Filed ny unemployment claim in October showing pending for weeks with $0 - are others stuck like this?

Same thing happened to me! I filed back in August and it was pending forever. I finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me through to an actual human being on the phone. The agent told me my identity verification had gotten flagged somehow but they fixed it right there. My payments started coming thru a week later. Would never have figured it out without talking to a real person! It was the best money I ever spent to get my benefits flowing again. Check out this video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Yep, welcome to the NY unemployment system 🤡 Ive been there. The trick is finding someone who actually knows what their doing. Half the ppl answering phones are new hires with minimal training who just read scripts. You need a tier 2 specialist to look at your claim.

There are a few common reasons this happens: 1. Missing wage information: The system might not have your complete work history 2. Identity verification issues: They might need additional documentation 3. Eligibility questions: Something in your application raised a flag 4. System glitch: Sometimes the system shows pending when you've actually been denied You need to speak with someone who can actually look at your claim in detail. Regular phone reps often can't see the specific issues. I recommend trying these options: - Call right when they open (7:30am) for better chances - Email your state representative (they can escalate) - Try the callback service at claimyr.com (this is what finally worked for me) - Check your online account for any messages or documents needed Don't give up! The system is designed to be confusing and difficult. My claim was "pending" for nearly 8 weeks before I got it resolved and received all my backpay. The key is connecting with the right person who can actually help.

The whole system is designed to be confusing and make you give up. They WANT people to not get benefits. Keep pushing and documenting everything. I had almost the same thing happen and eventually got all my backpay.

Check your spam folder and mail! I was pending forever and turns out they mailed me a letter asking for identity verification that I never saw. Once I sent that in it took another 3 weeks but eventually got approved.

"Pending" with $0 usually means there's an issue they need to resolve manually. Could be identity verification, wage investigation, or an eligibility interview needed. The fact you can still certify is normal - they let you keep certifying while they figure it out so you don't miss weeks.

Theyre so USELESS!! i was in the same boat and wasted MONTHS trying to figure out why. Turns out my former employer contested my claim saying I quit (I was laid off). The stupid part was no one bothered to tell me this was happening!

Exact same thing happened to me last yr. turned out I had a flag on my account because I accidentally put the wrong last day of work (was off by 2 days). Such a stupid reason for them to hold ALL my payments. Try getting thru to someone who can really check ur account notes.

I called every single day for 3 weeks straight. Finally used claimyr.com after seeing it recommended here. Got connected to an agent in 45 min who fixed my issue on the spot. My pending weeks changed to paid by the next day. Worth every penny.

sounds like ur missing wage info. this happened to me and i had to prove my earnings with paystubs. took forever but eventually got fixed. try messaging them on twitter too, sometimes gets faster response.

the ny unemployment website is GARBAGE. i think half the time the system just breaks and leaves people in limbo. keep calling, eventually you'll get someone who can help. took me 9 weeks of calling to get mine fixed 😡

They need to fix their stupid system. The fact that it lets you claim every week but doesn't tell you there's a problem is just cruel. So many people think they're getting benefits soon when they're actually stuck in bureaucratic hell.

Call exactly at 7:30 am when they open. That's how I finally got through. And be ready to explain your situation fast before they try to rush you off the phone.

anybody else notice that the customer service has gotten WAY worse lately? during pandemic they had so many more agents. now it's like they fired everyone and the ones left don't know anything

Pro tip: if your claim is stuck in pending for more than 3 weeks, it's NOT going to resolve itself. The system is broken. You NEED to talk to someone. I wasted 2 months thinking it would eventually process automatically.

I went through this exact nightmare in July. Pending for 10 weeks with $0 showing. Finally called my state assembly member who had a contact at unemployment. Got fixed in 3 days after that. Try reaching out to your local elected officials!