NY unemployment benefit suddenly cut in half - anyone else having this issue?

This happened to me last month! Turns out they had somehow processed a partial week for me even though I reported no work. Check your payment history screen and see if it shows any earnings or if it lists your certification as "partial week" status. There should be a code next to the payment amount that explains the reduction.

did u check ur email? they send notifications when they make changes to ur benefits. might explain what happened

This is a common issue right now. The system is probably flagging your claim for one of these reasons: 1. You're approaching your Benefit Year Ending (BYE) date 2. You've hit the halfway point in your total benefit amount 3. There's a quarterly wage review happening 4. They're verifying your continued eligibility Check your Monetary Benefit Determination letter (the one that listed your weekly benefit amount). There should be information about your maximum benefit duration and total benefit amount. If you're approaching either limit, this could explain the reduction. You really do need to speak with a claims specialist to resolve this. I know the phone system is frustrating, but it's the only way to get a clear answer.

same thing just happened to me!! full payment last week, half payment this week. no explanation anywhere on the site. this system is such garbage

Have you checked if there were any federal or state changes to unemployment benefits that took effect recently? Sometimes they implement these changes with very little notice. Also, did you answer any certification questions differently this week? Even minor changes to how you answer can trigger benefit recalculations. I'd recommend checking the NY DOL website announcements section. They sometimes post system-wide changes there before updating individual accounts. If multiple people are experiencing this issue, it sounds like a system-wide change rather than something specific to your claim.

After spending HOURS trying to reach someone at the unemployment office last month for a similar issue (they randomly disqualified one of my weeks), I finally used Claimyr.com to get through to a representative. It basically holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. Saved me from wasting an entire day hitting redial. They have a video that shows how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent was able to see that my account had been flagged for a quarterly review (which apparently happens automatically). They fixed it on the spot and I got my back payment within 3 days. Might be worth trying if you can't get through the normal way.

THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY DAUGHTER!!! half payment, no explanation, cant get anyone on the phone!!! this is RIDICULOUS!!! They cant just cut peoples benefits without telling them why!!! how are people supposed to pay their bills????

UPDATE: I finally got through to someone! For anyone else having this issue - it turns out there was a system glitch during the weekend that caused certifications to be processed as partial weeks even when people reported no work. The representative said they're aware of the issue and are working on a fix. They said we should receive the remainder of our benefits within 3-5 business days, and we don't need to do anything on our end. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions!

Thanks for sharing the resolution! For anyone else experiencing this issue, here are a few important points: 1. If you received a partial payment, don't submit a new certification trying to claim the missing amount - this could complicate your claim 2. Document the partial payment by taking screenshots of your payment history 3. The system should automatically correct itself with the fix they're implementing, but if you don't receive the remainder within 5 business days, you'll need to contact them again 4. This won't affect your total benefit amount or extend your benefit year - it's just a processing delay Glad you were able to get this resolved!

anyone get their missing money yet? its been 3 days for me and still nothing