When will I receive my unemployment check from NYS Department of Labor?
I certified my weekly claim on Sunday like I always do, but my payment hasn't shown up yet and it's already Thursday. Usually I get my direct deposit by Tuesday morning. My claim status still shows active and I don't see any issues on my account. This is my 8th week claiming and I've never had a delay like this before. Should I be worried? When do unemployment checks typically get deposited? I really need this money for rent that's due tomorrow.
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Tyler Lefleur
Payment timing can vary depending on your bank and when you certified. NYS Department of Labor typically processes payments within 2-3 business days after you complete your weekly certification. If you certified Sunday, you should see the deposit by Wednesday at the latest. Check if there are any pending issues on your my.ny.gov account under the 'Payment History' section.
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Camila Jordan
•I checked my payment history and it just shows 'payment processing' for this week. No issues or flags that I can see.
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Madeline Blaze
same thing happened to me last month, mine was delayed by like 4 days for no reason. just showed up eventually
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Camila Jordan
•Did you ever find out why it was delayed? I'm getting really anxious about this.
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Max Knight
If you're having issues reaching NYS Department of Labor about payment delays, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helped when I needed to check on a stuck payment issue.
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Emma Swift
•How much does something like that cost? I'm already broke waiting for my payment.
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Max Knight
•It was worth it for me since I couldn't get through on my own after trying for days. The peace of mind was huge when my rent was due.
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Isabella Tucker
The NYS Department of Labor system is so unreliable! They process millions of claims but can't keep payment schedules consistent. I've had payments delayed, early, and sometimes split into weird amounts. There's probably some backend issue they're not telling anyone about.
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Jayden Hill
•I feel this so much. The uncertainty is the worst part when you're already struggling financially.
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Kiara Fisherman
Hey Camila, I totally understand your stress - rent deadlines don't wait for payment delays! If your payment status shows "payment processing" that's actually a good sign - it means your claim went through without issues and the payment is just working its way through the system. Sometimes there are delays on the banking side too, especially if there's a holiday or weekend involved. You might want to call your bank to see if there's a pending ACH deposit that just hasn't posted yet. In the meantime, if you're really in a bind with rent, consider reaching out to your landlord to explain the situation - most understand that government payments can be unpredictable.
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