How long after NY unemployment hearing will judge send decision?

I had my hearing in december and got my decision in the mail 3 weeks later. The judge ruled in my favor thankfully. Make sure ur checking ur mail everyday cuz they only send paper notices for this stuff. I think they say it can take up to 6 weeks but mine came faster. Good luck!

After getting nowhere with the unemployment office for weeks, I tried this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me connected with a live rep who helped me track down my appeal status. Turns out my decision had actually been made but never mailed to me correctly. Talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast. They also have this helpful video if you want more info: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

From my experience and what ive heard from others, 3-6 weeks is typical. My friend just went thru this in october and it took about a month. But the system is so backed up right now who knows

my desision took 8 weeks to come (this was in feb/march) and i had to call multiple times to follow up. The judges are WAY behind schedule because of all the appeals. if u need $$ fast u should look into emergency assistance programs while u wait.

It really depends on how complex your case is and how busy your particular judge is. Some areas of NY have fewer judges handling more cases. I've seen people get decisions in 2 weeks and others wait 2+ months. The law says they're supposed to issue a decision within 30 days, but that's more of a guideline than a rule they actually follow 😒

Here's what I learned from my own unemployment appeal process (which took forever): First, the timeframe varies wildly. In theory, ALJs are supposed to issue decisions within 30 days of the hearing, but with the current backlog, 4-8 weeks is more realistic. My decision took 5 weeks. Second, calling regularly helps. The regular phone lines are useless, but I had success using claimyr.com to get through to a live agent who could check on my status. Without that I'd probably still be waiting. Third, check your mail EVERY day. They only send paper notices for appeal decisions. Fourth, if it's been more than 6 weeks, contact your state representative's office. They can sometimes light a fire under the department. Fifth, prepare for either outcome. If you win, it could still take 1-2 weeks for payments to start. If you lose, you'll have 20 days to appeal to the next level. The whole system is frustrating, but hang in there! And definitely try to get to a live agent to check on your status - it made all the difference for me.

Don't hold your breath. I'm still waiting on mine from NOVEMBER 😡 The whole ny unemployment system is a complete joke

One thing nobody has mentioned - check your online account too. Sometimes the decision appears there before you get the mail.

The wait is different for everyone tbh. Mine took 37 days exactly (yes i counted every single day lol). The judge ruled that my company was wrong to deny me benefits. Waiting was the worst part but it was worth it in the end when i got that backpay. hope u get good news soon!

I won my appeal in september, it took exactly 4 weeks and 3 days to get the decision in the mail. Be prepared to wait but also dont lose hope! From what i've seen, judges tend to side with the workers more often than employers in these cases. The system is defiantly designed to be frustrating but hang in there

Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 3-6 weeks is pretty typical, though some people have waited much longer. I just went through this process myself last month and got my decision after exactly 28 days. The waiting is absolutely the worst part - I was checking my mailbox twice a day! A few things that helped me stay sane during the wait: I set up a simple calendar to track the days, kept all my documentation organized in case I needed to appeal further, and tried to stay busy with job applications. Also definitely keep checking your online account regularly - sometimes the status updates there before the mail arrives. Your case sounds solid with the performance reviews and evidence of following guidelines. Try not to stress too much about the outcome (easier said than done, I know). The fact that your hearing went well is a good sign. Hang in there!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Had my hearing last Tuesday and the waiting is killing me. My employer also claimed misconduct but I have emails showing I was following all their procedures. The judge seemed to really listen to my side of things and asked good questions about their documentation (which was pretty weak tbh). From reading everyone's responses here, it sounds like 4-6 weeks is realistic even though they say 30 days. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard when you're running low on money. At least we're not alone in this - the system really does seem broken when people are waiting months for basic decisions. Fingers crossed we both get good news soon! 🤞

I'm in a similar boat - had my hearing two weeks ago and the anxiety is real! My employer tried to claim I was "insubordinate" but I had documented everything showing I was just questioning unsafe practices (which is literally my right). The judge seemed really interested in my documentation and kept asking my employer for specific examples they couldn't provide. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and terrifying - the range from 2 weeks to 8+ weeks is wild! I've been checking my mailbox obsessively and refreshing my online account multiple times a day. The worst part is not knowing if no news is good news or if something got lost in the system. For what it's worth, your case sounds strong with the performance reviews and evidence of following guidelines. Department restructuring layoffs disguised as "misconduct" seems to be a common tactic employers use. Hopefully we'll both get good news soon and can finally breathe again!