How long after winning unemployment appeal do I get payment from NYS Department of Labor?

Congratulations on winning your appeal! The implementation usually takes 7-14 business days after the hearing decision. Once your claim status changes from 'appeal decision pending implementation' to 'approved,' you should see your back pay within 2-3 business days. Make sure you keep filing your weekly claims even if they show $0 - this keeps your claim active and ensures all your weeks get paid retroactively.

same thing happened to me but it took almost 3 weeks to get paid after winning my appeal. nysdol moves slow even when they owe you money. keep checking your payment history and make sure all your weeks show up as payable

The back pay usually comes as separate deposits for each week you were denied, not one lump sum. If it's been more than 15 business days since your hearing decision, I'd recommend calling NYS Department of Labor to check on the implementation status. I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent when I couldn't reach anyone directly. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get answers about my appeal payment delays.

won my appeal in march and STILL waiting for some of my back pay... they paid most of it but there's like 2 weeks missing and nobody can tell me why. appeal process is just the beginning of the headache

Just curious - did you have a lawyer for your appeal hearing? I'm thinking about appealing my denial but not sure if I need legal help or can represent myself.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago - also had a constructive dismissal case that was initially denied. After winning my appeal, it took exactly 12 business days for my claim status to change from "appeal decision pending implementation" to approved. The back pay came in separate deposits over about 4 days, one for each week I was owed. Total of 6 weeks in my case. One thing to watch out for - make sure you check that all your weeks are actually marked as payable in the system. I had one week that got stuck in limbo and had to call to get it resolved. The waiting is nerve-wracking but hang in there, the money should come through soon!

I went through the appeal process about a year ago for a wrongful termination case. After winning, it took about 10 business days for the status to update and then another 3-4 days for the actual payments to start hitting my account. Like others mentioned, they came as separate deposits - one for each week I was denied. The total process from hearing decision to having all my back pay was about 3 weeks. One tip: screenshot your payment history page regularly so you can track if any weeks get missed. I had to call once because a holiday week got skipped somehow. Also keep all your appeal paperwork handy in case you need to reference it when calling DOL. Congrats on your win - the waiting is stressful but you should see your money soon!

I'm currently going through a similar appeal process for constructive dismissal and this thread has been incredibly helpful! It sounds like the typical timeline is 10-15 business days for status change plus another few days for payments to start coming through. @Sean O'Donnell - did you have to provide specific documentation during your hearing to prove the constructive dismissal? I'm trying to gather everything I need before my hearing next week. The fact that you were able to successfully represent yourself gives me confidence that I can too. Fingers crossed my case goes as smoothly as yours!

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - won my appeal for constructive dismissal two weeks ago and still waiting for the back pay to come through. My status just changed yesterday from "appeal decision pending implementation" to "approved" so hopefully the payments start soon. It's frustrating how long this process takes when you're already struggling financially from being denied benefits you were rightfully owed. Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on your win! Did you have to keep certifying for benefits during the appeal process or did you stop until the decision came through?

I went through almost the exact same situation last year - constructive dismissal appeal that I won after being initially denied for "voluntary quit." From my experience, once your status changes from "appeal decision pending implementation" to approved, the back pay usually starts hitting your account within 3-5 business days. In my case, I received separate deposits for each week I was owed (mine was 7 weeks total), and they came over about a week period. The whole process from hearing decision to receiving all back pay took about 18 business days total. Keep filing your weekly certifications even if they show $0 - this ensures all your weeks get processed for back pay. If it goes beyond 20 business days total, definitely call to follow up. The waiting is stressful when you really need the money, but it should come through soon. Hang in there!

I went through this same process about 8 months ago - also won an appeal for constructive dismissal after being denied for voluntary quit. From my experience, once you win the appeal, the implementation phase typically takes 10-14 business days. You'll know things are moving when your status changes from "appeal decision pending implementation" to "approved." After that status change, expect your back pay to start hitting your account within 2-4 business days. The payments usually come as separate deposits for each week you're owed - so for your 8 weeks, you'll likely see 8 different deposits over the course of about a week. Keep filing your weekly claims even though they show $0 - this is crucial for getting all your back pay processed correctly. If it goes beyond 15 business days since your hearing decision without a status change, definitely call to follow up. The whole process from hearing decision to receiving all back pay typically takes 3-4 weeks total. I know the waiting is brutal when you really need the money, but your appeal win is the hard part - the payment should follow soon. Congrats on your victory!

I just went through this exact situation about 3 months ago - won my constructive dismissal appeal after being initially denied for voluntary quit. The timeline was almost exactly what others have described: 11 business days for my status to change from "appeal decision pending implementation" to "approved," then the back pay started coming in about 3 days later. I was owed 9 weeks and received 9 separate deposits over about 6 days. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned much - make sure you have direct deposit set up if you don't already. Paper checks would have added another week or two to the process. Also, when the payments do start coming, they might not be in chronological order - mine came somewhat randomly but all 9 weeks eventually showed up. The total process from hearing decision to receiving my last back pay deposit was about 3.5 weeks. Keep doing those weekly certifications at $0 and hang in there - you're almost at the finish line!

I went through this exact same process about 4 months ago - also won a constructive dismissal appeal after initially being denied for voluntary quit. The timeline was very similar to what others have shared: took about 13 business days for my status to change from "appeal decision pending implementation" to "approved," then back pay started hitting my account 2 days later. I was owed 6 weeks and got 6 separate deposits over about 5 days - they didn't come in order which was confusing at first but they all eventually showed up. Total time from hearing decision to receiving all back pay was just over 3 weeks. Keep filing those weekly claims at $0 like you've been doing - that's crucial! One tip: check your online account daily once you hit the 10-day mark after your hearing. The status change happens pretty suddenly and then things move quickly after that. The waiting is nerve-wracking when you need the money, but you've already won the hardest part. Your back pay should start flowing soon - congrats on your appeal victory!

I'm currently waiting for my appeal decision after a hearing two weeks ago for a similar constructive dismissal case. This thread has been incredibly helpful in understanding what to expect once I hopefully win. The consistent timeline everyone is sharing (10-15 business days for status change, then payments within a few days) gives me realistic expectations. One question - did anyone have issues with their employer trying to contest the appeal decision after losing? My former employer seemed pretty upset during the hearing and I'm worried they might try to drag this out further somehow. Also wondering if there's any notification when your status changes or if you just have to keep checking the website daily like Sofia mentioned?

I just won my constructive dismissal appeal last week and this thread has been so helpful! I'm on day 6 since the hearing decision and my status still shows "appeal decision pending implementation." Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect the status change sometime in the next week or so, then payments shortly after. I was initially denied for "voluntary quit" but had solid documentation showing my employer created impossible working conditions that forced me to leave. The hearing went well and I represented myself successfully. I'm owed 5 weeks of back pay and really need this money to catch up on bills. It's reassuring to see so many people with similar cases who eventually got their full back pay. The waiting is definitely stressful but knowing the typical 3-4 week total timeline helps manage expectations. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it makes this process much less scary when you know what to expect!