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

My unemployment payment history is showing some weird stuff. Just certified end of October and now seeing $0.00 payments. When I check my payment history, I see the following: Week Ending Total Amount Net Amount Effective Days Release Date Type 11/13/2022 $0.00 $0.00 4 11/10/2022 Forfeit 11/06/2022 $0.00 $0.00 4 11/09/2022 Waiting week Both entries show 4 effective days but no money at all. One payment has "Forfeit" as the type for the week ending 11/13/2022 with a release date of 11/10/2022. The other shows "Waiting week" for the week ending 11/06/2022 with a release date of 11/09/2022. I understand that sometimes there's a waiting week at the beginning of a claim, but I've been receiving benefits for a while now. And what does "Forfeit" even mean? Did I do something wrong on my certification? Will I get paid for these weeks eventually or is this money gone? Anyone know what this means or been through this? I was counting on this money and now I'm worried.

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21 comments

Mateo Martinez

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! 🙏

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Felix Grigori

Oh man, I feel for you! I went through the exact same thing a few months back and it was so stressful. The "forfeit" week basically means they're withholding a week's payment - could be because of an overpayment issue, reporting error, or they're investigating something on your claim. First thing - definitely check your correspondence/messages section in your online account AND any physical mail they sent. Sometimes the explanation gets buried in there. If you can't find anything, you really need to talk to someone at DOL to get clarity on what triggered it. I know calling is a nightmare but honestly it's the only way to get real answers. Some people here mentioned claimyr.com - I haven't used it myself but might be worth considering if you're having trouble getting through. Just don't let this sit because it could affect future payments too. Keep all your documentation handy when you do call - pay stubs, work search logs, anything that shows you've been following the rules. Good luck! 🙏

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Malik Davis

Going through this thread has been so reassuring - I'm currently dealing with a forfeit week myself and was starting to panic! Based on everyone's advice, I've already checked my Determinations section and found a vague notice about "income reporting discrepancy" but no specific details. I'm definitely going to follow the game plan everyone's outlined here: gather all my pay stubs, create a timeline of work dates vs what I reported, and then bite the bullet on calling DOL (or maybe try that claimyr service people mentioned). One question for those who've been through this - how long did it typically take to get the issue resolved once you actually spoke with an agent? I'm worried about my upcoming certifications being affected while this gets sorted out. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - it's made this whole situation feel way less scary! 🙏

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Liam Cortez

Hey Malik! I went through this same situation a few months back and can share my timeline. Once I actually got through to an agent (which took me about 2 days of calling), the resolution process was pretty quick - they were able to identify the issue during our call and filed an appeal on my behalf. The whole thing was resolved within 2-3 weeks and I got my back payment. The good news is that while your appeal is pending, you can still continue certifying for new weeks - just make sure you're super careful with your reporting going forward! The agent told me that as long as you keep certifying and following the rules, the forfeit week won't affect your future payments. Definitely get all your documentation ready before calling - having everything organized made my conversation with the agent so much smoother. You're gonna get through this! 💪

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Eduardo Silva

Ugh, I'm literally going through the EXACT same thing right now! Just saw a forfeit week pop up on my payment history yesterday and I've been freaking out about it. Reading through everyone's experiences here is giving me so much relief - sounds like it's usually just a reporting error that can be fixed. I'm pretty sure I messed up my work reporting too. Had some weird part-time shifts that spanned across certification periods and I think I got confused about which week to report them under. The determination notice I found online is super vague though - just says "benefit payment issue" with no real details. Planning to spend tomorrow morning getting all my pay stubs organized and creating that timeline like everyone suggested before I attempt to call. Has anyone tried calling first thing in the morning? Wondering if that increases chances of getting through faster. Thanks to everyone sharing their stories - this thread is honestly saving my sanity right now! The thought of losing future payments was keeping me up all night but now I feel like there's actually hope this can get resolved 🙏

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Anastasia Popova

Hey Eduardo! I'm new here but dealing with something similar and this whole thread has been incredibly helpful. From what I'm reading, it sounds like you're on the right track with organizing your pay stubs and timeline - that seems to be the key to getting this resolved quickly once you reach an agent. Regarding calling times, I've heard from friends that calling right when they open (usually 8am) or during lunch hours sometimes works better, but honestly it seems pretty hit-or-miss regardless. The claimyr service that several people mentioned might be worth the $20 if you can't get through after a few attempts. Don't stress too much about the vague determination notice - seems like that's pretty standard and the agents can see way more detailed info on their end. The fact that so many people in this thread got their forfeit weeks reversed is really encouraging! We've got this! 💪

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