NY unemployment payment not showing after certifying - anyone else?

This happened to me last month. I certified on Sunday but it didn't show in payment history until Wednesday! apparently there was some kind of system update they were doing. Dont panic yet, give it another day or two before you start freaking out.

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Same exact thing for me!!! Certified tuesday, nothing showing up today. System is probably backed up or glitching again. ny unemployment tech is from like 1995 i swear

i've learned there are all kinds of weird little things that can flag ur account for review... did u work any hours this week? report any income? change anything in ur certification? sometimes even tiny changes can trigger a hold

There's maintenance happening this week according to their Twitter. They didn't announce it widely but someone posted about it in another thread here. Supposedly payments will process but with 1-2 day delays.

Have you checked if your bank is maybe the issue? Sometimes my payment shows in the unemployment system but not in my actual bank for like 3 days. The whole direct deposit thing can be slow AF

I'm going through the EXACT same issue right now. I certified two days ago and it's still not showing up. I need to pay my car insurance by Friday and I'm starting to panic. Has anyone actually gotten through to a rep to ask what's going on???

Look for any messages in your inbox on the unemployment portal. Sometimes they send requirements there without emailing you. I missed one for THREE WEEKS and couldn't figure out why my payments stopped. Check your message center!

This is actually a widespread issue right now. I'm in a Facebook group for NY unemployment and TONS of people are reporting the same thing this week. Someone who got through to a rep said they're having database issues and payments will be delayed 2-3 days but will process automatically.

Honestly, speaking to an agent is the only guaranteed way to resolve payment issues. The system has so many glitches that sometimes only a human can override and fix them. I was in payment limbo for THREE WEEKS until I finally got through to someone who fixed it in literally 2 minutes. Here's what I recommend: 1. Keep trying to call early in the morning (7:30am) when they first open 2. Try the alternate phone numbers (some are less busy) 3. Use claimyr.com - this was actually what worked for me after countless failed attempts. They handle the calling and waiting, then connect you with a live agent 4. Document everything - dates you certified, confirmation numbers, etc. 5. Check your message inbox daily for any communications 6. Make sure your direct deposit info is correct Don't just assume it will resolve itself if it goes more than 3 days without showing in payment history. The system rarely fixes itself without human intervention. Good luck! The NY unemployment system is truly broken, but once you get a human on the line, most issues can be resolved quickly.

I had a weird issue last month where my certification didn't show up for 4 days, then suddenly 2 weeks of payments hit at once. The system is SO glitchy. If you're desperate for cash while you wait, try checking r/borrow or look into Earnin app for an advance.

could be id theft. someone might have gotten into ur account and changed ur payment info. happened to my cousin last year and it was a NIGHTMARE to fix. check that all ur personal info is still correct in the system!!

did you answer anything differently during certification? even tiny changes can trigger a review. also, what day did u certify? if u did it later than usual that can affect timing too

are you getting the debit card or direct deposit? the debit card is always slower and sometimes the website doesn't update even though the money is there.

I'm on day 5 of my payment not showing up... called 87 times yesterday with no luck getting through. This is absolutely insane. How are people supposed to survive??

I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Certified on Monday and it's now Thursday with nothing showing up in my payment history. This is so stressful when you're relying on these payments for basic needs. Reading through all these comments, it sounds like there are multiple things that could be causing this - system maintenance, database issues, or flags from reporting income changes. I'm going to check my message center first like someone suggested, then maybe try calling early tomorrow morning. If that doesn't work, I might have to look into that Claimyr service everyone's mentioning. It's ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get our rightful benefits processed. Hang in there everyone - hopefully this gets resolved soon for all of us!

Going through the exact same thing right now! I certified on Wednesday morning and it's Friday evening with absolutely nothing in my payment history. Usually it shows up within a few hours like you said. After reading all these comments, it sounds like there's definitely some kind of system-wide issue happening this week. I'm going to check my message center tomorrow morning and try calling right when they open at 7:30am. If that doesn't work, I might have to bite the bullet and try Claimyr since so many people here are saying it actually works. It's just crazy that we have to pay a service to get through to our own state agency! Really hoping this resolves for all of us soon - the stress of not knowing if your payment is coming when you have bills due is awful. Keep us updated if you hear anything!

I'm experiencing the exact same issue! Certified on Tuesday and it's now Saturday with absolutely nothing showing in my payment history. This is really stressful because I have my electric bill due Monday and was counting on this payment. After reading through everyone's experiences here, it's somewhat reassuring to know this seems to be a widespread problem this week rather than something specific to my account. I'm going to follow the advice here and check my message center first thing Monday morning, then try calling right at 7:30am when they open. If I can't get through after a few attempts, I think I'll have to try that Claimyr service that so many people are recommending - it sounds like it actually works even though it's frustrating we have to pay extra just to reach our own state agency. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and solutions, it really helps to know we're not alone in this mess!