How long after NY unemployment assigns my claim to a worker will I finally get paid?

Been there! My claim was assigned to a worker back in February. Took about 3 weeks to finally get processed, but I think I got lucky. Heard some people waiting 6-8 weeks after being assigned. The whole system is a mess right now. Good luck, hang in there!

After spendin literally DAYS trying to get thru to ny unemployment, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that called for me and connected me with an agent. Got my claim processed in a week after that. It was the best money I've ever spent to finally get my benefits paid. They have this YouTube video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The whole 'assigned to a worker' thing is such BS. They told me that in November and I didn't get my money till February. They just say that to get you off the phone.

I've been through this exact situation with NY unemployment. Here's what you need to know: When they assign your claim to a worker, it usually means there's some issue they need to resolve manually. This could be identity verification, wage discrepancy, or something else. Unfortunately, there's no standard timeline - I've seen cases resolved in days and others that took months. The most effective strategy is persistent follow-up. Call repeatedly (yes, it's awful getting through), email your state representative who can sometimes expedite, and document EVERYTHING - dates, names of reps you speak with, what they tell you. I finally broke through using Claimyr.com - it's a service that waits on hold with the unemployment office for you and connects you when a real person answers. Saved me countless hours of hold music torture and actually got my issue resolved. Lastly, if you're truly in financial hardship while waiting, contact local assistance programs. Many counties have emergency rental assistance and food programs specifically for people caught in unemployment delays. Hang in there - the system is broken but persistence eventually pays off.

It took them 52 days after 'assigning to a worker' to actually process my claim. The whole system is a joke.

anybody know how to reach a supervisor? regular agents keep giving me the runaround with this 'assigned to a worker' nonsense

Pro tip from someone who works in govt (not unemployment): Call your state assembly member or state senator's office. They have special contacts within agencies and can often get things expedited.

There's a special place in hell for whoever designed the ny unemployment system 🔥

My timeline: Filed in March. 'Assigned to worker' in April. Got first payment June 8th. Got backpay June 15th. Was about to be evicted when it finally came through. hang tight.

Unpopular opinion but i think the 'assigned to a worker' is actually true and not BS. but the problem is each worker has like 500+ cases they're handling so yours is just sitting in a massive digital pile.

you should try calling different times of day. i had luck at 2:45pm on a Thursday for some reason. got right thru and had a super helpful lady.

Mine took 7 weeks after being 'assigned' but the backpay made it worth the wait. Stay strong! 💪

The most effecitve thing to do is contact your states representatives offices. I was in the same boat an mine moved very quickly once I did this..

I found out my claim was 'assigned to a worker' who was literally on maternity leave for 3 months 🤡 Had to call and demand reassignment. System is broken af.

Call everyday at 8:00am SHARP. Bug them until they do something. Squeaky wheel gets the grease with these people.