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Unemployment determination letter shows $0.00 benefit amount - still processing since 04/10, how long until actual payments?

I just lost my job and filed for unemployment on 04/10/2023. Got my monetary determination letter but I'm confused because everything shows $0.00 for weekly benefit amount and $0.00 for maximum amount payable. My benefit year ending date shows as 04/14/2024 and I have 104 effective days remaining. The letter is dated 05/02/2023 and it states: "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." It also has this information about Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation: "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." There's also an explanation 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." Anyone know how long this usually takes to get actual payments? I started my claim April 10th and it's now been weeks with no updates. Getting worried since I have bills piling up and need to know when I might actually see any money. Has anyone else received a $0.00 determination initially and then had it updated later?

Ryan Young

Same exact boat rn. Been waiting since March 31st and still showing zeros. Called them like 50 times but cant get through 😤

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Sophia Clark

fr fr the phone lines are a joke. Been trying since 8am everyday this week 🤡

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Katherine Harris

took me 6 weeks to get my first payment. hang in there

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Madison Allen

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Joshua Wood

sounds kinda sketchy ngl... they legit?

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Madison Allen

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Justin Evans

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Emily Parker

Usually the $0 means they need wage info or other documents from your employer. Did you work out of state at all? That can slow things down too.

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Samantha Hall

Nah all in NY. Should I just keep certifying weekly while I wait?

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Emily Parker

YES! Always keep certifying even if showing $0. They'll backpay once approved 💯

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Ezra Collins

Listen up because this is important for anyone with $0 benefit amounts showing. The system does this automatically while they verify your wages and employment history. Here's what you need to do: 1. Keep certifying every week no matter what 2. Check your message inbox daily 3. Upload any documents they request immediately 4. If you haven't heard anything in 3 weeks, you NEED to speak with an agent Fastest way to get through is using claimyr.com - they'll wait on hold and connect you to an agent. Otherwise you'll be calling hundreds of times. Once they verify everything, they'll update your benefit amount and backdate payments to your filing date. Average processing time is 4-6 weeks but can be faster if you stay on top of it.

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Victoria Scott

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Benjamin Johnson

wish i knew this months ago smh

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Zara Perez

u need 2 call them asap. dont wait. the longer u wait the longer itll take trust

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Daniel Rogers

NY unemployment system is straight garbage these days. good luck getting anyone on the phone without some kind of hack 🙄

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Aaliyah Reed

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