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Just want to say hang in there - the waiting is the worst part but most claims do get approved eventually if you were legitimately laid off or fired without cause.
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed my claim two weeks ago and it's still showing "adjudication in progress." I called the main NYS DOL number multiple times but can never get through - it either hangs up or puts me on hold for hours. Has anyone had luck calling at specific times of day? I'm wondering if there are better hours to try reaching them. Also, @StellarSurfer, did you get laid off or was it a different separation reason? I'm hoping that makes a difference in processing time.
I'm also in aerospace and got laid off from a propulsion systems company last month. The market is definitely tough right now - I've been tracking openings on Indeed and LinkedIn and there's maybe 2-3 new postings per week for our skill level in the whole NYC metro area. What's helped me with the NYS Department of Labor job search requirements is reaching out to former colleagues who moved to other companies, even if they don't have openings. Those networking contacts count toward your weekly requirement and sometimes they know about positions that aren't posted yet. Also consider defense contractors doing work outside traditional aerospace - some are hiring for space/satellite projects.
THE BASE PERIOD SYSTEM IS SO STUPID! Why can't they just use your most recent wages like any normal person would expect??? I lost out on hundreds of dollars because I started a better job right before filing and those wages didn't count. The whole system is designed to screw people over.
Just went through this same thing last month. You can also request a monetary redetermination if you think they calculated your base period wrong. I had to submit pay stubs to prove my wages were higher than what showed up in their system.
@Diego Chavez How long did the monetary redetermination process take? I m'dealing with a similar situation where my employer didn t'report all my wages correctly and I want to know what kind of timeline I m'looking at.
Protip: you can check your payment history on the website under 'View Payment History'. It'll show if its been released yet
Just wanted to add that if you're worried about timing, the NY DOL website also has a "Payment Release Calendar" that shows which days payments typically get processed. Really helpful for planning around weekends and holidays. Also, some banks like Capital One and Ally tend to process ACH transfers a day earlier than the big banks.
Asher Levin
when u finally get thru make sure u ask them to update ur email AND set up ur NY.gov ID!!! thats different from ur unemployment login and makes everything easier in the future. i lost my login info 3 times before an agent showed me this trick.
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Serene Snow
•the ny.gov ID is key! Once you have that set up, you can access all kinds of state services with one login. unemployment, tax stuff, dmv, everything
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GalaxyGlider
I went through this exact nightmare last year! What finally worked for me was going to my local One-Stop Career Center in person. I know it's a pain to travel, but I brought my ID, social security card, and an old paystub from when I was collecting benefits. The staff there were able to verify my identity and reset my account on the spot. They even printed out my 1099-G right there. Much faster than the phone runaround, and you're dealing with actual humans who want to help instead of that broken phone system. Look up "One-Stop Career Center" + your county name to find the closest location. Most are open Mon-Fri 9-5. Save yourself the phone hell!
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