Glad to hear you got it resolved! This is a good reminder that persistence pays off when dealing with unemployment issues. And it's always a good idea to explore multiple avenues when you're stuck.

Congratulations on getting through @Hunter Hampton! Your update is really encouraging for those of us still struggling with this. I'm curious - when you used Claimyr, did you have to provide them with your personal information like SSN or account details? I'm interested in trying it but want to make sure it's secure before sharing sensitive info. Also, do you remember roughly what the cost was? Thanks for taking the time to update us with your success story!

I missed certifying last month when I went to visit my mom in the hospital and didn't realize until Wednesday. Still got paid fine just 3 days late. But make sure you don't forget to answer the work search questions correctly or they might flag your account for review.

Just to add another data point - I've been on NY unemployment for about 6 months now and I've had to certify late probably 4 or 5 times due to work interviews, family stuff, etc. Every single time I still got my full payment, just delayed by however many days late I was. The longest I waited was when I certified on a Friday and got paid the following Tuesday instead of my usual Wednesday. As long as you're within that Sunday-Saturday window, you're totally fine! Don't stress about it too much.

guys im so stressed. been waiting since december, rent is due, and my landlord is breathing down my neck. any ideas for explaining this situation to creditors?? 😰

I'm dealing with the exact same issue - filed in late January and radio silence since then. What's really frustrating is that I've been diligently certifying every week but my online account just shows "pending" with no timeline or updates. I've tried calling dozens of times but it's always busy or I get disconnected after waiting on hold forever. It's nerve-wracking not knowing if there's an issue with my claim or if it's just the massive backlog. At this point I'm wondering if I should reach out to my assembly member like someone suggested. This whole situation is causing so much stress when we're already dealing with being unemployed! 😤

Before panicking, try logging out completely and logging back in. Sometimes the portal has display glitches. If it still shows disqualified, you'll need to call or request a hearing if no resolution through phone contact.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Been collecting for about 2 months with no problems, then boom - disqualified out of nowhere this week. Like you, I can't find any explanation in my account and I didn't change anything about my job search or availability. It's so stressful not knowing what triggered it. I'm going to try the logout/login suggestion and then start calling tomorrow morning. Keep us posted on what you find out - maybe we can help each other figure this out.

Just wanted to say good luck with your claim! I filed mine last month and it went pretty smoothly. The online system worked fine and I got approved in about 2 weeks.

Thanks for all the helpful responses! I'm feeling more confident about filing now. It sounds like the actual unemployment rate doesn't really affect individual claims much, which makes sense. I was laid off due to company downsizing so I should meet the "no fault of your own" requirement. Good to know about the 3 work search activities per week - I'll make sure to document everything properly. @Eli Wang, it's encouraging to hear your claim went smoothly recently!