Company suddenly shut down - how long will NY unemployment take to process my claim?

Im really sorry this happened to you. The timeline is so unpredictable these days. Mine took about 4 weeks to go from 'waiting week' to actually receiving benefits. Make sure your checking your emails and mail for any requests for additional docs or info. If they need anything else and you dont respond, the whole process starts over!!

After dealing with endless busy signals and never getting through to anyone at unemployment, I finally found this service called Claimyr that got me connected to a real person at NY unemployment. Totally worth it - got my case resolved in one phone call when I'd been stuck for weeks. They basically wait on hold for you then connect you when a rep picks up. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Took me 5 weeks to get approved last summer from when I submitted, and another 2 weeks to get the money. So 7 weeks total. The system is still slow but better than covid times. Hang in there!

Since your company went bankrupt that actually might speed up your case. They'll be able to verify the closure easier than if it was some dispute with an active employer. I'd guess 3-4 weeks from your waiting week. But if you need to talk to someone try claimyr.com - only way I could ever get through.

UNEMPLOYMENT IS A JOKE RIGHT NOW. I've ben waiting 9 WEEKS. no communication. no updates. call and can't get through. website says 'pending'. i'm about to be evicted and they don't care. good lukc getting anything under 2 months.

Was in almost identical situation in February. The whole process took 6 weeks from application to first payment. Make sure you're still doing your weekly certifications even during the waiting period!!! I missed one week and it caused a huge headache.

The current average wait time in New York is 4-6 weeks for straightforward claims where everything checks out. In cases where the employer went out of business, there can be additional verification steps needed, but since you have the FEIN that should help. Here's what you should be doing while waiting: 1. Keep filing your weekly certifications without fail, even if you haven't been approved yet 2. Check your online account for any messages or requests for additional information 3. Lookout for letters in the mail 4. If it goes beyond 6 weeks, you need to speak with someone Getting through on the phone is nearly impossible through normal channels. I recommend using claimyr.com to connect with an agent - they handle the hold times and get you through. In my experience as a career counselor, I've seen many clients get their issues resolved in one call once they actually reach a human. Also, document everything. Keep a record of when you filed, any confirmation numbers, and any communication received. If you need to escalate later, this documentation will be crucial.

Hot tip: call your state assemblyperson or state senator's office! My claim was stuck for 7 weeks, called my assemblyman's office, and they have special contacts at unemployment. Got my benefits 3 days later.

If you can prove your employer went bankrupt your chances of approval are very high, like 95%+ as long as you were a W2 employee and not a contractor. The timeline is still bad but not COVID-era bad. I'd expect 3-6 weeks total.

Make sure ur answering all the questions about job search correctly when u certify! They denied me bcuz I said I wasn't looking for work one week (I was sick). Had to appeal and it took 3 extra months to get paid.

lol welcome to ny unemployment. your next 2-3 months will be spent in bureaucratic hell. hope u have savings 🤡

If your bank account is getting low while waiting, apply for SNAP benefits too! Many people don't realize they can get food assistance while waiting for unemployment to come through.

My sister works for NY DOL (not unemployment specifically). She says they're currently processing claims from about 4-5 weeks ago on average. So if you just applied 3 weeks ago, you probably have another 1-2 weeks minimum before someone looks at your claim.

everybody saying 4-6 weeks must have easy cases. i had a slightly complicated situation (worked 2 jobs, got laid off from the full-time one) and it took 11 weeks to get approved. and when they finally paid, they shorted me like $1800 that i'm still fighting for 2 months later.

Yo check if ur eligible for partial unemployment while you wait! If you do ANY work, even like a one-day gig, you can report it and potentially get some money while waiting for full approval. Just be honest about the hours/money earned.

I used to work for the DOL (quit last year). The inside scoop: bankruptcy cases actually get prioritized somewhat because they're easier to verify and less likely to be contested. If you have all your ducks in a row, you should see movement within 4-5 weeks. If it goes longer, something is flagged in your account and you NEED to speak with someone. The call center reps can see what's holding things up.

Anybody know if they're still making people wait an extra 10 business days after approval before releasing the first payment? That happened to my roommate back in January.

the system is completely clogged rn because of all the tech layoffs hitting NY. my friend who works in the UI office said they're getting 3x the normal applications since april.

I was in the EXACT same situation! Company went under with no warning. If you have the FEIN that's HUGE - they can verify your claim much faster. Mine took 5 weeks from application to first payment once I got someone on the phone. I couldn't get through for weeks until I tried claimyr.com - totally worth it, got my backpay released in one call.