How long does NY unemployment take to schedule a hearing after you request one?

I waited 5 months for my hearing last year. The system is completely broken. I ended up having to borrow money from family just to make rent while I waited. When I finally got the hearing, it was over in 15 minutes and I won, but those 5 months were hell. Good luck.

I was stuck in the same boat until I found a way to actually get a human on the phone! I tried for weeks with no luck, then used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that called and waited on hold for me, then connected me to an agent when they picked up. I got my hearing scheduled within a week after talking to the right person. Seriously saved my sanity and talking to an agent got my $ unlocked so fast. Check out their Youtube too: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

The wait time for ny unemployment hearings is absolutely criminal. I waited 7 months last year. The system is designed to make people give up.

Contact your local state representative/assemblyperson!! This was the only thing that worked for me. I waited 4 months, nothing happened, then I called my state rep's office. Their staff has direct contacts at NYSDOL and they got my hearing scheduled within 2 weeks after they inquired about my case.

Here's what I learned after going through this hellish process last year. The average wait time is currently 4-6 months for a hearing in NY. However, there are a few things you can do: 1. Call repeatedly until you get someone helpful - not all reps have the same information or willingness to help 2. Send a secure message through your online account specifically asking for the status of your hearing request (this creates a paper trail) 3. Contact your state representative as someone else mentioned - this often works 4. If you're truly in a financial emergency, request an expedited hearing in writing, citing financial hardship 5. If all else fails, consider using a service like claimyr.com to get through to someone who can actually help. I was skeptical but it worked when nothing else did. Don't give up! The system is frustrating by design, but persistence pays off. Once you do get your hearing, make sure you have all your documentation ready. In my case, I had screenshots of all my wages and evidence that contradicted their claim. I won my appeal and got all my backpay.

i waited 6.5 months for my hearing date. the system is completely broken. when i finally got my hearing the judge ruled in my favor in like 10 minutes and couldn't believe they even denied me in the first place.

Funny how they can deny you instantly but make you wait half a year for an appeal. Then they wonder why people get behind on bills and lose their homes 🤬

Here's a tip that might help - call right when they open (like 7:59am). I've had much better luck getting through and sometimes you get the more experienced reps who actually know how to help. Ask specifically to speak to a tier 2 rep or someone in the appeals department.

I heard they're backlogged over 100,000 appeals right now. Not sure if that's true but wouldn't be surprised. NY unemployment is a complete disaster.

If you're really desperate try reaching out to legal aid. There are some nonprofits that help with unemployment appeals and they sometimes have connections that can speed things up.

This might sound crazy but have you tried faxing them? 😂 I know it's 2023 but I swear I got a response when I faxed in a letter asking about my appeal status after months of nothing. Something about that old technology still gets attention I guess.

after spending WEEKS trying to get through to someone at ny unemployment, i finally broke down and tried claimyr.com. got connected to a rep in less than 2 hours who actually scheduled my hearing on the spot. it was the only way I could talk to a live agent after 30+ attempts calling myself. definitely worth checking out.

Have u tried the callback option on the website? I requested a callback and actually got one about 3 days later. The lady was super helpful and looked up my appeal status.

my hearing took 8 months to get scheduled and then they cancelled it the day before and rescheduled for another month later. ny unemployment is a joke.

one thing that helped me: document EVERYTHING. every call, every letter, every email. if you get a hearing, the more documentation you have, the better. take screenshots of your bank statements too if this is about wage discrepancies.

I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now - filed my appeal in June for a wage discrepancy issue and still waiting for a hearing date. It's incredibly frustrating when you know they're wrong but have to wait months just to prove it. I've been calling regularly and getting the same "it's in process" responses. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 4-6 months is unfortunately normal, but I'm definitely going to try calling my state representative like some of you suggested. Has anyone had luck with the secure messaging system for getting updates on appeal status? Also planning to gather all my pay stubs and bank statements now so I'm ready whenever they finally schedule it. Hang in there - sounds like most people who stick it out eventually win their appeals.