I feel ur pain man. The ny unemployment system is an absolute joke 🤡 I literally had to use claimyr.com after 2 months of getting nowhere with ID.me and the regular phone lines. Within 2 days of using that service I had an agent sort my claim and money hit my account 3 days later.

I'm dealing with something similar right now! Been stuck in ID.me limbo for 6 weeks after my initial verification failed. What I've learned from lurking in forums is that there are actually multiple paths to resolution: 1. The nuclear option: Contact your state assemblyperson or senator's office. They have direct lines to DOL and can often get ID.me requirements waived entirely. I just submitted a request to mine yesterday. 2. For ID.me specifically: Try the "trusted referee" video chat option if it becomes available after failed attempts. Yes the wait is brutal (3-4 hours) but you get a real human who can manually verify you. 3. The bypass route: Services like claimyr.com that connect you directly to NY DOL agents who can sometimes override the ID.me requirement altogether. 4. Last resort: Create a completely new ID.me account with a different email if your current one is flagged beyond repair. The whole system is absolutely broken - forcing us to use a third-party verification company that's clearly overwhelmed. Hang in there, there ARE ways through this maze even though it shouldn't be this hard to access our own benefits.

yeah my boss always gets mad when people file unemployment like it comes out of his pocket directly lol

As someone who just went through the employer registration process with NYS Department of Labor, here are the key steps: 1) Register online through the NYS Business Express portal, 2) You'll get assigned an unemployment insurance account number, 3) File quarterly wage reports (Form NYS-45) and pay UI taxes based on your payroll. The current new employer rate is around 4.1% on the first $12,300 of each employee's wages. Make sure to keep detailed records of hiring dates, wages, and any separations - you'll need this info for the quarterly reports.

Same boat here! Certified Wednesday and still waiting. At least I'm not the only one dealing with this delay.

I work for a payroll company and we see this delay with NYS Department of Labor payments pretty regularly, especially on weeks with high volume. The system can get backlogged and payments that normally process in 2-3 days can take up to 5-7 business days. Since you certified Tuesday, I'd give it until early next week before panicking. The good news is that when it does come through, it will include the full amount you're owed. If you're really strapped for cash, some banks offer emergency overdraft protection that might help cover your rent until the payment arrives.

tried calling 48 times today... might have to try that claimyr thing everyone keeps talking about

Had the exact same problem last month! Here's what finally worked for me - I had to update my browser AND disable all extensions (especially ad blockers). The NY system is super picky about that stuff. Also try using a different device if you have one available. I was banging my head against the wall for days until I tried my old laptop and boom, worked instantly. Don't give up on the direct deposit - that KeyBank card will nickel and dime you to death!

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.

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!