Got denial letter from ny unemployment but system still lets me certify weekly - what's going on?

This is a classic example of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing at NYSDOL 🙄 Same thing happened to me last October. Keep certifying weekly! You might wanna appeal that denial letter asap tho - there's a time limit (I think like 30 days). The online system and the paper notices aren't synced up properly half the time.

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KEEP CERTIFYING NO MATTER WHAT!!!! That's the #1 rule with unemployment. Even if there's a problem or pending issue, if you stop certifying you'll lose those weeks forever. The system probably has a glitch or your case is under review. Has happened to a bunch of ppl I know. Just make sure you're answering the weekly questions honestly.

The exact same thing happened to me back in April. I got a denial letter but could still certify. Turned out there were two claims in the system - one was denied but the other was active. Had to call them to sort it out though which was a nightmare. Spent like 8 hours on hold over 3 days before I finally got through. Definitely keep certifying weekly while you try to resolve this. If it turns out you ARE eligible, you'll only get paid for weeks you certified for. And check your online account for any messages or outstanding tasks - sometimes they need more info but the letter doesn't make that clear.

CALL THEM IMMEDIATELY!!! This happened to me and I kept certifying for like 2 months thinking eventually it would sort itself out... ended up owing all that money back because I wasn't actually eligible but the system let me certify anyway. Don't make my mistake!

So apparently, there's a thing called a "partial approval" where they approve you for some weeks but not others based on your earning history. But the system is so outdated it sometimes sends full denial letters even in partial cases. Definitely appeal! And yes keep certifying.

Check your payment history in your online account. If it shows those first 6 weeks as "paid" but recent ones as "pending" that tells you something different than if they all say "denied." Also look for any correspondence in your online inbox - sometimes they send important notices there that never come in the mail.

I'd be real careful here. I've heard horror stories of people who kept claiming after being denied and then got hit with fraud penalties. Not trying to scare you, but you should definitely appeal that denial AND try to speak with someone to clarify your status ASAP.

Here's what you need to do (I worked through this exact situation last year): 1. DEFINITELY keep certifying weekly - that's your lifeline if it turns out the denial was in error 2. Check if the denial letter has appeal instructions - there should be a form you can fill out and mail back 3. Try to reach a live agent to explain the situation - this is the most important step 4. Review all correspondence in both your online account AND physical mail - sometimes critical info is only in one place 5. Make sure your work search activities are documented properly 6. If you're having trouble reaching someone by phone (and you will), I highly recommend using claimyr.com - it's a service that calls for you and connects you when they reach a live agent The NYSDOL systems don't communicate well with each other. The certification system and the eligibility determination system are basically separate. When I was in your situation, it turned out there was a simple earnings calculation error that I was able to resolve once I finally spoke with someone. Good luck! The system is frustrating but don't give up on what you're entitled to.

anyone else think its wild that in 2023 the ny unemployment system is still this broken? like how hard is it to make a system that doesn't send denial letters to people who are actually approved?? 🤡

Do not stop certifying!!!! Keep doing it every week! My husband got a denial letter in May but kept certifying and after he finally got through to someone on the phone, they fixed something in the system and he got backpay for all those weeks. If he had stopped certifying he would have lost thousands.

Did you check if you have a hearing scheduled? Sometimes they send a denial letter but also schedule an appeal hearing automatically. Check both your online account and any other mail you might have received.

You need to get on the phone with them RIGHT NOW. This happened to me - and guess what? Six months later they hit me with an overpayment notice and I had to repay everything plus interest. Don't mess around with this - find a way to talk to a real person immediately.

APPEAL THE DENIAL!! You only have 30 days from the date on the letter. There should be instructions on how to appeal right on the denial letter. Missing that deadline can cause huge problems down the road.

This is so typical of NY unemployment 🙄 Their left hand has no idea what their right hand is doing. Last year they told me I was denied, then approved, then denied again, all while letting me certify weekly. Take screenshots of EVERYTHING in your account - payment history, correspondence, etc. You'll need it when you finally talk to someone.