How to get a unemployment card from NYS Department of Labor?

Thanks! My payment shows as 'pending' still. How long does it usually take to go from pending to released?

This is good advice. I had an old address on file and my card went to the wrong place initially. Had to update my address and request a replacement card through KeyBank.

Never heard of that service before but might be worth it if you really can't get through the regular way.

That's really helpful about tracking through my.ny.gov! I didn't know you could see the status progression there. I'll check that instead of just waiting around. Quick question - when you say "certified for weekly benefits correctly," what exactly should I be looking out for? I want to make sure I didn't mess anything up that could be causing the delay from pending to released.

Good question Carmen! When certifying weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any days that week, if you were available for work, and if you actively looked for work. Even small mistakes like putting the wrong dates or not reporting part-time earnings can flag your claim for review and delay payment processing. Also double-check that you're certifying during the right time window - I think it's usually Sunday through the following Saturday. If there are any discrepancies, it can hold up your payment from going from pending to released.

When you certify weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - like whether you worked any hours, earned any money, were available for work, etc. Even small mistakes can flag your claim for review which delays payment. Also check that you certified on time (usually Sunday-Saturday for the previous week). If you miss the deadline or there are inconsistencies in your answers, it can hold up the payment from moving to "released" status. You can usually see if there are any issues flagged in your account dashboard.

@Carmen Ruiz When certifying weekly, make sure you re'answering all the questions accurately - things like whether you worked any hours that week, if you re'able and available for work, if you refused any job offers, etc. Even small mistakes can flag your claim for review which delays payment. Also check that you certified on time - there s'usually a window each week you need to do it in. If you miss the deadline or answer inconsistently from previous weeks, that can hold things up too.

Good question Carmen! When you certify weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any hours that week, if you received any other income, and if you were able and available to work. Even small mistakes like forgetting to report a few hours of part-time work can flag your claim for review and delay payment. Also make sure you're certifying on time - there's usually a specific window each week when you can do it. If you miss the deadline or there are inconsistencies in your answers, that can definitely cause the payment to stay in pending status longer.

Good question Carmen! When you certify weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any days that week, if you turned down any job offers, and if you were able and available to work. Even small mistakes like reporting the wrong number of days worked or forgetting to mention you had a job interview can flag your claim for review and delay payment processing. Also make sure you're certifying on time - there's usually a specific window each week when you can do it. If you miss the deadline or have to do it late, that can also cause delays in moving from pending to released status.

Good question! When certifying weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - like whether you worked any hours that week, if you were able and available to work, and if you looked for work (depending on your situation). Also double-check that you're certifying for the right week period. I made a mistake once where I accidentally skipped a week and it held up my whole payment cycle. The system is pretty sensitive to any inconsistencies or missed certifications.

When certifying weekly benefits, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any hours that week, if you were available for work, and if you actively looked for work. Any "yes" answers to the work questions need exact hours and earnings reported. Also don't miss the certification deadline (usually Sunday night) because that can delay your payment processing. If you answered something incorrectly or missed a week, it might trigger a review that keeps your payment in pending status longer.

When certifying for weekly benefits, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any hours that week, if you're able and available for work, and if you actively looked for work (if required). Any inconsistencies or missing information can flag your claim for review which delays payment processing. Also verify that you certified during the correct time window - usually Sunday through the following Saturday. If you miss the certification deadline or need to make corrections, that can definitely cause delays in moving from pending to released status.

Good question Carmen! When you certify weekly, make sure you're answering all the questions accurately - especially about whether you worked any hours, earned any money, were available for work, and actively looked for work that week. Even small mistakes like reporting income incorrectly or saying you weren't available when you were can flag your claim for review and delay payment processing. Also make sure you're certifying on time - I think the deadline is usually Sunday night for the previous week. If you miss the deadline or have to certify late, that can also slow things down.