NYS Department of Labor adjudication determination - what does this actually mean for my unemployment claim?

An adjudication determination means the NYS Department of Labor has finished reviewing your case and made a decision about your eligibility. This happens after they investigate any issues that came up during the initial review process. You should receive a formal determination letter in the mail within 2-3 business days explaining their decision and the reasoning behind it. If approved, your benefits should start processing. If denied, the letter will explain why and how to appeal.

same thing happened to me last month!! i was so confused by that status too. turned out they approved my claim but it took another week before i actually saw any money in my account

The adjudication process can involve several different issues - separation from employment, availability for work, job search activities, or identity verification. The determination letter will specify exactly what they reviewed and what they decided. Keep checking your online account too because sometimes the payment information updates before you get the physical letter.

ugh the waiting is the WORST part of this whole process!! they really need to make these statuses clearer instead of using confusing terms like adjudication determination

I went through this exact same thing about 3 months ago! The "adjudication determination" status definitely means they've made a decision on your case. In my experience, you'll usually know within 24-48 hours whether it's good or bad news because your account will either show payment amounts or you'll get a notice about issues that need to be resolved. The formal determination letter follows a few days later with all the details. Try not to stress too much - the fact that they completed the adjudication is actually a good sign that your case is moving forward rather than being stuck in limbo. Keep checking your account daily for updates!

I just went through this same situation a few weeks ago! The "adjudication determination" status had me panicking too because it's so vague. In my case, it meant they had finished investigating a question about my job separation and decided in my favor. The key thing is to watch for your benefit amount to appear in your account - that's usually the first sign of approval. If there are issues, you'll typically see a message about an overpayment or disqualification instead. The whole process took about 8 weeks total for me from initial filing to getting my first payment. Hang in there - I know the uncertainty is incredibly stressful when you're depending on these benefits!