Waiting week processed but no NY unemployment payment for 3 weeks now

Dude same thing happened to me back in May. Waiting week processed on 5/08, then crickets for almost a month. I had to call them literally 75+ times. When I finally got through they said there was a "verification flag" on my account that needed to be cleared manually. After they fixed it I got 4 weeks of backpay in one deposit. Keep trying to call them, the online messaging is useless.

Found a way to actually talk to someone after weeks of trying! Used this service claimyr.com and they handled all the waiting on hold for me. Talking to a rep solved the exact same problem in like 10 minutes. Never would've gotten my money without actually speaking to someone. They've got a video explaining how it works here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE - seriously the only thing that worked after trying everything else.

Check ur payment history on the website. Sometimes they process it but it doesnt actually go thru to your bank. Mine showed as "paid" for 2 weeks but the bank rejected it cuz they entered my account # wrong even tho I gave them the right info.

This is EXACTLY what's happening to me right now!! My waiting week processed 9/18 and nothing since then. I called yesterday and they said there's a backlog of claims that need manual review before they release payment. The lady said it could take "up to 3 more weeks" to clear 🤬 The system is completely broken.

It's probably stuck in identity verification. The same thing happened to me in August. Check if there's a DocuSign email they sent you that might've gone to spam. If you didn't complete that, they won't release payments even after the waiting week.

This happened to my roommate last year. Turns out they had him flagged for "additional review" but never told him. He only found out after calling endlessly and finally getting through. Have you checked if your bank info is correct in the system? Sometimes that causes delays too.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS A JOKE!! I had to wait SIX WEEKS after my waiting week before I saw a penny. Called every day. Emailed my state representative. Filed complaints. Nothing worked until I finally got through to a tier 2 specialist who fixed it in 2 minutes. Keep calling!!

Here's what you need to do (I work with people navigating NY unemployment issues everyday): 1) First, check your payment history to see if payments are showing as "released" but not hitting your account. If they show as released, it's a banking issue. 2) If no payments show as released, you need to speak with a claims specialist. The online messaging system has a 4-6 week backlog right now. 3) Call early in the morning (7:55am) and keep trying. Alternatively, use a service like claimyr.com that will wait on hold for you and connect when they reach a representative. 4) If your waiting week processed but nothing after, it's usually one of these issues: - Identity verification pending - Employer contest/verification needed - System flag for potential out-of-state IP addresses - Banking information error 5) As a last resort, contact your state assembly member's office. They have special channels to escalate unemployment issues. The key is getting through to an actual person who can look at your specific claim. The NY unemployment system is overwhelmed and many issues require manual intervention. Don't give up - your benefits are owed to you!

I bet they flagged ur account for something stupid. happened to me and i had to verify my identity AGAIN even tho i already did it during application. the dumb part is they never even told me, just silently stopped my payments after the waiting week. check ur documents section online!

Not trying to scare you but my cousin had this exact problem and it turned out someone had accessed his account and changed the direct deposit info. Call them ASAP and make sure your banking info is still correct!!!

try tweeting at them. sounds stupid but it worked for me lol. i think they hate the public embarrassment so they actually respond. tag the governor too 👀

Are you sure you entered your direct deposit info correctly? Double check your routing and account numbers. I waited 3 weeks for payment only to realize I transposed two digits in my account number 🤦‍♂️