just remember that if you make any money during the week you gotta report it even if its just like a few bucks from a side gig. they dont mess around with that stuff and will make you pay it all back plus penalties if they catch u

Just wanted to update that I found the right page and successfully recertified! Thanks everyone for the help. It's a huge relief. I set a recurring reminder on my phone for Sunday mornings too so I don't forget going forward.

Any update? Were you able to get this resolved? I'm having the same issue now and wondering what worked for you.

i had something similar happen but my problem was i put my nickname (Mike) in ID.me but my full name (Michael) was on my unemployment stuff. easy fix once i talked to someone but took forever to figure out!

my cousin works for the state (not unemployment but different dept) & said they're training new staff but its taking forever. try early monday morning maybe?

Update: I decided to try Claimyr this morning after reading the recommendations here. Got connected to an agent within an hour! The agent was actually really helpful and said my account had a "pending adjudication" flag due to an employer response that needed manual review. She cleared it right away and said my payments should process within 2-3 business days. So relieved! Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

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.

That's great you were able to speak with someone! Just to let you know, when you certify for those missed weeks, make sure you answer "Yes" when it asks if you were ready, willing and able to work during those weeks. Some people mistakenly say "No" because they're thinking about their current situation rather than the week in question.

FINAL UPDATE: It worked! I was able to certify for all my missed weeks this morning, and the system is now showing those payments as "pending" with a release date of next Tuesday. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your help.

Quick update on processing times - I've noticed from forums and my own experience that NYSDOL seems to be moving faster on BYE reapplications in 2025 compared to last year. Several people reported 10-14 day processing times recently, which is better than the 3-4 weeks that was common before. I think they've streamlined their verification process. That said, always plan for longer just in case your claim needs additional review.

Has anyone had their weekly benefit amount change after reapplying at BYE? I'm worried mine might go down since I worked less this past year.

For anyone else experiencing this issue, here's what might be happening: 1. System maintenance - NYSDOL typically runs updates on weekends and Wednesday nights which can delay processing 2. Duplicate certifications - as OP discovered, this can trigger automatic flags in the system 3. Browser/cache issues - try clearing your cache or using a different browser/device 4. Question response flags - certain answers automatically trigger reviews If your certification doesn't appear after 3 business days, calling is your best option. Document the date/time of your certification attempts and take screenshots if possible. This will help when speaking with representatives.

Glad you got it resolved! For future reference, the best practice is to wait at least 3 business days before attempting to certify again or contact them. Their system runs batch processing that sometimes takes a few days to complete, especially around system maintenance periods.

ive claimed as late as 11pm on Monday beofre and still got paid wednesday but that was back in 2025 January not sure if anything changed since then

Update: You guys were right, no deposit today (Wednesday). I checked my payment history on the website and it shows the payment is scheduled for tomorrow. Lesson learned about claiming on time! Thanks for all the help.

i heard somthing about a special tax break for unemployment in 2025?? anybody know if thats real or just a rumor

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I checked my tax return and 1099-G and it looks like my accountant did handle everything correctly. The withholding from my unemployment was included in my regular tax calculations, and I'm getting a refund that was just approved yesterday. I was making this way more complicated than it needed to be! I'm relieved I don't need to file anything else or take any additional steps. I really appreciate all the clarification!

UPDATE: Finally got through to someone today! Turns out I had a small overpayment from the beginning of my claim because my employer reported different dates than I did for my last week of work. The rep said they sent a notice on the 15th but it's not in my online inbox and I never got anything in the mail. She said the offset will continue for about 7 more weeks until the overpayment is recouped. So frustrating they don't notify you properly before taking money!

@profile6 Yes, they said it'll be the same $74 each week until it's paid off. The rep also mentioned I could've set up a repayment plan if I had known about it beforehand, which might have been easier on my budget. Too late now I guess. Just wish they'd make sure people actually RECEIVE notifications before they start deducting money!