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Mae Bennett

NY unemployment payment delay when claiming after 7:30pm - do I wait til Wednesday?

I just realized I messed up and certified for my NY unemployment benefits after 7:30pm on Sunday. Does this mean I have to wait until Wednesday to get paid now? I usually get my payment on Tuesday when I claim earlier in the day. Really need this money ASAP and kicking myself for forgetting to do it earlier. Anyone know if claiming late on Sunday pushes your payment back?

Beatrice Marshall

Yes, claiming after 7:30pm on Sunday typically delays your payment by a day. The NYSDOL system processes all claims filed before 7:30pm for Monday payment (which usually hits accounts on Tuesday). Claims after 7:30pm go into the next batch, so you'll likely see your payment Wednesday morning. This is a standard processing timeline - nothing to worry about!

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Mae Bennett

Ugh that's what I was afraid of. Thanks for confirming though. Guess I'll have to be more careful next time about certifying earlier.

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Melina Haruko

my experience has been dif. sometimes i claim after 9pm sunday and still get paid tuesday. system is weird

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Beatrice Marshall

It can occasionally process faster, but the official NYSDOL guidance is that claims after 7:30pm may experience a one-day delay. Best practice is always to certify earlier on Sunday if you need your payment as early as possible.

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Dallas Villalobos

I had this EXACT problem last month! I tried calling to see if they could push my payment through faster but couldn't even get through to a real person. Spent like 2 hours getting bounced around the phone system. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get connected to an agent who confirmed my payment would come Wednesday. They've got a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - way better than wasting hours trying to reach someone.

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Mae Bennett

I hadn't heard of that service before. Did they actually help you get your payment any faster or just confirmed what you already knew?

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Dallas Villalobos

In my case they just confirmed the Wednesday payment - there's no way to speed up the system once it's processing. But at least I knew for sure instead of stressing. Other times I've used them to fix actual problems with my claim though, which saved me weeks of waiting.

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Reina Salazar

This is why I ALWAYS set a Sunday morning alarm to certify!!! The system is designed to trip us up and make everything as complicated as possible! I've been burned by this before too and had to scramble to cover bills. The whole system is a disaster!!

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Saanvi Krishnaswami

Setting a reminder is smart! I've seen a lot of people get tripped up by certification timing. For anyone reading this in the future: NY unemployment claims filed Sunday before 7:30pm typically get paid Tuesday. After 7:30pm = Wednesday payment. Monday claims = Thursday payment. It follows that pattern throughout the week.

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Melina Haruko

just wondering but does anyone know why they even have this 7:30 cutoff thing? seems random

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Beatrice Marshall

It's when their automated payment processing system runs its nightly batch. All claims submitted before 7:30pm get included in that evening's processing batch. After 7:30pm, you're in the next day's batch.

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Demi Lagos

Omg I'm in the exact same situation!!! I'm FREAKING OUT because I have rent due and I thought I'd get my money tomorrow (Tuesday) like usual but I certified at like 9pm yesterday because I completely forgot until I was getting ready for bed. Will it definitely be Wednesday?? What if there's another delay on top of that????? Has anyone had it take even longer than Wednesday????

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Saanvi Krishnaswami

Deep breath! If your claim has no other issues, it should arrive Wednesday. The delay is just because of the processing cutoff time. However, if you're in a real emergency situation, you can try calling NYSDOL at 888-209-8124 as soon as they open at 8am. Be prepared for a long wait, though.

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Mason Lopez

This happened to me last month and the month before that too. I have two jobs and sometimes Sunday is so busy I completely forget until later. I actually have a calendar reminder now but it doesn't help if I'm working! But yeah, expect payment on Wednesday. That's been consistent for me every time I certify after their cutoff time.

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Mae Bennett

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'll definitely set multiple reminders next time. Wednesday it is then...

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Reina Salazar

Anyone else notice how they NEVER explain this clearly anywhere on the website? I had to learn about the 7:30 cutoff from Reddit, not from any official NYSDOL communication. They've literally designed the system to trip people up!

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Beatrice Marshall

It is actually mentioned in their FAQ section, but you're right that it's not very prominently displayed. The best practice is to certify early on Sunday to avoid any potential delays.

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Mae Bennett

Thanks everyone for the responses. Sounds like I should expect the payment on Wednesday then. I've learned my lesson about certifying earlier! I appreciate all the help and information.

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