How long does it take for NYS Department of Labor unemployment to pay you after filing?
Just filed my first unemployment claim through ny.gov three days ago and I'm stressed about when the money will actually hit my account. I got laid off from my marketing job last week and rent is due in two weeks. The website says my claim is 'pending' but doesn't give any timeframe. Does anyone know how long it typically takes for NYS Department of Labor to start sending payments once you file? I've been doing the weekly certifications but still no payment date showing up.
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Selena Bautista
It usually takes 2-3 weeks from when you first file for your claim to be processed and approved. The first payment can take up to 4 weeks total if there are no issues. Make sure you keep doing your weekly claims even while it's pending - you'll get back pay for those weeks once approved.
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Tasia Synder
•Thanks! Do you know if there's a way to check if my claim is moving through the system or if it's stuck somewhere?
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Mohamed Anderson
mine took forever!! like 5 weeks before i saw any money and that was with no problems on my claim. the worst part is you cant get through to anyone at nysdol to ask whats going on
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Ellie Perry
•If you need to reach NYS Department of Labor agents quickly, I had good luck with claimyr.com - they help you get through the phone lines. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of trying to call myself.
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Landon Morgan
The timing really depends on whether your claim goes into adjudication or not. If they need to verify your employment history or reason for separation, it can add several more weeks. I'm in week 6 waiting for adjudication to finish on mine.
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Tasia Synder
•How do you know if your claim is in adjudication? My account just says pending but doesn't specify what kind of review it's under.
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Selena Bautista
•You can check your claim status on the my.ny.gov portal. If it says 'adjudication in progress' anywhere in your account, that means they're reviewing something. Regular pending usually processes faster.
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Teresa Boyd
First payment is always the slowest. After that, if you file your weekly claims on time, payments usually come within 2-3 business days. But yeah, that initial wait is brutal when you need the money.
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Juan Moreno
I'm in a similar situation - just filed last week after getting laid off from my retail job. The waiting is really stressful when bills are piling up! From what I've been reading online, it seems like NYS DOL is pretty backed up right now. I've been checking my account obsessively but the status hasn't changed from "under review." Has anyone had luck calling the customer service line recently, or is it still impossible to get through?
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Omar Fawaz
•I feel you on the stress! The phone lines are basically useless - I've tried calling multiple times and either get disconnected or stuck in hour-long holds. Your best bet is to just keep checking the online portal and maybe try calling super early in the morning like right at 8am when they open. Some people have had luck getting through then. Also make sure you're doing your weekly certifications even while it's under review - you don't want to miss any weeks once it gets approved!
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