (if you elected withholding) is correctly reflected Double-check all information carefully - errors on 1099-Gs are more common than you might think and can cause issues with the IRS if your reported income doesn't match their records.

Just wanted to update everyone - I just checked my account and my 1099-G for 2024 is already posted! They must be releasing them in batches. Mine shows it was generated yesterday. The navigation is a bit different this year though. I had to go to My Online Forms > Tax Documents > 2024 to find it.

just wondering... even with the lower amount are u still getting paid regularly? cause I've been waiting 5 weeks with ZERO payments and would take ANY amount at this point lol

Just wanted to follow up - were you able to get through to a representative? If not, besides the suggestions others have mentioned, you can also try contacting your state senator or assembly member's office. They often have direct contacts at NYSDOL and can escalate cases like yours. Many unemployment issues get resolved quickly once a legislative office inquires about them.

wait are we supposed to be applying to jobs every day?? i thought it was just 3 per week? now im worried

UPDATE: I finally got through!!! Used that Claimyr service someone mentioned, and I was connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out there was an identity verification flag on my account from when I first applied back in May. The agent was able to clear it and release all my payments! They should be in my account within 3 business days. The agent also explained that weird message about exhausting benefits - apparently there was a glitch in the system that was showing an old claim from someone else with a similar name!!! Can you believe that?? So glad I finally got this sorted out. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!!

Here's what's actually happening: In NY, you get 26 weeks of regular UI benefits within a 52-week benefit year. Your benefit year runs until 01/09/2026, but you've already used your 26 weeks of benefits. Now you need to speak with a representative to determine if you qualify for any extension programs that might be available in 2025. The reason the system doesn't give you an option to file a new claim is because your current claim isn't expired yet. Filing a new claim while you have an active benefit year can actually cause problems in the system and delay any potential benefits.

my cousin works for unemployment (not in NY tho) and she says this happens all the time. most states give you like 26 weeks of payments but your "claim year" is 52 weeks. so yeah your claim is still active but you used all your weeks. thats why it wont let you file a new one yet.

Just to add my personal experience - anytime I've reported part-time work on my claim, my payment is delayed by 2-3 days compared to weeks with no income. I think this is just standard procedure while they adjust the payment amount. Since your payment history shows it as processed, you should be fine.

UPDATE: The money just hit my account this morning (Monday)! You were all right - the delay seems to have been because I reported part-time income for the first time. Thanks everyone for helping me stay calm and explaining what was happening. Next time I won't panic so quickly!

Thanks for sharing the resolution! For anyone else experiencing this issue, here are a few important points: 1. If you received a partial payment, don't submit a new certification trying to claim the missing amount - this could complicate your claim 2. Document the partial payment by taking screenshots of your payment history 3. The system should automatically correct itself with the fix they're implementing, but if you don't receive the remainder within 5 business days, you'll need to contact them again 4. This won't affect your total benefit amount or extend your benefit year - it's just a processing delay Glad you were able to get this resolved!

anyone get their missing money yet? its been 3 days for me and still nothing