NY unemployment deposit delayed this week - usually Wednesday but nothing yet
Hey everyone, I certified for my NY unemployment benefits on Monday like usual, but the money hasn't hit my account yet? It normally comes through on Wednesday morning without fail, but it's not there today. Is there some kind of delay happening with the system this week? Will it probably come tomorrow instead? I'm getting a little worried since I have bills coming up soon. Anyone else experiencing delays with their payment this week?
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Elijah Jackson
There's often a 24-48 hour processing delay at the end of each quarter when NYSDOL does their accounting updates. Today is March 31, 2025, so that's probably what's happening. Your payment should show up by Friday at the latest. This happens every three months, so mark your calendar for future reference: end of March, June, September, and December.
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Isabella Martin
•Oh! I had no idea about the quarterly thing. Thank you so much! That's a relief to hear. Will definitely mark those dates on my calendar.
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Sophia Miller
mine is late 2
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Mason Davis
•Same here! Got nothing today and I'm freaking out because my rent is due tomorrow. I certified on Sunday night like I always do. Anyone know what's going on with NY unemployment this week???
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Mia Rodriguez
I'm seeing a lot of payment delays right now. DOL hasn't made any official announcements, but from experience, this happens during system maintenance periods or when there's a high volume of claims. A few things to check: 1. Verify your payment method is still active in your account 2. Check if you have any pending action items in your dashboard 3. Make sure your certification didn't flag any issues (if you reported any income or missed questions) If everything looks normal on your end, it's likely just the system delay that others mentioned. Payments should resume by Friday.
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Elijah Jackson
•Good point about checking for action items. Sometimes they slip a questionnaire in there that you have to complete before they'll release payment.
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Jacob Lewis
This LITERALLY happens to me every other month!!! The system is SO broken. They expect us to certify on time but then THEY can just randomly delay payments whenever they want? I have BILLS TO PAY!!! How are we supposed to budget when we never know if the money will actually show up when it's supposed to?? And good luck trying to call them - the phone lines are ALWAYS busy. I bet they do it on purpose.
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Amelia Martinez
•I know right?? The worst part is you can never get anyone on the phone to explain what's happening. I spent 3 hours on hold last month and then got disconnected. Total waste of time.
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Sophia Miller
got mine just now check your accounts
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Isabella Martin
•OMG you're right! Just checked and mine came through too. What a relief! Thanks for the heads up!
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Mason Davis
Does anyone know if we'll get paid interest when they delay our payments? I mean, if I paid my rent late, I'd get charged a late fee. Shouldn't they compensate us when they're late? I'm seriously thinking about writing to my state representative about this.
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Mia Rodriguez
•Unfortunately, there's no provision for interest payments on delayed unemployment benefits in New York state law. The system is designed with processing time expectations but no penalties for the DOL when those timelines aren't met. Writing to your representative is actually a good idea if you want to advocate for policy changes.
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Amelia Martinez
Totally random but has anyone else noticed that since they updated the NY unemployment website in January, the certification questions are worded differently? I keep second-guessing myself every week because I'm afraid I'll answer something wrong and lose my benefits. It's giving me anxiety lol.
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Elijah Jackson
•Yes! I noticed this too. The questions about availability for work and job search activities are especially confusing now. Just remember that you need to be available for work and actively looking for jobs each week. Answer truthfully and you'll be fine. If you made an honest mistake, you can always call to explain.
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Isabella Martin
Just wanted to update - got my payment this morning! Looks like it was just a one-day delay. Thanks everyone for your help and reassurance!
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Sophia Miller
•👍 good
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