Just wanted to update - I used Claimyr this morning and got through to an agent who confirmed they're having major issues with the appeals portal. They're actually aware of the problem and said they're working on it, but no ETA for a fix. The agent was able to note in my file that I attempted to file online multiple times before the deadline.

UPDATE: NYSDOL just announced they're extending all appeal deadlines by 14 days due to the technical issues with their portal. Check your email or message inbox on your NY.gov account for the official notification. This should give you some breathing room while they fix the system.

One more important thing - while working on your unemployment appeal, immediately apply for emergency assistance benefits through HRA. You may qualify for emergency cash assistance, SNAP benefits (food stamps), and emergency rental assistance even while your unemployment is under appeal. Many people don't realize these programs exist separately from unemployment insurance. Visit ACCESS HRA online or go to your local HRA office in person - tell them you have a 4-year-old and are facing homelessness, and they should expedite your case. This can provide a financial bridge while your unemployment appeal is being processed.

That's great news about the emergency assistance! Regarding your unemployment appeal, make sure to specifically mention in your appeal that you had two employers and suspect one may not be showing in the system. Request a "wage investigation" as part of your appeal. This triggers a separate process where they contact the employer directly to verify your employment. Also, when providing documentation, include your first and last paystubs from BOTH employers, as this proves the duration of employment clearly. For the LQ-510 code specifically, they're looking at whether you earned at least $3,100 in your base period and worked in at least two calendar quarters. With 18 months of work history, you should easily meet this unless your wages were very low.

Update on your situation: I just checked the NYSDOL website and they posted a notice yesterday that they're experiencing a technical issue affecting some claims filed between January-March 2025. They're working on a fix and claim it will be resolved by April 20th. If your claim falls in that period, this might be affecting you. Check their Twitter account (@NYSLabor) for the most current updates.

Thank you for checking this! I just looked at their Twitter and saw the notice. My claim was filed in January so that must be why I'm affected. Still going to try reaching them by phone since I can't wait until April 20th for rent, but at least now I know what's happening. Really appreciate you sharing this update.

my brothers claim was pending for like 2 months but he never got an interview they just suddenly approved it. the whole system is random tbh

UPDATE: I finally got my interview call today!!! It's been exactly 17 days since they told me someone would call. The interview was super quick - just asked about my last employer, why I was let go, and verified my personal info. The interviewer said my payments should start processing in 24-48 hours. Fingers crossed!!!

i waited almost 4 months for my hearing last year. the whole system is a mess. when i finally got my hearing the judge was actually pretty fair tho. won my appeal. hang in there

One important thing to note: Once you do get your hearing scheduled, make absolutely sure you attend it! If you miss the hearing, it's extremely difficult to get it rescheduled and your appeal will likely be dismissed. They usually give you very little notice too - sometimes just a week or so. Make sure your address is up to date in the system and check your mail daily.

I'm actually having the same issue! Certified Sunday and nothing in my account today. I've been receiving benefits since November 2024 and this is the first delay. Glad I'm not the only one experiencing this - makes me feel a bit better that it's probably a system issue rather than something with my specific claim.

UPDATE: My payment just hit my account about an hour ago (Thursday morning)! Just one day late. Hopefully yours arrives today too!

Update: My cousin tried calling for hours yesterday with no luck. We're going to try that Claimyr service someone mentioned above tomorrow. They already filed the unemployment claim online but haven't heard anything back yet. The company is now claiming they were fired for "poor performance" even though they've never had a negative review in 3 years. Is there any way to speed up the wage claim process? Every day without income is making things more stressful.

Final update from our experience: Finally got through to NYSDOL using Claimyr - well worth it! The unemployment claim is now being expedited, and a wage investigator has been assigned to the overtime case. They said the sudden "poor performance" claim without documentation is a red flag for retaliation. For anyone else in similar situations - document EVERYTHING, file claims immediately, and expect the employer to come up with excuses. Getting through to a real person makes all the difference in these cases!

Keep us updated! Wanna know if this fixes it for u. The whole system is a mess but hang in there!

I went through this in January. After ID.me AND uploading employment docs, it still took about 10 days before payments started. The maximum payable amount just sits there taunting you until they release it lol. Hang in there.

btw has anyone gotten the letter from irs after getting the deposit? i got money in my acct but no explanation of how they calculated it

Update: I just checked my IRS transcript like someone suggested, and I do see an adjustment scheduled for next week! It's not a huge amount ($286) but definitely better than nothing. Thanks everyone for the help! For anyone else wondering, definitely check your transcript - it showed up there before anywhere else.

my friend just started getting unemployment last month and his first payment took way longer than usual so maybe thats happening to u too

Just checking back - did your payment arrive today? Most people should see their funds by now if the release date was the 3rd.