NY unemployment claim stuck under review for 6+ months with no decision

I was in a similar situation last month - my claim was under review for almost 4 months. What finally worked for me was using Claimyr to get through to an actual agent. I kept calling the regular number and getting nowhere, but with Claimyr (claimyr.com) I got connected to a real person in under 30 minutes. They were able to see that my claim was stuck because of an employer verification issue and pushed it through. You can see how it works in their demo video: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - definitely worth trying when you've been waiting this long!

six months is WAY TO LONG!!! the system is completely broken and nobody cares. ive seen ppl waiting 3-4 months but 6 is ridiculous even for NYSDOL!!!!!! somebody there probably lost your paperwork or it got stuck in some computer glitch. you need to DEMAND to speak to a supervisor not just the first person who answers.

I had to wait 2 months for mine so can't imagine 6! Did you have any weird issues with your claim? Like did you work out of state or have multiple employers?

Six months is definitely excessive, even with NYSDOL's current backlog. There are a few things you should do immediately: 1. Request a formal determination in writing through certified mail (not just through the portal). Address it to "NYSDOL UI Determination Request" and include your full name, last 4 of SSN, and claim ID number. 2. Contact your state representative or senator. They often have staff dedicated to unemployment issues and can initiate an inquiry that gets much faster responses. 3. If you haven't already, file for a hearing with the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board. Even though you don't have a formal denial, you can appeal the constructive denial based on excessive delay. 4. Check if your claim might be flagged for identity verification. Many long delays happen when the automated system flags something for manual review but it never gets assigned. The ID verification might need to be completed again. The multiple employers situation could indeed be causing part of the delay, especially if one of them has contested the claim or failed to respond to NYSDOL's inquiries.

For the formal determination request, there isn't a specific form. Write a letter that includes: - Your full name - Last 4 digits of your SSN - NY.gov ID and Claim ID (if you have it) - Date you filed your initial claim - Statement requesting a formal written determination on your claim status - Brief timeline of your attempts to resolve the issue Mail it certified with return receipt to: NYS Department of Labor PO Box 15130 Albany, NY 12212-5130 Keep the certified mail receipt and tracking number. This creates a paper trail that's important if you need to escalate further.

wait hang on have u been certifying every week while waiting? cuz my friend didn't and they told him he couldn't get backpay for the weeks he missed even tho his claim was pending the whole time

I'm in the same situation but only 3 months in. Starting to panic because my savings are almost gone. Has anyone here actually received backpay for all the weeks they were certifying while waiting for a decision? I'm worried they'll finally approve my claim but then not give me the money for these past months when I've been certifying.

THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU GIVE UP!!!! thats what they want. dont let them win. keep calling EVERY DAY and document every call with date time and who u talked to. threaten to call your state rep and the media. sometimes that scares them into action!!!

Just checking back - any updates on your situation? Were you able to get through to anyone?