NY unemployment benefits during forfeit hearing - will they still pay while waiting?

In my experience, they usually continue paying your current benefits while a forfeit penalty is under appeal/hearing. The forfeit days/weeks only affect future claims if you're found responsible. They shouldn't stop your current payments just because there's a hearing scheduled - that would be premature punishment before a decision is made.

they might still pay but depends on why u got the forfiet in first place... if its fraud they can stop payments right away

This depends on the specific situation. For forfeit penalties due to non-fraudulent reporting errors (which sounds like your case), NYSDOL typically continues benefit payments while the hearing is pending. However, if they've issued a formal determination of willful misrepresentation or fraud, they may suspend payments immediately. You should check your online account message center to see if there's any determination notice that specifically mentions suspension of benefits. If not, payments should continue. For the hearing, gather any evidence that shows your mistake was unintentional - confusing instructions, screenshots of the reporting system, records of your work hours, etc. This will help your case significantly.

I had a similar situation last year except mine was about some contract work I did. They kept paying me right up until the hearing. But my friend had his benefits stopped immediately when they suspected fraud (he didn't do anything wrong, just a mixup with his employer). So really depends if they've flagged it as potential fraud or just a regular mistake.

THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY GOING TO STOP YOUR PAYMENTS!!! This EXACT thing happened to me in January and they cut me off for 2 MONTHS while waiting for the hearing!!! And guess what? At the hearing they decided it was just a simple mistake on my part and I should have been getting paid the whole time! But did I get backpay? YES but it took ANOTHER MONTH to process!!! The whole system is designed to make you give up. They WANT you to get frustrated and stop claiming. Don't let them win!!!

After dealing with this unemployment system for months, I've found that getting through to an actual agent is the only way to get clear answers for your specific case. I was in a similar situation (different issue but also had a hearing) and was getting different answers from everyone I talked to. I finally tried Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes instead of spending days redialing. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE The agent I spoke with confirmed they would continue my payments during the hearing process and also gave me tips on what documents to bring. Totally worth it to get a definitive answer directly from NYSDOL instead of stressing about it.

hey i noticed nobody asked this yet but how many forfeit days/weeks are they saying you have? that makes a difference too. if its only like 2-3 weeks they might let u keep getting paid but if its a lot more they might stop ur payments

Forfeit days/weeks mean you won't be able to collect that many days/weeks of benefits in the future. It's not about paying anything back - it's a penalty where you forfeit your right to future benefits for the specified period. For example, if you have 4 forfeit weeks and your current benefit year ends, then you file a new claim in the future, you would have to serve those 4 weeks without payment before you could start collecting on the new claim. This is different from an overpayment, where they actually ask you to return money already received.

One more important thing: make sure you keep certifying for benefits every week while waiting for your hearing, even if you're unsure about payments. If the hearing goes in your favor, you can only get paid for weeks you properly certified for. Missing certifications can't be made up later, even if you win your case.

When I worked at a grocery store last summer i made a mistake on my weekly certification and they put a hold on my claim but my payments didn't stop. It was a different type of issue than yours though. Good luck with your hearing!