NYS Department of Labor unemployment claim mistake - what happens if you make a mistake on your unemployment claim?

Don't panic! Small mistakes on unemployment applications are pretty common and the NYS Department of Labor has processes to handle corrections. If it's wage or employment date information, they'll usually verify with your employer anyway during their standard review process. The key is to be proactive - if you know you made an error, you should call them or submit a correction through your online account as soon as possible.

I made a mistake on my claim too - put the wrong reason for separation initially. Here's what I did: logged into my.ny.gov, went to the unemployment services section, and looked for the 'Report Changes' or 'Update Information' option. You can submit corrections there and it creates a paper trail. Much better than waiting for them to catch it during adjudication, which could delay your benefits for weeks.

Oh god this is giving me anxiety because I think I might have made a mistake too... I was so nervous filling out the application and now I can't remember if I put my gross or net wages. This whole process is so confusing and stressful!

I had a similar situation last year where I realized I made an error about a week after filing. Calling NYS Department of Labor was impossible - kept getting busy signals or getting hung up on after waiting forever. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual unemployment agents. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Within a day I was talking to someone who helped me submit the correction properly.

The whole NYS Department of Labor system is such a mess. I swear they make these applications confusing on purpose so they can deny more claims. Had three different mistakes on mine and it took months to sort out.

Just curious - what kind of mistakes are we talking about here? Like typos or more serious stuff? I'm always paranoid I'm going to mess something up on my weekly claims too.

I went through something similar a few months ago - made an error on my employment start date and was terrified they'd deny my whole claim. Here's what I learned: NYS DOL actually expects some mistakes and has correction procedures in place. The most important thing is to act quickly once you realize the error. I called their customer service line (yes, it took forever to get through) and they walked me through submitting a "Request for Reconsideration" form. They told me that as long as the mistake wasn't intentional fraud, they can usually fix it without affecting your benefits. The "under review" status is normal - they're probably just doing their standard verification process with your employer anyway. Don't stress too much, but definitely reach out to them soon!

I went through this exact situation about 6 months ago and want to share what worked for me. I realized I had put the wrong end date for my employment (off by about 2 weeks) and was panicking just like you are now. Here's what I did: First, I logged into my.ny.gov and documented exactly what the mistake was and what the correct information should be. Then I called the DOL customer service line - yes, it took multiple attempts and long hold times, but I eventually got through. The representative was actually very understanding and told me that employment date discrepancies are some of the most common errors they see. She had me submit a written correction through their online portal and assured me it wouldn't automatically disqualify my claim. The whole correction process took about 3-4 weeks to fully resolve, but my benefits weren't interrupted. The key is being proactive about it rather than hoping they won't notice. Your "under review" status is actually normal - they review most claims anyway, so this might just be part of their standard process. Don't let the anxiety consume you, but definitely reach out to them soon!

I can relate to the stress of potentially making a mistake! I went through something similar last year when I wasn't sure if I had reported my part-time work correctly during my initial claim. What helped me was creating a simple document with all my employment information (dates, wages, employer details) from my records before contacting NYS DOL. This way I could clearly explain what I thought might be wrong and what the correct information should be. I ended up calling during off-peak hours (mid-morning on weekdays worked best for me) and the representative was actually quite helpful. She told me that wage and date discrepancies are usually caught during their routine employer verification process anyway, so being upfront about potential errors actually speeds things up rather than causing problems. The whole thing was resolved in about 2-3 weeks and didn't affect my benefit payments. The anxiety is totally understandable, but you're doing the right thing by addressing it early!

I've been following this thread and wanted to add my experience from when I made a mistake on my NYS DOL claim earlier this year. I accidentally reported my last day of work as a Friday when it was actually the following Monday (holiday weekend confusion), and I was convinced they'd think I was trying to commit fraud. Turns out the DOL representatives deal with these kinds of honest mistakes all the time. What really helped me was being completely transparent when I called - I explained exactly what happened, why I made the mistake, and had all my correct information ready. The representative actually thanked me for being proactive about it and said it would have been caught during their employer verification anyway, but my early correction saved everyone time. The whole process took about 2 weeks to update in their system. One tip that might help others: when you call, be prepared with your SSN, claim confirmation number, and the specific incorrect vs. correct information written down. It makes the conversation go much smoother. Don't let the anxiety spiral - they really do want to help eligible people get their benefits!

As someone who's been through the NYS unemployment system multiple times over the years, I wanted to chime in with some encouragement. The fact that your claim status shows "under review" is actually totally normal - most claims go through this status regardless of whether there are any mistakes. The DOL has to verify employment and wage information with employers anyway, which is probably what's happening right now. I've seen people stress themselves out for weeks over potential mistakes that turned out to be non-issues. The system is designed to catch and correct common errors like wrong dates or wage amounts during the standard review process. If they do find a discrepancy, they'll usually reach out to you for clarification before making any decisions about your benefits. My advice would be to give them a bit more time to complete their review, but if you're really concerned about a specific error, definitely be proactive and contact them. The worst thing that can happen is they ask you to provide documentation to support the correct information, which is way better than losing sleep over it!