How long does it take for NYS Department of Labor to review your unemployment claim?
I submitted my unemployment application on Monday and it's been 6 days with no update. My claim status just says 'under review' but there's no timeline anywhere on the my.ny.gov portal. I'm starting to get worried because I have bills due next week. Does anyone know how long the NYS Department of Labor usually takes to process initial claims? I didn't think it would take this long just to get approved.
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Demi Hall
The initial review process typically takes 7-10 business days for straightforward claims. However, if your claim requires adjudication (which happens when there are questions about your eligibility), it can take 3-6 weeks. Check if you have any pending issues in your account that might be causing delays.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•I checked and don't see any pending issues listed. Does that mean it should be approved soon?
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Mateusius Townsend
mine took 2 weeks last year and that was without any complications... the system is just slow sometimes
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Kara Yoshida
If you're getting frustrated trying to reach NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Really helped me get my claim status clarified when I was stuck waiting.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•Never heard of that service before but anything is better than sitting on hold for hours!
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Philip Cowan
The NYS Department of Labor is HORRIBLE with timelines. They say 7-10 days but I've seen people wait MONTHS for simple approvals. The whole system is a joke and they don't care about people who need money to survive.
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Caesar Grant
Just wanted to add that if you quit your job or were fired, that automatically triggers adjudication which adds weeks to the process. Most people don't realize this and think something is wrong with their claim.
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Elliott luviBorBatman
•I was laid off due to company downsizing so that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks for the info though.
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Lena Schultz
OMG this is giving me anxiety because I'm in the exact same situation!! Filed last Thursday and nothing yet. What if they deny it?? I already spent money I don't have thinking this would be approved by now.
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Demi Hall
•Try not to panic. If you were laid off and meet the work requirements, approval is very likely. The waiting is the hardest part.
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Jamal Anderson
I'm in a similar boat - filed my claim 8 days ago and still showing "under review" with no updates. The uncertainty is really stressful when you're counting on that money. I've been checking the portal obsessively but nothing changes. Has anyone had success calling the DOL directly to get a status update, or do they just tell you to wait like everyone else says?
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