I went through the exact same thing last year and the waiting period is absolutely nerve-wracking! In my case, it took about 3 weeks to get the decision letter in the mail, and my online account updated about 5 days after the letter arrived. The key thing to remember is that 10 days is still very early in the process - most decisions take 2-5 weeks depending on the judge's caseload. When I won my appeal, they automatically restored my claim and I received a lump sum payment for all the weeks I had missed, backdated to my original filing date. The fact that you felt the hearing went "okay" is actually encouraging - the judges are trained to remain neutral, so don't read too much into their demeanor. One tip: make sure to keep certifying for weekly benefits even while you're waiting for the decision, because if you win, those weeks will count toward your total benefit period. Try to be patient for at least another week or two before getting concerned about the timeline. You've got this!

I just went through this exact situation about 4 months ago and I completely understand the stress you're feeling! The waiting period after an appeal hearing is honestly one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of the whole unemployment process. In my case, it took exactly 19 days to receive the written decision in the mail, and my my.ny.gov account status updated about 3 days after the letter arrived. The fact that you're only at 10 days means you're still well within the normal timeframe - most decisions come between 2-4 weeks after the hearing. One thing that really helped me during the wait was remembering that no news doesn't necessarily mean bad news. The administrative law judges have to carefully review all the testimony and evidence before making their decision, which takes time. When I did win my appeal, they backdated all my benefits to my original claim date and I received everything I was owed in a lump sum payment. Keep hanging in there - the waiting is the hardest part but you should hear something soon!

I'm currently going through this exact same situation and this thread has been absolutely invaluable! My effective days just hit 0 two days ago and I was completely panicking until I found all these detailed experiences. After reading through everyone's advice, I immediately checked my benefit year end date in my online account and discovered it expires in just 4 days - cutting it really close! I'm filing my new claim tomorrow morning based on all the recommendations here about not waiting until the last minute. I've already started organizing all my employment records from the past 18 months since it's clear they'll ask for everything again from scratch. It's actually kind of annoying that they make you re-enter all the same information they already have, but at least now I know what to expect. The most reassuring thing I've learned from this thread is that as long as I keep certifying weekly during the processing period, I'll get backpaid for all those weeks once the new claim is approved. That takes away so much of the financial stress about the gap period. For anyone else in this situation - definitely check your benefit year end date FIRST before doing anything else. That one piece of information determines your entire next steps. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - you've made this whole confusing process so much more manageable!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now and this thread has been such a lifesaver! My effective days hit 0 yesterday and I was completely lost about what to do next. After reading everyone's detailed experiences, I logged into my account and checked my benefit year end date - turns out it expires next week! I'm definitely going to file a new claim this week based on all the advice here about not waiting until the last minute. I've already started gathering my employment records from the past 18 months since it's clear they'll ask for everything again from scratch, which is pretty annoying but at least now I know what to expect. The most reassuring thing I've learned from this thread is that as long as I keep certifying weekly during the processing period, I'll get backpaid for all those weeks once approved. That takes away so much of the financial anxiety about potential gaps in payments. One question for those who recently went through this - did you encounter any specific technical issues with the online filing system, or any particular sections that were confusing? I want to make sure I'm prepared for any potential hiccups when I submit my application. Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and experiences - you've turned what felt like a crisis into a manageable process with clear next steps!

I'm in the exact same boat! Started collecting in late January after being laid off and I've already had two verification interviews - one in February and another just last week. Like you, I was totally caught off guard by how frequent these are compared to what friends experienced in previous years. What's really helped me is keeping a detailed spreadsheet of all my job search activities with dates, company names, position titles, and follow-up actions. During my second interview, the rep actually complimented how organized my records were and said it made the call go much smoother. The rep also mentioned that these frequent early checks are part of their fraud prevention updates for 2025, and that once you pass the initial verification period (usually 8-10 weeks), they switch you to much less frequent random checks. So hopefully we're both almost through the intensive phase! Hang in there - sounds like you're doing everything right and this should get easier soon.

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now! Filed in early February after a company restructuring and just had my second verification interview yesterday. Like everyone else here, I was completely blindsided by how frequent these are - nobody warned me this was the new normal for 2025. What really helped me prepare was reading through all the experiences shared here. I created a detailed log with dates, company names, positions applied for, and any follow-up actions. The interview went smoothly and only took about 15 minutes. The rep confirmed what others have mentioned - they're doing enhanced verification for the first 8-10 weeks on new claims as part of their updated fraud prevention measures. She said I'd probably have one more check in about a month, then move to quarterly reviews if everything continues going well. It's definitely stressful when you're already dealing with job loss, but at least knowing it's standard procedure now makes it less worrying. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helped calm my nerves!

This thread has been a lifesaver! I'm about 6 weeks into my NY unemployment claim and have been having the exact same confusion. I currently show 76 effective days remaining, which I now understand means I have 19 weeks left (76 ÷ 4 = 19) - not the 10-11 weeks I was calculating based on calendar days! What really gets me is how this isn't explained ANYWHERE in the initial paperwork or orientation materials. I've been stressed for weeks thinking I was running out of benefits way faster than I should be. The effective days system actually makes a lot of sense once you understand it, but they really need to do a better job explaining it upfront. I'm definitely going to start tracking this in a spreadsheet like others have mentioned. Thanks to everyone who took the time to explain this so clearly - you've probably saved a lot of people from unnecessary panic attacks over their benefit calculations!

I'm new to this community and just started my NY unemployment claim last week. Reading through this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! I was having the exact same confusion about the day counting system. I currently have 92 effective days showing on my account, which based on everyone's explanations means I have 23 weeks of benefits left (92 ÷ 4 = 23). I was initially panicking thinking I only had about 13 weeks based on calendar days. What a relief! It's really frustrating that NY DOL doesn't explain this effective days system clearly when you first file. I spent so much time worried that something was wrong with my account. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and math examples - this community is incredibly valuable for navigating these confusing systems. I'm definitely going to start tracking my effective days in a spreadsheet now that I understand how it all works!

To clarify the timeline: File your claim immediately (can be done online). You'll have a one-week waiting period that's unpaid. If your employer contests, it goes to adjudication which can take 2-6 weeks. If approved after adjudication, you get backpay for all eligible weeks. The sooner you file, the sooner the clock starts ticking.

Just went through this exact situation 3 months ago. File immediately - don't wait! The one-week waiting period Maxwell mentioned is accurate, but it only starts counting once you file. If your employer contests (which they probably will since you were fired), be prepared to explain your side during the adjudication process. The fact that you complained about safety issues before being fired could actually work in your favor - that might be considered retaliation rather than legitimate performance-based termination. Keep all documentation about those safety complaints. In the meantime, start job searching actively because you'll need to prove you're looking for work to keep getting benefits.