How to withdraw unemployment application with NYS Department of Labor?

You can't technically withdraw a claim once it's submitted, but you can stop certifying for weekly benefits. Just don't file your weekly claim certification and the claim will become dormant. If your claim hasn't been processed yet, you could try calling NYS Department of Labor to explain the situation.

i did the same thing last year, got a job right after filing. just stopped doing the weekly claims and nothing bad happened. congrats on the new job btw!

The proper procedure is to contact NYS Department of Labor and inform them you no longer need benefits due to employment. While you can't technically withdraw the initial claim, they can note in your file that you're employed and no longer seeking benefits. This creates a clear record. You might have trouble reaching them by phone though - the call volume is always high and you often get disconnected. 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 showing how it works. Made it much easier to speak with someone at NYS Department of Labor about my claim status.

Wait, why would you want to withdraw it? Even if you start working, you should keep the claim open in case the job doesn't work out. You never know what might happen and it's easier to reactivate than start over.

Just went through this exact situation a few months ago! I agree with everyone saying to keep the claim open but stop certifying - that's definitely the safest approach. One thing to add: if you do end up needing to contact NYS DOL about your claim status, make sure you have your confirmation number from when you first filed. They'll ask for it right away when you call. Also, even though you're not certifying, you might still get some automated emails or mail about your claim - that's normal and you can just ignore those. Good luck with the new position!

I had a similar situation last year when I got a job offer right after filing. The advice here is spot on - just stop certifying weekly and let the claim go dormant. I called NYS DOL to officially notify them (took several tries to get through) and they confirmed this was the right approach. They actually appreciated that I called to update them on my employment status. One heads up: if you start the new job and it doesn't work out within your benefit year, you can usually reactivate the existing claim without having to go through the whole application process again. This saved me a lot of time when my "sure thing" job ended up not being so sure after all. Congratulations on landing the position!

I actually work for a company that helps people navigate unemployment systems, and I can confirm what others have said here is correct. NYS DOL doesn't have a formal "withdrawal" process for claims once submitted. The standard procedure is exactly what's been mentioned - simply stop certifying for weekly benefits and the claim becomes dormant. This won't negatively impact your record or future eligibility. If you want to be extra thorough, you can call NYS DOL to inform them of your employment status, though it's not required. Just keep that confirmation number from your initial filing safe in case you ever need to reference your claim. The system is actually designed to handle situations like yours where people find employment quickly after filing. Best of luck with your new job!

Congratulations on the job offer! I was in a similar boat a couple years ago and can confirm what everyone's saying - just stop doing your weekly certifications and let the claim go dormant. No need to stress about formally withdrawing it. I actually made the mistake of trying to call NYS DOL multiple times to "properly" withdraw my claim, spending hours on hold, only to be told by the rep that simply not certifying was the correct approach all along. One small addition to what others have mentioned: if you're really concerned about having a clean record, you can send a brief message through the secure messaging system on ny.gov (if available) or keep a note for yourself about when you stopped certifying due to employment. That way you have documentation of your intent if you ever need to explain the dormant claim later. But honestly, it's such a common scenario that it shouldn't be an issue. Good luck with the new position!

Just wanted to echo what everyone else has said and add my own experience - I filed for unemployment last spring and then got a job offer within the first week. I was also worried about how to properly handle withdrawing the claim, but after reading through forums and eventually speaking with someone at NYS DOL, I learned that simply not certifying weekly is indeed the correct approach. The claim just goes inactive after a certain period of non-certification. I kept all my paperwork from the initial filing just in case, but it's been almost a year now and I've had no issues. The system really is set up to handle situations like yours where people find work quickly after filing. Don't overthink it - just focus on your new job and let the claim naturally become dormant. Congratulations on the position!

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed my claim on Monday and got a job offer today that starts next Monday. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - I was panicking thinking I'd somehow messed up the system by filing and then immediately getting employed. It's such a relief to know that simply not certifying weekly is the standard approach and won't cause any issues down the road. The advice about keeping the confirmation number and initial paperwork is really practical too. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's so valuable to hear from people who've actually been through this rather than just trying to navigate the official websites which don't really address this scenario clearly. Congratulations to the original poster on landing the job!