New York Unemployment: What does adjudication status mean for my claim?

Adjudication means they need to investigate something on your claim. Could be wages, job separation, or availability issues. Usually takes 2-3 weeks but with the backlog it could be months 😩

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone who can help. Used this site claimyr.com - it costs $20 but they dial and wait on hold, then connect you when someone picks up. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

bruh adjudication is the worst. its when they put ur claim on pause to look into something. keep filing ur weekly claims tho!

Listen up because this is important. Adjudication is a review process that happens when there's an issue with your claim that needs investigation. Could be several reasons: - Employer disputed your claim - Income verification needed - Questions about your availability for work - Job separation issues What you need to do: 1. Keep filing weekly claims 2. Check your mail/email daily 3. Respond to ANY requests immediately 4. Try getting through to an agent for updates (use claimyr.com if you're struggling) During adjudication you won't get paid but if approved you'll get backpay for all weeks claimed. Document everything and stay on top of it! 💯

welcome to unemployment hell 🤡 where everything's made up and the timelines dont matter

My adjudication took 3 weeks. Make sure u answer their calls even if its unknown numbers. They only try twice!

Been through adjudication twice now. First time was because my former employer contested my claim saying I quit when I was actually laid off. Had to provide documentation and it took about 5 weeks to resolve. Second time was a wage verification issue that only took 2 weeks. The key is staying organized - keep copies of everything you submit and follow up regularly. Also check your online account daily, sometimes they update stuff there before calling or mailing you. The waiting sucks but most cases do get resolved eventually if you stay on top of it.

Going through adjudication right now too and it's been 4 weeks already 😤 The stress is real when you're counting on those benefits. One thing I learned is to keep a detailed log of all your interactions - dates you called, who you spoke with, what they said. Also screenshot your online account status regularly. When I finally got through to someone last week they said my case was "escalated" but couldn't give me a timeline. The whole system needs an overhaul honestly. Stay strong OP, we're all in this together!

Just went through adjudication myself about 2 months ago - took 6 weeks total but got approved with full backpay! The wait was absolutely brutal but here's what helped me get through it: 1) Set up a dedicated folder for all unemployment docs, 2) Called every Tuesday/Thursday at 8:02am sharp (better success rate), 3) Joined a few Facebook groups for NY unemployment - tons of people sharing real-time updates and tips. Also pro tip: if you get a determination letter in the mail and disagree with it, you only have 30 days to appeal so don't sleep on that deadline. The system is definitely broken but don't give up Connor - most people do eventually get their benefits even if it takes forever. Hang in there! 💪

Just wanted to jump in as someone who went through adjudication last year - the uncertainty is definitely the worst part! One thing that really helped me was setting up text/email alerts in my NY.gov account so I'd get notified immediately of any status changes. Also, if you haven't already, make sure you're checking the "Correspondence" section in your online account regularly - sometimes they'll post important documents there before mailing them. I know everyone's saying keep filing weekly claims and that's 100% correct - even though you won't get paid during adjudication, you need those claims on file to get backpay once it's resolved. My case took about 7 weeks but I got every penny I was owed. The waiting game is brutal but most legitimate claims do get approved eventually. Stay strong Connor! 💪

Been lurking here for a while but finally making an account to share my adjudication experience. Just got through it last month after 8 weeks of pure anxiety! Here's what I learned: DON'T panic when you see "adjudication" - it's scary but it's actually pretty common. In my case it was because my previous employer reported different separation dates than what I put on my application. The key things that helped me: 1) Respond to EVERYTHING immediately - they sent me forms to fill out and I had them back within 24 hours, 2) Keep detailed records of all your job search activities even during adjudication, 3) Don't rely on just calling - I also sent messages through the secure inbox on the website. Most importantly, keep filing those weekly certifications no matter what! I almost stopped because I wasn't getting paid anyway, but thankfully someone here told me to keep going. When I finally got approved I received 8 weeks of backpay all at once. The system is definitely broken and the wait is horrible, but hang in there Connor - there's hope! 🙏

Currently going through adjudication myself - been 2 weeks so far and the waiting is killing me! What really helped ease my anxiety was calling the main number early morning (like 8:01am) and asking specifically about what type of adjudication it is. Some are faster than others. Mine is for "job separation verification" which they said typically takes 3-4 weeks. Also found out you can check the "Payment History" section online - it will show "pending" payments that you'll get once adjudication clears. Definitely keep filing weekly like everyone said, and if you haven't already, sign up for direct deposit so you get backpay faster when it's approved. The stress is real but reading all these success stories here gives me hope! We got this Connor 💪

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through this nightmare - adjudication basically means they hit the pause button on your claim while they investigate something. In my case it was because my employer tried to claim I was fired for misconduct when I was actually laid off due to budget cuts. The whole process took about 5 weeks but I eventually got approved with full backpay. Few things that helped me survive the wait: 1) Set up a daily routine to check your online account AND mail - they communicate through both randomly, 2) Keep a spreadsheet of every interaction (calls, letters, submissions) with dates and details, 3) Don't stop job searching and keep records of it - they sometimes ask for proof you're actively looking. Most importantly - do NOT stop filing your weekly claims! I know it feels pointless when you're not getting paid but you need those filed to get backpay later. The system is absolutely broken and the wait is brutal, but most legitimate claims do eventually get resolved. Stay strong and don't give up! 🙏

Just went through adjudication myself about 3 months ago - totally understand the panic when you first hear that word! In my case it was because there was a discrepancy between what I reported as my last day of work vs what my employer reported. Took about 6 weeks total but I got fully approved with backpay for every week I filed. The most important thing is to respond to ANY correspondence from DOL immediately - I mean same day if possible. They sent me a questionnaire about my job separation and I had it filled out and submitted within 4 hours. Also keep calling even though it's frustrating - I used the redial trick where you call right at 8am and just keep hitting redial until you get through. Usually took about 45 minutes of constant redialing but way better than the automated callback system. One thing nobody told me - keep track of your weekly benefit amount because once you're approved, all that backpay hits your account at once and it can be confusing to verify the total. Document everything and stay persistent! You got this Connor! 💪

Just went through adjudication myself and wanted to share what helped me get through it! Mine lasted about 4 weeks and was due to wage verification issues from a previous job. The waiting was absolutely brutal but I kept myself sane by creating a routine - checked my online account every morning at 9am, called DOL every Tuesday/Thursday at exactly 8:01am, and kept detailed notes of every interaction. One thing that really helped was joining this subreddit and a few Facebook groups where people share real-time updates about their cases. Seeing others go through the same thing made me feel less alone. Also discovered that you can message them through the secure inbox on the NY.gov site - sometimes got faster responses than calling! Most important things: NEVER stop filing weekly claims (even though you won't get paid during adjudication, you need them for backpay), respond to any mail/email within 24 hours, and answer ALL unknown phone calls (they only try calling twice!). When I finally got approved, I received 4 weeks of backpay all at once which was such a huge relief. The system is definitely broken and the uncertainty is the worst part, but stay strong Connor! Document everything, stay persistent, and don't give up. Most legitimate claims do get resolved eventually, even if it takes longer than it should. You got this! 💪