Why is my unemployment payment history showing $0.00 "Forfeit" and "Waiting week" payments despite 4 effective days?

The waiting week is normal - its your first unpaid week when you start unemployment. But that forfeit week is bad news... it usually means they think you got overpaid and now your taking a penalty week where you dont get paid 😬

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Let me break this down for you because I went through the exact same thing: First, the waiting week is standard procedure - everyone has to do this when they first file. It's basically a week where you certify but don't get paid. The forfeit week is more complicated. This happens when: - They think you were overpaid at some point - You made a mistake in your certification - There's an issue with your claim they're investigating What you need to do: 1. Check your message inbox immediately 2. Look for any letters they mailed you 3. If you can't figure it out, you NEED to speak with an agent I personally used claimyr.com to get through - saved me hours of calling. Otherwise you might be trying for days to reach someone. Don't wait on this because it could affect future payments too. The system is super frustrating but you gotta stay on top of it! 🙏

whose bright idea was it to make this system so confusing smh 🤦‍♂️

make sure u save any proof of income/work history just in case they try to say u were overpaid. learned that one the hard way 😩

waiting week is normal but that forfeit week means ur gonna have to do some explaining to them. good luck getting through on the phone tho its impossible these days