NY unemployment back pay arrived then account locked again after answering questionnaire?

This exact thing happened to me in April. got my backpay after 7 months of fighting, certified once, then they locked me out with some bs questionnaire about employment gaps. took me another 2 months to get it fixed. the system is designed to break u down so u give up. dont let them win!!

After trying for weeks to get through to someone at ny unemployment, I found this service called claimyr.com that got me a callback with an agent in under an hour. Talking to the rep got my account unlocked the same day. Best decision I made through this whole mess! They have this video explaining how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Welcome to unemployment hell 🔥 Theyr always finding ways to screw us over. I'm in the same boat right now - got my money for 2 weeks then they froze everything again. Been calling nonstop for 3 days with no luck.

it's probably just a verification issue. anytime u report previous employment they flag ur account for review to make sure u didn't get paid for weeks u were working. should clear up in 2-3 weeks if everything u reported is accurate. if u need it faster u gotta call

The exact same thing hapenned to me in March. I got a resolution by calling the ny unemployment office early in the morning (like 7:55am), and waiting in queue. Got someone after about 2 hours who fixed it on the spot. apparently this is a common system glitch where previous reported info gets flagged when you certify again after a gap.

Here's what you need to do to fix this. I had the same problem and worked it out: First, don't panic - this is a common issue with the NY unemployment system, especially after periods of non-certification or reported work. These additional questionnaires are triggered automatically when your pattern changes. You have three options: 1) Wait for manual review (can take 3-6 weeks, not recommended) 2) Call them directly (good luck getting through - try early mornings, use all extensions) 3) Use a service like claimyr.com - I finally broke down and tried it after 2 weeks of failed calls. They kept dialing until they reached an agent and then connected me. Talking to a real person got my issue resolved in minutes. The key is speaking to an actual agent who can see your full claim history. They'll likely clear the hold right away if your answers match your previous reporting. Don't try to handle this through email or messaging - it'll just drag on forever. If your rent/bills are urgent, definitely try getting through by phone ASAP. The system is frustrating by design, but there are ways to get it fixed quickly with persistence.

Did you report all your work history correctly on the original application? If there's any discrepancy they can freeze your account. Also check ur email - they might have sent you a DocuSign form to fill out.

just went thru this last month. you HAVE to call. no other way around it. the online system is trash and will keep you in limbo forever. took me 74 calls (yes i counted) to get thru to a human who fixed it in 5 mins 🤦‍♂️

They did this to me too! I think its a tactic to reduce payments honestly. I had to contact my state representative to get help after 3 weeks of trying. Email your local assembly person with all your info and they can sometimes escalate it.

Call your local assemblyperson or state senator. They have special liaisons with unemployment who can clear these holds way faster than u calling the main line. google ur district rep and email their office explaining the situation.

have u checked ur mail? sometimes they send physical letters requesting additional info and if u miss those deadlines they freeze everything

CALL CALL CALL. don't bother with the website or messaging. ny unemployment is a total disaster and the only way to fix anything is to actually talk to someone. start calling the second they open and keep trying all day if needed.

This is standard procedure unfortunately. The fact that u reported a small job triggered their system. Dont give up - keep calling until u get a competent agent who can override the hold. My husband was in this exact situation in May and finally got thru after 2 weeks of trying.

Check ur account for correspondence. there might be forms they need u to fill out that don't come via email. also try the messaging center on the website to ask about ur specific hold.

After 3 moths of my account being locked in review status, I found claimyr.com through reddit. Got connected to an agent in like 30 minutes who cleared everything up. Wish I'd known about it sooner instead of stressing for months! my backpay hit my account 2 days later

Don't break down! The NY unemployment system does this to almost everyone at some point. They make it hard on purpose hoping people will give up. You just need to talk to a real person who can fix it immediately. Be persistent!