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Ava Martinez

NYS Department of Labor claim pending for 2 weeks - when will my unemployment be approved?

Filed my UI claim two weeks ago and it's still showing as pending on my.ny.gov. I lost my job at a restaurant in Brooklyn when they cut staff last month. I've been certifying weekly but haven't received any payments yet. The status just says 'claim under review' with no other details. I really need to know when this will get approved because I have rent due next week. Has anyone else experienced delays like this? What's the typical timeframe for NYS Department of Labor to approve a new claim?

THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN!!! I've been waiting 3 WEEKS for mine to be approved and every time I call I get hung up on. They owe me over $1200 in back payments and I'm about to lose my apartment. This is ridiculous that they can just hold our money hostage like this.

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I feel you, it's so stressful when you're counting on that money. Hang in there.

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Same boat here, filed 10 days ago and still nothing. At least we're not alone in this I guess.

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CyberNinja

Why is unemployment a social problem - struggling to understand NYS Department of Labor requirements

I've been dealing with the NYS Department of Labor system for 6 months now and I'm starting to see why unemployment is such a bigger issue than just individual problems. My claim got stuck in adjudication for weeks, I've had to deal with overpayment notices that made no sense, and the job search requirements seem impossible to meet in my field. But talking to other people going through this, it seems like the whole system creates more problems than it solves. Everyone I know has horror stories about getting through to NYS Department of Labor agents, appeals taking forever, and benefits getting cut off without warning. Is it just me or does the unemployment system itself make being unemployed way harder than it needs to be? Like why is getting help when you're already struggling such a nightmare process?

The unemployment system wasn't designed for the modern economy. Most of the rules and procedures were created decades ago when job markets were more stable and predictable. Now you have gig workers, remote positions, seasonal employment, and industry shifts that don't fit into the old categories. The NYS Department of Labor infrastructure can't handle the volume or complexity of today's workforce situations.

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THIS! I was doing freelance work and they treated it like I was trying to commit fraud when I reported it correctly. The system doesn't understand modern work arrangements AT ALL.

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honestly the whole thing is designed to make you give up... they make it so hard to get benefits that probably half the people who qualify just stop trying

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sadly true, my neighbor went through a 4 month appeal process and finally got approved but said it wasn't worth the stress

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Zane Gray

Got terminated for attendance issues - will NYS Department of Labor approve my unemployment claim?

I was let go from my warehouse job last week after missing too many days due to childcare problems when my babysitter kept canceling. My supervisor said it was job abandonment but I tried to call in when I could. I know getting fired usually disqualifies you but I'm reading mixed things about whether attendance issues count as misconduct for NYS Department of Labor purposes. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I really need these benefits while I look for something with more flexible hours.

The unemployment system is such BS. They make it so complicated to figure out if you qualify and then take forever to make decisions. Even if you have good reasons they'll probably find some way to deny you initially just to save money.

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File your claim ASAP regardless. Even if there's a misconduct issue, you can appeal if denied. The worst thing is waiting and missing out on potential benefits while you're looking for work.

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Good point, I'll file tomorrow. Better to try and appeal if needed than miss the window completely.

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Millie Long

Can you get EBT while on unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I just started receiving unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor about 3 weeks ago and I'm wondering if I can also apply for EBT (food stamps). My weekly benefit amount is $320 but that's barely covering my rent and utilities. I have two kids and groceries are getting really expensive. Does anyone know if being on unemployment disqualifies you from getting EBT or if the unemployment payments count against the income limits? I tried looking on the website but it's confusing.

Been there! Applied for EBT when I was on unemployment in 2023. Got approved for about $400/month for me and my daughter. The unemployment definitely counted as income but it wasn't enough to disqualify us. The application asks for all your income sources including unemployment benefits.

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Just a heads up - make sure you keep good records of your unemployment payments for the EBT application. They'll want to see your benefit statements from NYS Department of Labor showing exactly how much you're getting each week.

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Mateo Rodriguez

What are intercepts on unemployment benefits from NYS Department of Labor?

I just got a notice from NYS Department of Labor saying there's an 'intercept' on my unemployment benefits. I have no idea what this means or why it's happening. My weekly claim was approved but now they're saying some of my money is being held back. Has anyone else dealt with intercepts before? What causes them and how do I get this resolved?

The whole intercept system is such BS! They can just take your money without even properly explaining why. I had an intercept for supposedly owing money to some agency I'd never heard of and it took months to prove it was a mistake. Meanwhile I'm trying to pay rent with whatever scraps they left me.

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That's terrible! How did you finally get it sorted out?

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also check if you owe anything to other states, sometimes those show up as intercepts too even if you filed in NY

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