NYS Labor Commissioner withdrawing my unemployment determination for further fact-finding - what happens next?

Yeahhh this happened to me last month. They basically start the whole process over and do a new investigation. Took about 3 weeks for them to send me a new determination. Keep certifying every week tho!

I finally found a way to get through to someone! Used this service called claimyr.com that calls and waits on hold for you then connects you when they get an agent. costs $20 but worth it tbh. Here's a video about how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Listen up - here's what you need to know about determination withdrawals: This usually happens when they need more info or found something that needs investigating. Key things to do: - Keep certifying weekly no matter what - Document everything - Save all letters and correspondence - Check your online account daily - If you need to talk to someone, use claimyr.com - saved me tons of time Typically takes 2-6 weeks for new determination. They'll backpay if approved. Don't panic - its pretty common these days with all the fraud prevention stuff their doing.

bruh the system is such a mess rn. been dealing with them since january smh

Check ur spam folder daily! Sometimes they send important emails there and u only have like 48hrs to respond

make sure u save that letter! ull probably need it later knowing how they operate 🙄

I went through this exact same thing about 6 months ago. The withdrawal basically means they're hitting the reset button on your case - could be because of conflicting info, new evidence, or just routine quality control. During my withdrawal period (took about 4 weeks), I kept certifying every week like normal even though payments were suspended. Once they issued the new determination in my favor, I got all the backpay for those weeks I was waiting. Pro tip: start gathering any documentation you think might be relevant now - pay stubs, employment records, emails, etc. When they do their fact-finding, having everything organized can speed things up. And yeah, definitely keep checking your online account and email daily for any requests for info. The waiting sucks but it's not necessarily a bad sign - sometimes they just need to dot their i's and cross their t's. Hang in there! 💪

I'm going through something similar right now - got my withdrawal letter about 10 days ago and still waiting. The uncertainty is definitely stressful! 😰 One thing I learned from calling around is that they're required to make a determination within 30 days of the withdrawal, so there is a timeline they have to follow. Also found out that if you had any overpayment issues or employer disputes in your file, that can trigger these withdrawals even months later. Has anyone had experience with how this affects your benefit year? Like if they take 4+ weeks to resolve this, does that eat into your total weeks of eligibility or do they extend it? Trying to plan ahead here... Thanks for posting this @AstroAdventurer - it's weirdly comforting to know others are dealing with the same thing! 🤝

Just want to add that I went through this withdrawal process about 2 months ago and it was honestly one of the most stressful experiences! The not knowing and waiting for payments was rough. Mine took exactly 21 days from withdrawal to new determination. A few things I wish I had known: - They sometimes send requests for additional info through regular mail (not just email), so check your mailbox daily - If you have a lawyer or someone who helped with your original claim, give them a heads up about the withdrawal - they might have insights - The online portal sometimes shows weird statuses during this time, don't panic if it says confusing things Also echoing what others said about claimyr - totally worth the $20 if you need to actually speak with someone. The regular phone lines are basically impossible to get through on your own. Stay strong everyone dealing with this! The system is definitely not user-friendly but most of these withdrawals do get resolved in the claimant's favor from what I've seen. Just document everything and respond quickly to any requests they send. 🤞

Going through this exact same thing right now and it's honestly so nerve-wracking! Got my withdrawal letter about a week ago and have been obsessively checking my online account every day since. 😅 Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring though - sounds like most people do get resolved in their favor eventually. The 30-day timeline @Madeline Blaze mentioned gives me some hope that there's actually a deadline they have to meet. One question for those who've been through this - did you guys notice any pattern in what triggers these withdrawals? Like was there something specific in your case that might have flagged it for review? Trying to figure out if this is just random quality control or if there was something I should have done differently. Also definitely going to start checking my physical mailbox daily now after @Nia Davis's tip! I've been so focused on digital communications that I totally overlooked regular mail. Thanks @AstroAdventurer for starting this thread - it's so helpful to know we're not alone in dealing with this bureaucratic maze! 🤝