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NY Unemployment claim stuck at $0.00 for 3 months - they want discharge form after account testing, but application still "being determined" since May 2024

My unemployment claim started on 05/20/2024 and I'm still seeing $0.00 weekly benefit amount. They tested my account last month and now they want some discharge form. Has anyone dealt with this? My benefit year ends 05/25/2025 but nothing is moving forward. I just checked my "Official Record of Benefit Payment History" on the NY.gov website and it shows: Start/Effective Date: 05/20/2024 Benefit Year Ending Date: 05/25/2025 Weekly Benefit Amount: $0.00 Maximum Amount Payable: $0.00 Effective Days Remaining: 104 When I look at the latest transactions as of 08/16/2024, I'm getting this message: "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 this note about FPUC payments: "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." I understand the whole "Effective Days" thing where each day in a week I qualify is called an effective day, with a maximum of 4 per week, and I need all 4 to get my total weekly benefit rate. I'm just frustrated because it's been almost 3 months since my claim started and I still have $0 showing. They did some kind of test on my account in July and now they're asking for a discharge form. Has anyone gone through this process with NY unemployment where they keep you at $0 for months while they "determine" your benefits?

Raul Neal

Same thing happened to me. They need your separation paperwork from your last employer. If you were fired or quit, they need documentation showing why. Without it, they'll keep your claim at $0.

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Heather Tyson

did you ever get this resolved? how long did it take after you sent the form?

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Raul Neal

took about 3 weeks after i sent everything in. make sure you upload it to your dashboard dont mail it

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Jenna Sloan

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone about this! Used this site called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold, then connects you when someone picks up. Costs $20 but totally worth it cause I got my issue fixed in one call. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Christian Burns

sounds sketchy af... they actually helped you get through? 🤔

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Jenna Sloan

fr fr it works! saved me like 6 hours of calling and hanging up. got my paperwork sorted in 15 mins

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Sasha Reese

$20 to get through? ny unemployment system is such a joke fr 🤡

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Muhammad Hobbs

omg dealing with the EXACT same thing rn 😤 been trying to get this sorted for weeks. unemployment system is broken af

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Noland Curtis

Here's what you need to know about discharge forms and $0 claims (I used to work in HR): First, check your dashboard for any pending questionnaires. They usually want: - Letter of termination - Final pay stub - Any warning letters if you were terminated - Written explanation of separation Upload everything to your dashboard. Don't wait for them to contact you. If you can't get through on phones, try claimyr.com - they'll connect you to an agent. The $0 amount is normal until they verify your employment and reason for separation. Once approved, they'll backdate payments to your initial claim date. DM me if you need more specific help!

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Heather Tyson

tysm for this detailed info! 🙏 gonna check my dashboard rn

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Diez Ellis

this should be pinned fr fr 💯

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Vanessa Figueroa

u should try calling right when they open at 8am. sometimes u can get lucky

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Abby Marshall

lmaooo been there done that. called 47 times yesterday morning no luck

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Sadie Benitez

dont worry about the $0 test deposit thats normal. but def get that discharge form in asap or theyll deny u

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