New York Unemployment: No text after determination letter - am I denied?

Not necessarily. The system works differently now than it did during covid. Sometimes it takes a few days for the text to come through, and sometimes you dont get one at all. Wait for the actual letter to arrive before assuming the worst.

I found a way to actually talk to someone instead of waiting. Used claimyr.com to get through to an agent. Cost $20 but worth it to get answers right away. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Took me 2 weeks to get my determination letter and never got a text. Still got approved. The whole system is a mess rn tbh

Its totally random nowadays. My sister and I filed same day - she got text right away, I never got one but we both got approved. ur good fam just gotta wait it out

Look I've been working with ny unemployment for years and here's what you need to know: The notification system is completely unreliable now. Some get texts, some get emails, some get nothing until the letter arrives. Best thing to do is: 1) Check your payment history daily on the website 2) Make sure your address is correct 3) If you really can't wait, use claimyr.com to get an agent on the phone - they'll tell you the determination right away. Just remember determinations can take 2-4 weeks to process normally.

you could always try calling but good luck getting through lmaooo been trying for 3 days straight 🤮