NY unemployment requested proof of wages - sent docs online, how long for response or payment?

Yup, been thru this exact same thing. Took them 6 WEEKS to review my wage documents and release my payments. The system is a complete joke. I would just keep calling everyday - sometimes if you call right when they open at 8am you can get through.

After weeks of struggling to get through to ny unemployment about my wage verification, I discovered this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They basically call NYSDOL for you, wait on hold, then connect you when a real person answers. Talking to an agent got my payments unlocked within days after being stuck for weeks! They have a YouTube video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

I had to submit wage verification back in June. Took them 5 weeks and 3 days exactly. The system is so backed up its crazy. My advice is try to talk to your landlord and explain the situation, maybe they'll work with you if you show them proof youve submitted everything.

Yeah you're definitely not alone. I got hit with same thing in September. Had to wait almost 7 weeks before my case was reviewed. Best advice is to document EVERYTHING. Take screenshots of your submissions, confirmation numbers, etc. Once my payments finally started again, I did get all my backpay, so at least there's that.

The whole NY unemployment system is DESIGNED to be frustrating so people give up. It's not broken - it's working exactly as intended. They make it difficult on purpose to reduce how many people actually collect benefits. I've been dealing with them for months and it's a nightmare.

When I had to verify my wages last year, I tried something different after waiting 3 weeks with no response. I contacted my state assembly person's office. Their constituent services helped push my claim through in about a week. Might be worth a try?

Word of advice - check your spam folder regularly! They sent me an email asking for additional documents but it went to spam, and I didnt see it for 2 weeks. That reset my whole wait time when I finally submitted the extra stuff they wanted.

Listen I know waiting sucks but whatever you do DON'T submit multiple copies of the same documents. My friend did this thinking it would help and it actually flagged his account for review and delayed everything by another month. Just be patient (I know it's hard).

After trying everything else, I finally got my wage verification issue fixed by reaching out through Twitter DM to @NYSLabor with my issue. Surprisingly they responded within a day and escalated my case. Worth a shot if you're desperate!

Here's the real deal on how to handle this situation with NY unemployment wage verification requirements (I worked for the state for 12 years): First, understand that the current backlog for document review is approximately 4-8 weeks. This is unfortunately standard and not something that's going to change overnight. While waiting, here are some actionable steps: 1. DO NOT submit multiple copies of the same documents as this will flag your account for potential fraud review and delay things further. 2. If you can't wait due to financial hardship, you have several escalation options: - Contact your state assembly representative's constituent services office - Reach out via Twitter DM to @NYSLabor with your issue (but NEVER share personal identifying info publicly) - If you absolutely need to speak with someone, use a service like claimyr.com which will wait on hold for you and connect you with an agent (this saved me hours of frustration) 3. Keep claiming your benefits every week even while waiting for document review! This ensures you'll receive all backpay once approved. 4. Document everything: submission dates, confirmation numbers, and any communication attempts. 5. If possible, contact your landlord/creditors with documentation showing you're waiting on unemployment review. Many will work with you if you can show you're actively pursuing resolution. Hang in there - the system is frustrating but persistence will eventually pay off.

Hey just a heads up that sometimes they send physical mail requesting additional info instead of emails or portal notifications. Check your mailbox regularly!

I had this exact same issue back in July. The wage verification took them 49 days to process. FORTY-NINE DAYS. I had to move back in with my parents while waiting. The system is completely broken.

Made any progress OP? I'm in the same boat - submitted docs 3 weeks ago and nothing yet...

bro the NY unemployment system is straight TRASH. took them 2 months to verify my wages last year. i feel for u

When I went through this, I uploaded all my documents online but ALSO faxed physical copies to them (yes, they still use fax 🙄). For some reason the physical copies got processed faster than the online submission. Worth a try if you're desperate.