When does NYS Department of Labor unemployment money actually get deposited each week?
I've been filing my weekly claims every Tuesday like I'm supposed to but I can never figure out when the actual deposit hits my account. Sometimes it's Wednesday, sometimes Thursday, once it didn't show up until Friday and I freaked out thinking something was wrong. Is there a consistent schedule for when NYS Department of Labor processes the payments? My landlord is breathing down my neck and I need to know when I can count on the money being there.
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Javier Morales
NYS Department of Labor typically processes payments within 2-3 business days after you file your weekly claim, assuming there are no issues with your certification. If you file on Tuesday, you should see the deposit Wednesday or Thursday in most cases. However, bank processing times can add another day, so Friday deposits aren't unusual. Make sure you're filing before the deadline and answering all questions correctly to avoid delays.
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Olivia Clark
•Thanks! I always file on Tuesday morning so that timing makes sense. Do holidays affect the schedule at all?
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Natasha Petrov
mine usually hits wednesday night or thursday morning, been pretty consistent for the past 2 months
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Connor O'Brien
The deposit timing can vary based on your bank too. NYS Department of Labor sends the payment out, but some banks process faster than others. I switched from Chase to a local credit union and started getting my deposits a day earlier. Also, if there's any issue with your weekly claim - like if you forgot to report work hours or there's a job search requirement problem - it can delay everything by several days while they review it.
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Amina Diallo
•Wait, what job search requirements? I thought we just had to file weekly claims?
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Connor O'Brien
•You need to be actively looking for work and keep a record of your job search activities. NYS Department of Labor can ask for proof at any time. Check your account on my.ny.gov for the specific requirements.
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GamerGirl99
I was having issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor to check on a delayed payment last month. Kept getting busy signals and the online chat was useless. Someone on here recommended using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to help get connected to an actual agent. Watched their demo video (https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI) and decided to try it. Got through to someone within an hour and found out my payment was held up because of a simple address verification issue. Worth checking out if you're having trouble reaching them directly.
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Olivia Clark
•How much does something like that cost? I'm already stretched thin waiting for these payments.
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GamerGirl99
•They focus on getting you connected rather than the cost aspect. When you're waiting on benefits, sometimes you just need to talk to a real person to sort things out quickly.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
The whole system is a joke if you ask me. Why can't they just tell us exactly when payments will hit? It's 2025 and we're still playing guessing games with our rent money. I've had deposits come on different days of the week with no explanation from NYS Department of Labor.
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Isabella Costa
•I feel you on that frustration but at least the payments are coming through. Could be worse!
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Ellie Perry
I've been tracking my deposits for the past few months and noticed they tend to hit earlier in the week when I file my claim right at midnight on Tuesday. If I wait until later in the day Tuesday to file, the deposit seems to push to Thursday or Friday. Also, direct deposit through certain banks like Bank of America tends to be faster than others. One thing that really helped me was setting up text alerts from my bank so I know the exact moment it hits rather than constantly checking my balance. NYS Department of Labor's processing is pretty consistent - it's usually the bank processing that adds the extra day or two of uncertainty.
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Liam McConnell
•That's really helpful advice about filing right at midnight! I never thought the timing during Tuesday would make a difference. I've been filing around lunch time and maybe that's why I'm getting the later deposits. Going to try the midnight filing next week and see if it helps. The text alerts idea is brilliant too - I'm constantly refreshing my banking app like a maniac waiting for it to show up.
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