Unemployment claim showing $0.00 benefit amount for almost 3 months - application still "in progress" since November 2024
Applied for unemployment benefits almost 3 months ago and haven't received any updates. I'm really frustrated because my portal shows $0.00 weekly benefit amount and $0.00 maximum amount payable. This has been going on since my claim started with an effective date of 11/12/2024. Looking at my Official Record of Benefit Payment History, I can see: - Start/Effective Date: 11/12/2024 - Benefit Year Ending Date: 11/17/2025 - Weekly Benefit Amount: $0.00 - Maximum Amount Payable: $0.00 - Effective Days Remaining: 104 The only message I see in my latest transaction as of 02/06/2025 is: "We are continuing to work on your application and are determining the amount of benefits you will receive. You may get a call from us if we require further information. You will receive a status update as your application progresses through the system." There's also some information about "Weekly payments for $600 showing '0' under the 'Effective Days' column, and Debit Card or Direct Deposit under the 'Type' column, are the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) payments." And something about Effective Days: "Each day in a week (Monday through Sunday) that you qualify for benefits is called an effective day. There is a maximum of 4 effective days each week, and you must qualify for all 4 effective days in order to receive your total weekly benefit rate. For each day in the week that you are not eligible to receive benefits, you will receive one less effective day, which is equivalent..." No letters in the mail about my weekly amount either. Anyone else dealing with this or know what's going on? It's been almost 3 months and I'm getting really worried about finances.
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Astrid Bergström
same exact situation here. Been waiting since December and nothing but crickets 🦗 Called like 50 times but can never get through to anyone.
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PixelPrincess
fr fr its ridiculous. they expect us to survive on air while they take their sweet time 🙄
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Omar Farouk
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone! Used this site called claimyr.com - it calls and waits on hold, then connects you when an agent picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE
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Chloe Martin
sounds kinda sketchy tbh... did it actually work?
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Omar Farouk
100% legit! Got through in like 45 mins when I was trying for weeks before
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Diego Fernández
how does the payment work? do they take card?
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Omar Farouk
yea they take card and paypal. super easy to use fr
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
Listen up everyone - here's what you need to know about the $0 balance situation: This usually happens for a few reasons: 1. Your wages need to be verified 2. Your employer hasn't responded to NYSDOL's inquiry 3. You worked in multiple states 4. There's an identity verification hold BEST SOLUTIONS: - Keep certifying weekly even with $0 balance - Try reaching an agent (use claimyr.com if you're struggling to get through) - Check your message inbox daily - Upload any wage documents you have to your portal - Make sure your ID verification is complete Once resolved, you'll get backpay for all weeks properly certified. Hang in there! 💪
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Sean Fitzgerald
this should be pinned fr fr 💯
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Zara Khan
wish i knew this 2 months ago smh
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MoonlightSonata
check ur spam folder! my determination letter went there and i almost missed it
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Mateo Gonzalez
yo does anyone else's portal keep logging them out every 5 minutes? driving me insane 🤬
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Nia Williams
clear ur cache that fixed it for me
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Luca Ricci
3 months aint nothing bestie. Been waiting 5 months here 💅 welcome to unemployment hell
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Aisha Mohammed
bruh moment fr
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Ethan Campbell
ny unemployment speedrunning how to make everyone lose their minds
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