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Wait are we talking about the same thing? I thought payment released meant it was already in your account? I'm so confused by all this unemployment terminology. My claim status says pending but I filed my weekly claim on Sunday like always.
No, 'payment released' means NYS Department of Labor has approved and sent the payment to your bank, but your bank still needs to process it. 'Pending' means your weekly claim is still being reviewed and hasn't been approved for payment yet.
Don't panic! I've been on unemployment for about 6 months now and the timing can definitely vary. If your payment was released yesterday and you have direct deposit set up, you should see it by tomorrow or Friday at the latest. Banks typically process unemployment deposits in the early morning hours, so check your account first thing when you wake up. Since you mentioned rent is due soon, you might also want to reach out to your landlord to let them know there could be a day or two delay - most are understanding about unemployment timing issues. Keep an eye on your bank account and if you don't see anything by Friday evening, then I'd start making calls to your bank.
This is really helpful advice! I'm also new to unemployment and the waiting is nerve-wracking. Good point about contacting the landlord - I never thought about giving them a heads up about potential timing delays. Question though - if the payment doesn't show up by Friday, is it better to call the bank first or NYS Department of Labor? Want to make sure I'm calling the right place if there's an issue.
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I'm in a really similar situation - been on unemployment for about 6 weeks after getting laid off from my job in Buffalo, and I'm considering moving back home to Pennsylvania to stay with my parents while I get back on my feet. Reading through everyone's experiences here is super helpful, especially the advice about calling NYS Department of Labor BEFORE making the move. I had no idea that was so important - I was just going to update my address online and figure it out later. Does anyone know if there's a best time of day to call them to actually get through? I've tried calling a few times about other issues and could never get past the automated system. Also wondering if the process is any different for people who are moving to stay with family versus those who are moving for other reasons - do they ask about your living situation or is it more just about confirming you'll still be available for work?
@Javier Morales I ve'had some luck getting through to NYS Department of Labor by calling right when they open at 8 AM - the lines seem to be less jammed first thing in the morning. As for the family situation, I don t'think they really care about the specific reason for your move as long as you can demonstrate you re'still actively seeking work and would be available to return for suitable employment. The key thing seems to be showing you re'not just using the move as an excuse to stop job searching. I d'recommend having a clear explanation ready about how you ll'continue your job search from Pennsylvania and maybe mention that staying with family will actually help you be more financially stable during your search. From what I ve'read in other threads, they re'generally understanding about people needing to reduce expenses during unemployment - they just want to make sure you re'still genuinely looking for work.
I went through something similar about 18 months ago when I moved from Long Island to my cousin's place in Connecticut after my retail management job ended. The biggest thing I learned is that you absolutely MUST call NYS Department of Labor before you move - don't just update your address online first like I did. That caused a 2-week delay in my payments while they sorted everything out. When I finally got through to them (calling right at 8 AM helped), they were actually pretty reasonable about it. They just wanted confirmation that I understood I still needed to be available for work in NY if something suitable came up. For the job search requirements, I found that mixing remote positions, local CT jobs, and some NY-based remote roles worked well. The agent I spoke with said as long as I was genuinely looking for work and could reasonably get back to NY for interviews or work, I'd be fine. My weekly benefit amount stayed the same throughout the whole process. Just make sure to keep detailed records of all your job search activities - date, company, position, how you applied - because they can request that information at any time.
@Amina Diop This is really helpful to hear from someone who went through it successfully! I m'glad you were able to sort everything out even after the initial hiccup with updating your address first. Your point about calling right at 8 AM is great advice - I ll'definitely try that approach. I m'curious about the job search documentation you mentioned - when you say to keep detailed records including how you applied, do you mean like whether it was through their website, a job board, email, etc.? I want to make sure I m'tracking the right level of detail. Also, did NYS Department of Labor ever actually request to see your job search records, or is it more of a just "in case precaution?" I m'trying to get a sense of how often they actually audit these things versus just wanting to know you re'keeping track.
@Amina Diop Your experience with the 2-week payment delay is exactly what I m'trying to avoid! Thanks for the heads up about calling before updating the address online. I m'actually planning a similar move from Rochester to stay with family in Massachusetts, so your Connecticut experience is really relevant. Quick question - when you mentioned keeping detailed records of job search activities, did you use any specific format or app to track everything, or just a simple spreadsheet? I want to make sure I m'organized from day one. Also, during those 2 weeks when your payments were delayed, did you still have to file your weekly certifications as usual, or did they put everything on hold until it was sorted out? I m'trying to prepare for potential hiccups in the process.
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Update: I just checked my account this morning and another batch of backpay hit my account! Looks like everyone who said to be patient was right. There are still a few weeks missing but I'm guessing those will come in the next batch. Thanks for all the advice!
awesome!! glad it worked out for u!
Great to hear! This is exactly how the system typically works. The remaining weeks should follow in another batch soon.
That's great news that you got another batch! I'm in a similar situation - got my first backpay installment about 6 days ago and have been anxiously checking my account every morning since. It's really reassuring to hear that yours continued to come through. How many weeks are you still waiting for? I think I have about 4-5 weeks left based on my calculations but it's hard to know for sure without the system showing a clear breakdown.
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Just file the claim and let them sort it out. Better to apply and potentially get denied than not apply at all. You can always appeal if they make the wrong decision initially.
This happened to my coworker a few months ago and she got her benefits without any issues. The important thing is documenting everything - keep copies of your resignation letter with the date you submitted it and your intended last day, plus any emails or texts about them telling you to leave early. NYS Department of Labor will want to see that timeline clearly. Also, don't worry about mentioning your future job start date - you're entitled to benefits for the gap period between jobs as long as you're available to work during that time.
This is really helpful advice about documenting everything! I do have my resignation email saved with the original date I submitted it, and I screenshot the text message my manager sent telling me not to come back. Should I also try to get something in writing from HR about why they decided to end my employment early, or is what I have enough?
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I'm currently in the exact same situation - my benefits ended about 6 months ago and I've been working part-time at a retail store since then, but they just cut my hours to almost nothing so I need to file again. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful! It's such a relief to see so many people confirm that you can file immediately without any waiting period between claims. I was really anxious about whether working part-time would somehow complicate things, but it sounds like having those earnings actually helps establish eligibility for a new claim. The tip about making sure to select "file a new claim" instead of "reopen existing claim" is really important - I definitely would have been confused about that. Planning to gather all my pay stubs this weekend and file online early next week. Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread is going to save me so much worry and confusion!
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•I'm so glad this thread has been as helpful for you as it has been for me! It's really comforting to know there are so many of us going through similar situations right now. The retail hours getting cut to almost nothing is such a frustrating situation - I hate how unpredictable part-time work can be. But based on all the positive experiences shared here, it sounds like we're both in good shape to file new claims. I love how this community has come together to share practical advice and real experiences rather than just speculation. Good luck with gathering your documentation and filing next week - I'm planning to do the same thing! It's nice knowing we're all supporting each other through this process.
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Dmitry Ivanov
I was in this exact situation about 3 months ago! My UI benefits ended last year, I worked part-time at a warehouse for about 10 months, then got let go when they downsized. I was really nervous about filing again because I thought there might be some kind of restriction, but it turned out to be super straightforward. I filed online as a new initial claim (definitely don't try to reopen your old one) and was approved within 5 days. The best part was that my weekly benefit amount was actually calculated using wages from both my previous full-time job AND the part-time warehouse work, so it ended up being higher than I expected. Just make sure you have all your employment info from the part-time job ready - dates, wages, reason for separation. There's absolutely no waiting period between claims as long as you have qualifying earnings, which you definitely do after working for 8 months. Don't stress about it - the system is designed to help people who are actively working between claims!
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