Filed for ny unemployment in mid-October and sent back forms but still no update while my brother got approved already

Welcome to the wonderful world of NY unemployment 🤡 I waited almost 8 weeks with no updates before finally getting approved. The system is completely overwhelmed and understaffed. Keep claiming every week because they'll backpay you eventually once approved. Good luck!

After 3 weeks of no updates and constant busy signals, I finally managed to get someone on the phone using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically wait on hold for you then call you when a real person picks up. Talking to an agent got my benefits processed immediately - turns out they were missing a document from my employer. It was the best money I've ever spent to finally get my benefits paid quickly. There's a demo video here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The main difference between you and your brother could be employer verification. Some employers respond quickly to DOL while others take forever. My claim was held up because my former employer took 3 weeks to verify my termination. Try checking your payment history on the website - sometimes that shows updates before the main page.

The EXACT same thing happened to me! It's because there sending out benefit packets in batches and processsing is uneven. What worked for me was sending a message through the online portal (go to messages, then compose new) asking for a status update. They responded in 2 days and suddenly my claim was processed. Worth a try!

I work at a career center and can tell you this is super common. Sometimes claims get flagged for random verification and sit in a queue. The system is heavily backlogged. Your brother probably got lucky and his claim didn't need additional review. I recommend you keep certifying weekly AND try to get through on the phone by calling exactly at 8:00 am when they open.

Check your spam folder!! Seriously. All my ny unemployment emails went to spam for some reason. Also check your online account message center - sometimes they send messages there instead of email.

Sometimes claims get delayed if there's any discrepancy between the info you provided and what your employer reported. Even small things like a slightly different last day of work can trigger a manual review. Keep certifying and try Claimyr.com to reach someone - that's how I finally got mine fixed after 6 weeks of nothing.

Have you checked your payment history page? Sometimes that updates before you get any notification. Also check if theres any outstanding tasks or questionnaires in your online account. Sometimes they sneakily add those without notifying you.

ur probably in ID verification hell. happens to tons of people. the system randomly flags some applications for extra ID verification but doesn't tell you. then u just wait forever. u NEED to talk to someone. call at 7:55am and keep hitting 0 or try claimyr if u dont wanna spend hours on hold

THE NYSDOL UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEM IS DELIBERATELY DESIGNED TO BE DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING! 😡 They hope people will just give up. Don't stop claiming and don't give up trying to get through to someone. It's your money and you deserve it!

Look, your best bet for resolving this quickly is to actually speak with someone at NYSDOL. Here's what I recommend: 1. Keep certifying weekly without fail - this ensures you'll get backpay for all weeks once approved 2. Try to reach an agent through one of these methods: - Call exactly at 8:00am when lines open - Use the message system on your online account - Try claimyr.com which will wait on hold for you (this is what finally worked for me after 3 weeks of trying) 3. Check your online account daily for any new tasks or messages 4. Make sure your mailing address is correct in case they sent something by mail 5. Don't compare your timeline to your brother's - every claim is different My claim was stuck for almost a month because of a small discrepancy with my employment dates. Once I actually spoke to someone, they fixed it in minutes and I was paid within 48 hours including all backpay. Stay persistent! The system is frustrating but eventually works if you keep at it.

Have you tried contacting your state representative? Sometimes they can help push claims through. I emailed mine with my claim info and they contacted DOL on my behalf. Had my issue resolved in 3 days after waiting 5 weeks on my own.

its posible ur claim has a fraud flag. happend to me when i moved and my adress didnt match my old tax forms. u need to talk to someone to clear it. trie claimyr or call 180 times in a row at 8am like i did lol

If your brother worked at the same employer as you but filed first, sometimes they batch process claims from the same employer. If he was first in line, his might get approved while yours is still waiting in the queue. Just a theory.

here's a weird trick that sometimes works: try logging in from a different device or browser. sometimes the system glitches and doesn't show updates on one device but will on another. sounds stupid but worked for me!

Actually had the exact same problem. Turned out my former employer contested my claim (even though I was laid off!) which put me in review status without any notification. The only way I found out was by finally getting through to a rep using claimyr.com - saved me hours of hold time. Once I knew what the problem was, I was able to submit the necessary documentation.

Keep an eye on your mailbox. Sometimes they send physical letters requesting additional information even when they have your email and phone number. Miss that letter and your claim sits in limbo. Also, check your spam folder daily!

i waiting 11 weeks last year. keep claiming. they will backpay you. the system is broken but it eventually works. hang in there bro 👊