Missed my NY unemployment interview and benefits stopped - how long to restart?

I had the exact same thing happen back in May. I missed the interview because my phone died and I didn't get the notification. It took about 2 weeks for my payments to start again after I explained the situation. Keep certifying each week even though you're not getting paid yet!

After struggling for WEEKS to reach someone about my missed interview, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to a live agent. Within 10 minutes of talking to them, my benefits were back on. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent and totally worth it to get my benefits flowing again. Check out this video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Took me about 9-10 days to start getting payments again. I think it depends on how backed up they are and if you have a straightforward case. Just keep certifying and be patient.

The DOL is a complete joke. I missed an appointment because THEY scheduled it during my kid's graduation which I told them about twice. Still took 3 weeks to restart my benefits. The system is designed to make people give up.

Ok heres my detailed breakdown of what happened when I missed MY interview with NY unemployment: Day 1: Missed interview (my bad, was in the hospital) Day 2-5: Called constantly, couldn't get through Day 6: Finally spoke to someone who said "we'll fix it" Day 10: Still no payment, called again Day 12: Different agent said first agent didn't document anything 🤦‍♂️ Day 14: They "escalated" my case Day 17: Got a backpay deposit for everything I was owed So for me it was about 2.5 weeks total. The system is broken AF but they will eventually pay you what you're owed. Document EVERYTHING - get names, confirmation numbers, etc.

This is my THIRD time dealing with this exact situation in the last 6 months. Their notification system is garbage. Here's what you need to know: First, keep certifying every week no matter what - this is CRUCIAL. Even if you're not getting paid, you need to maintain your claim activity. If you miss certification weeks during this problem period, you'll have an even bigger headache. Second, the timeframe varies wildly. I've had it take as little as 4 days and as long as 21 days. It depends on who you talked to, how they documented your case, and pure luck. Third, if it's been more than 10 business days, call them back. When you do, use claimyr.com to avoid the hold times. I spent 3+ hours on hold before discovering this service and it's been a game changer. You'll get an agent who can actually check your claim status. Fourth, ask specifically if there are any "blocks" or "holds" on your account. Sometimes the agent will say everything is fine when there's actually still an issue preventing payment. Fifth, if you're really desperate and it's been over 2 weeks, contact your state representative's office. They can sometimes escalate claims faster than you can through normal channels. Hope this helps! The system is designed to be frustrating but stay persistent.

My roommate had this happen and it took like a month to fix because there was a "system flag" that the first agent didn't clear properly. If it's been more than 2 weeks CALL AGAIN don't just wait.

honestly depends on ur luck with which worker u get. some r super helpful and fix it right away, others dont do jack and ur screwed. i got lucky and mine took 4 days to fix.

yall got it easy in NY, here in Florida we have to sacrifice our firstborn to the unemployment gods just to get a response 😭

Wait did you already explain to them why you missed it? Because if not, you might need to submit an official excuse or they'll just keep it pending forever.

Have you tried logging into your account online? Sometimes the payment status will show a pending date even if the agent doesn't tell you.

I'm in almost the exact same boat right now! Missed my interview last week because I was at a doctor's appointment that ran way over. Finally got through to someone yesterday who said they'd restart my benefits, but like you, no specific timeline. Reading through these comments is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like it could be anywhere from a few days to a month depending on luck of the draw. Really hoping we both get our payments back soon because this stress is killing me. Keep us posted on how long yours takes!

I went through this same nightmare about 3 months ago. Missed my interview because of a family emergency and my benefits got cut off immediately. The whole process to get them restarted was incredibly stressful, especially when you're already dealing with financial pressure. In my case, it took exactly 12 days from when I spoke to the representative until I saw the payment hit my account. What really helped me was calling back after a week to confirm they had processed everything correctly - turns out the first agent had made a note but hadn't actually submitted the form to restart my claim! So definitely follow up if you don't see movement within 7-10 days. Also, make sure you're still certifying every week during this period even though you're not getting paid - that was crucial for me to avoid additional delays. Hang in there, the system is frustrating but you will get your back pay once it's resolved.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now - missed my interview two weeks ago because I had to rush my mom to the ER. Finally got through to someone last Friday who said they'd reactivate my benefits, but it's been radio silence since then. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and nerve-wracking! Sounds like the timeline really varies depending on which agent you get and whether they actually process everything correctly the first time. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about calling back after 10 days if nothing happens, and keeping detailed records of every conversation. The stress of not knowing when the money will come through is almost worse than not having it in the first place. Thanks for posting this question @Zoe - it's comforting to know we're not alone in dealing with this broken system!

This whole thread is so helpful - I'm in a very similar situation right now! Missed my interview 8 days ago because of a childcare emergency (my babysitter cancelled last minute and I couldn't bring my 3-year-old to the appointment). Finally got through to someone on Monday who seemed understanding and said they'd restart my benefits, but like everyone else here, no specific timeline given. The anxiety of waiting is brutal, especially with bills piling up. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like I should expect anywhere from a few more days to potentially 2-3 weeks. I'm definitely going to take the advice about keeping detailed notes and following up if I don't see movement by next week. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know this is a common issue and that people do eventually get their payments restored, even if the system is frustratingly slow!

I missed my interview about 6 weeks ago due to a work emergency (I'm a nurse and had to cover an unexpected shift). The whole experience was such a nightmare! It took me 3 weeks to get my benefits restarted, but what made it worse was that I didn't know about keeping up with weekly certifications during the gap. I missed 2 weeks of certifying while waiting for it to get fixed, which created a whole NEW set of problems that took another 2 weeks to resolve. So my biggest advice is what others have said - KEEP CERTIFYING every single week even if you're not getting paid! Also, don't be afraid to call multiple times if it's taking longer than 2 weeks. I talked to 4 different agents and got 4 different answers before finally getting someone who actually knew what they were doing. The system is definitely broken but persistence pays off. You'll get through this! 💪

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Missed my interview 5 days ago because I had a family emergency (my dad was hospitalized). I managed to get through to someone yesterday who said they understood and would reactivate my benefits, but reading through all these experiences has me both hopeful and anxious. It's wild how much the timeline varies - anywhere from 4 days to a month depending on which agent you get and whether they actually process everything correctly! I'm definitely going to follow the advice here about keeping detailed notes of every conversation and following up if I don't see movement by next week. The stress of not knowing when the money will come through while bills are due is just overwhelming. Thanks for posting this @Zoe - it's really comforting to see I'm not the only one dealing with this mess and that people do eventually get their payments restored, even if the system is frustratingly unpredictable!

I'm in almost the exact same situation! Missed my interview last Tuesday because I had to take my elderly neighbor to the emergency room - she didn't have anyone else to help her. Finally got through to someone at the DOL yesterday after calling literally 40+ times over the past few days. The agent was actually really understanding about the situation and said my benefits would be restarted, but like you, didn't give me any specific timeframe. Reading through all these comments is both reassuring and terrifying - sounds like it could be anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on pure luck! I'm definitely going to take everyone's advice here about keeping detailed records and following up if nothing happens by next week. The not knowing when the money will come through while rent and bills are piling up is honestly making me lose sleep. Thanks so much for posting this question - it's such a relief to know I'm not the only one dealing with this stressful situation right now! 🙏

I'm dealing with this exact same nightmare right now! Missed my interview 10 days ago because my car broke down on the way there and I couldn't get through to reschedule in time. Finally spoke to an agent 3 days ago who said she'd restart my benefits, but still nothing showing up in my account. The waiting is absolutely killing me - I've got rent due in 5 days and I'm starting to panic. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both helpful and stressful because the timeline seems to be all over the place! Some people get lucky with 4-5 days, others are waiting weeks. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about calling back after 10 business days if nothing happens, and keeping detailed notes of every conversation. Has anyone had success with that Claimyr service mentioned earlier? I'm getting desperate enough to try anything at this point. Thanks for posting this @Zoe - it's weirdly comforting to know I'm not alone in this bureaucratic hell! 😭