NY unemployment denied for only having 2 quarters of income - application still says processing

In New York, you typically need wages in at least two quarters of your base period, but there are other requirements too. You need to have earned at least $2,900 in one quarter, and your total base period wages must be at least 1.5 times your high quarter wages. For example, if your highest quarter was $3,000, your total base period wages would need to be at least $4,500 to qualify. If your application says "processing," it might mean they're still calculating your benefit amount, or there could be a system lag in updating your status. Did you receive an official determination letter stating you were denied?

The system is super confusing!! I had the EXACT same thing happen to me in January. Online said processing but I got denied. Spent DAYS trying to reach someone. After trying to call for literally a week straight with no luck, I used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an agent in about 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE Turns out there was a mistake with how my employer reported my wages. The unemployment agent was able to fix it right there on the phone and I was approved two days later. Definitely worth reaching a human to get a clear answer.

You DO need wages in at least 2 quarters but there's MORE to it than that!!! The system is RIGGED to make it confusing. They WANT to deny you. I was denied because of "insufficient wages" even though I worked the WHOLE YEAR. Found out they weren't counting my 1099 income, only my W2!!! The rules are different depending on what KIND of income you have. Do you have both types????

Based on what you shared, if you earned $4,200 in your high quarter and $7,100 total across two quarters, you should meet the monetary requirements for NY unemployment. The system might show processing while waiting for employer verification or there might be a non-monetary issue unrelated to your quarters of work. Specifically check if: 1. Your reason for separation qualifies (layoff does qualify) 2. You've completed all identity verification steps 3. There are no issues with your work authorization Definitely keep calling, and try right when they open at 8am. That's usually the best time to get through.

i had same thing happen last month, said processing online but got denied letter in mail. turns out i needed to file using the alternative base period not regular base period. did u select the right base period? might be why

I'm having the exact same issue right now! Been trying to call since Monday. When I check my payment history it says $0 even though I've been certifying weekly. I'm so confused and worried about paying rent next month. Did anyone who had this problem eventually get approved? How long did it take? I keep stressing about this every night...

my cousin works at unemployment office (not in ny tho) & says sometimes the computer system automatically denies people but when a human reviews it they can override. keep calling!!

Update us when you get through to someone! The online system status and the actual determination sometimes contradict each other during processing. Also, check your spam/junk folders for any official communications that might have been filtered out. The official determination letter will explain exactly why you were denied if that's truly the case.

Has anyone here ever successfully appealed a denial? I'm wondering if that's what I'll need to do next if I can't get through on the phone. Is there a specific form or process for that in NY?

UPDATE: Finally got through this morning! Called right at 8am and only waited about 25 minutes. The agent said they were using my wrong base period and that I DO qualify! She fixed it right there and said I should see my determination update in 2-3 business days. So relieved! Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions.