How long after NY unemployment monetary determination letter until approval and payment? Waiting since 7/16

mine took 5 days after the determination letter. somethings prob wrong with your claim, call them asap

This isn't normal timing. The monetary determination letter just confirms your potential benefit amount based on your wages. The actual approval should come within 7-10 days after that letter if everything is in order. Since it's been 3 weeks, there's likely something holding up your claim that requires additional review. Common issues that cause delays: - Identity verification flagged - Former employer contesting the claim - Missing/incomplete information - Random selection for additional verification You absolutely need to contact them. Your claim won't move forward on its own if it's stuck for any of these reasons.

Oh no! If your employer contested the claim saying you quit when you were laid off, that would ABSOLUTELY cause this delay! The DOL has to investigate when there's conflicting information about why you're no longer employed. They might be trying to schedule a phone interview with you to get your side of the story before making a determination. Check your mail and email CAREFULLY - they might have sent you a notice about a scheduled phone hearing that you missed!!!

I had a similar situation last month. My employer contested my claim, and it took 5 weeks from my monetary determination letter until I finally got approved and paid. The key was getting through to someone at NYSDOL who could tell me what was happening. After failing to reach anyone for 2 weeks, I found this service called Claimyr that connected me to an unemployment agent in about 25 minutes. It basically keeps dialing for you and gets you through their phone system. I was skeptical but it actually worked - the agent told me my claim was held up due to the employer contest and scheduled my phone interview right then. You can see how it works at https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE and their site is claimyr.com if you're interested. Once I had my phone interview, I got approved within 3 days and they paid all my back weeks at once.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! I went through something similar last year and waited SIX WEEKS with ZERO communication! Then one day money just showed up in my account with no explanation!!! Never even got to talk to anyone! But my friend got approved in 4 days so it's COMPLETELY RANDOM who they decide to torture with waiting!!!!!

you probably answered smething wrong on ur weekly certification. happened to my roommate. he said he was available for work but then also said he was on vacation for 3 days that week. automatic flag.

u need 2 call right at 8:00am when they open. thats how i got thru after my account was on hold 4 weeks

This happened to me back in February. I think it depends on why you lost your job. My old boss initially told unemployment I was fired for misconduct when actually my position was eliminated. They had to investigate and it took like 5 weeks to get approved. Then all my back payments came at once. Also while I was waiting I figured out you can see if there are any issues with your claim by logging in to your account and going to the "View Payment History" page. If there's an issue, there will be some kind of message code next to the weeks that aren't being paid. Mine had something like "employer dispute" next to the weeks.

To answer your follow-up question - yes, my employer claimed I quit when I was actually laid off due to "restructuring." For the phone interview, I prepared by: 1. Writing down a timeline of events leading to my separation 2. Having my last few pay stubs ready 3. Finding emails or texts that supported my version of events 4. Having my supervisor's name and contact info handy The interview was about 20 minutes and pretty straightforward. The examiner asked specific questions about my last day, whether I received any warnings, if I was given a reason for separation, etc. I stayed calm and stuck to facts rather than getting emotional about it. Since you now know there's an employer dispute holding up your claim, your priority should be getting that phone interview scheduled. That's exactly why I finally broke down and used that call service - I needed to talk to someone who could schedule the interview.

monday and tuesday are the worst days 2 call. try wednesday afternoon

Based on what you've discovered with the "employer dispute - pending hearing" code, here's what you should expect next: 1. You should receive a notice in the mail with your scheduled phone interview date and time. These are typically scheduled 2-3 weeks out from when the dispute is identified. 2. The notice will include instructions about what documentation to have ready. 3. Make sure you're available at the scheduled time - if you miss this call, it can significantly delay your claim further. 4. During the interview, the claims examiner will ask specific questions about your employment separation. Be direct, factual, and consistent in your responses. 5. After the interview, a determination is usually made within 7-10 days. If you haven't received an interview notice within the next week, I would strongly recommend making contact with NYSDOL to check on the status and possibly get the interview scheduled sooner.

UPDATE: I was finally able to get through to someone at NYSDOL! They confirmed my employer is contesting the claim saying I quit, when I was actually laid off. The agent scheduled my phone interview for next Tuesday. I'll update again after that happens. Thanks everyone for your help and advice!

FINAL UPDATE: Had my phone interview yesterday, and just logged in to see my claim has been approved! All my back weeks are now showing as paid and the money should hit my account in 1-2 business days. The interviewer was actually really nice and the whole thing only took about 15 minutes. Having my timeline and supporting emails really helped. For anyone else dealing with an employer dispute - definitely prepare your documentation and make sure you get that phone interview scheduled ASAP. Thanks again everyone!

Wow, what a journey! Thanks for sharing all the updates throughout this process - it's really helpful to see how these employer dispute cases actually play out. The timeline from your monetary determination letter (July 16) to final approval was about 5 weeks total, which aligns with what others have shared here. Your experience really shows how important it is to 1) check for those status codes in your payment history, 2) be persistent about getting through to someone who can schedule the interview, and 3) come prepared with documentation. Congrats on getting it resolved and getting all that back pay!

Really glad to see this thread worked out so well! As someone who went through a similar employer dispute situation last year, I can confirm that having all your documentation ready makes a huge difference in these phone interviews. One thing I'd add for anyone else reading this - if your employer is claiming you quit when you were laid off, try to get any written communication from your employer about the layoff (emails, texts, even a termination letter if they gave you one). The claims examiner specifically asked me about whether I had anything in writing from my employer. Also, don't be discouraged if the whole process takes 4-6 weeks - the back pay comes all at once and includes the waiting period, so you don't actually lose any money, just have to wait longer to get it.

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been following this thread from the beginning - this is exactly the kind of detailed, helpful discussion that makes this community so valuable! Maxwell's situation perfectly illustrates why employer disputes cause such long delays, and seeing the step-by-step resolution process documented here will help so many people who find themselves in similar situations. The key takeaways for anyone dealing with employer disputes: 1) Check your payment history for status codes, 2) Don't panic if it takes 4-6 weeks, 3) Prepare documentation thoroughly, 4) Keep certifying weekly even while waiting, and 5) Be persistent about getting that phone interview scheduled. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread should be pinned as a reference for employer dispute cases!

This thread is an amazing resource! I'm dealing with my first unemployment claim and was getting really worried about the delays, but seeing Maxwell's complete experience documented here - from the initial 3-week wait to discovering the employer dispute code to final approval - is incredibly reassuring. The timeline of 5 weeks total for an employer dispute case gives me realistic expectations. What really stands out is how important it was to check for those status codes in the payment history - that seems to be the key to understanding what's actually happening with your claim instead of just wondering why payments aren't coming through. I'm bookmarking this entire discussion as my unemployment survival guide. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and advice!

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! As someone who just started their unemployment claim journey after being laid off last week, I'm saving this entire conversation as my reference guide. Maxwell's experience perfectly illustrates what can happen when there's an employer dispute, and the community support here is amazing. The key insights I'm taking away: check your payment history for status codes if payments are delayed beyond 10 days, gather ALL written documentation from your employer about your separation, and don't panic if an employer dispute extends the timeline to 4-6 weeks. The fact that Maxwell got all his back pay at once after approval is really reassuring. One question for anyone still following - should I proactively gather documentation now even though my claim just started, just in case my employer decides to contest it later? I have emails about the layoff and my termination letter, but wondering if there's anything else I should be collecting while it's fresh. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences here - this community is a lifesaver for navigating such a confusing system!