I know God will answer our prayers. Important: If you missed your scheduled appointment, please call back the same day to avoid your benefit payments being delayed or denied. I would write a long letter explaining your situation as kindly as you can . The website keeps telling me my weekly claim has already been filed when it hasnt. I was told this many times by well over 30 phone reps. You just have to wait till someone gets to your file, the system is back up. He hasnt been paid in nearly four months. It's also possible your claim is still pending because you qualify for a program that hasn't rolled out in your state yet. If you do not meet eligibility requirements, we will send you aNotice of Determination (DE 1080CZ), which you can appeal. The NJDOL is currently ruining my life, if they havent done so already! My landlord served and eviction and my car is due for repossession due to defaulting on payment agreements I have made with both I cant eat or sleep from worrying about losing everything I just built back up from a bone/blood infection I almost died from a couple years ago that put me in the hospital getting 30 staples in my back and neck then a nursing home while I learned how to walk again. Columbus, OH . Trying to fix it on your own is where you should start. When entering the Claim ID, be sure to enter all numbers, including leading zeros. One of the biggest reasons for Stop Payment Alerts right now is the way people are answering the certification questions. No other paperwork is needed. Call statuses include: Answered: Number of calls answered by an agent from queues for the following claim center units: Intake, Adjudication and SAW Portal Help Desk. I have sent my ID and social more than 7 times to clear up any issues but STILL having issues of moving forward. It is also worth searching online (see our UI resource page) or in the many Facebook groups or forums to see if others have run into the same issue and if they had a legitimate fix. and i been applying for jobs on Indeed and the Md jobs doent even have much jobs to apply for. The first thing was it said he was on leave of absence. Best of luck to you. Most states and ID.me do provide step-by-step guide on how to deal with identity issues through their app, so review these and ensure you have followed all the verification steps. For more information, visitOverpayments and Penalties. Her & Senator Ben Lujan have ignored all my pleas for help on this horrific issue hurting 100s of suffering New Mexicans daily. If you are eligible, the weeks that you claim that are payable will be used to pay back your . Specifics will vary state by state, so always check your state's rules regarding appealing. 2. 36 weeks processing. If you are stuck on 'pending' with the EDD and can't get your unemployment benefits in California, YouTuber Ginny Silver shares some advice. The NJDOL loves to tell us to be patient and wait like everyone else. What to do???? My experience, excellent outcomes, and compassionate, insightful patient care seems to be of no value.. Ive been waiting 42 weeks now because I misnamed a question they got it cleared a month ago and I woke up to a fraud issue now. I have 9 weeks of pay held. Thank you Indiana Unemployment for.ruining my credit, taking my car, and probably house and letting me starve. This letter is proof that you have received all your eligible payments.. Have no internet and disconnects for utilities. The DOL from another state responded to an email that wasnt meant for them and had no reason to answer it AT ALL! I uploaded employment verification per their request and was told by an adjudicator it was uploaded into a 1040 tab instead of where it should have went?? New York, for example, allowed self-employed workers to start. I have so many late payments and fees that Im seriously scared for my financial well-being (Im only 21, this could effect my future). Just curious. Im a 61 year old divorced RN and PT Asst. That is why send it digital email! Its been very frustrating and stressful! I called and called and no one could tell me anything. On each page of correspondence, it is IMPERITIVE that you include your Claimant ID, your Date of birth, and your social security number, because documents can and do get lost all the time. 5 How long does an employer have to contest an unemployment claim? Also, assuming you still havent gotten your money, when you do get your money its gonna be a pretty big bag so dont give up. How terrible the system and the people working for it are. If the office is closed, like it is in my state, they should have a drop box located near the entrance to the building. You were diagnosed with COVID-19 and able to work. I have thought of ending my life over this because I cant pay my bills and so stressed out. Trust me paid the price. Even the NJDOLs commissioner! This was the case in Virginia and New York where the $300 FPCU was delayed a few times due to system and bank processing issues. I filed for unemployment and my claim has been pending since then. If we confirm your eligibility, we will send you anAdditional Instructions(DE 238) which will inform you what weeks were found to be eligible for benefits. A couple representatives said everything looked good and they would add a note saying all was good on their end so no need to acquire any further information. But THEY dont seem to understand, THE BILLS I PAY FOR LIFES Necessities will not be patient and will not wait! For instructions, reviewHow to Reschedule Your Phone Interview(YouTube). If your reason for "stuck in pending" is related to the way you answered the certification questions, you will need an eligibility interview with the EDD to clear the stop payment. But for those eligible for the extended PEUC weeks, they would have needed to file a new claim in the majority of states (New Jersey auto processed new claims for BYE) and if they dont follow their states instructions on filing the new claim, generally at or soon after the BYE date, they could have seen their benefits lapse despite being eligible for extended weeks of coverage. Im a single father of 2. Apparently, the reason for the call was that someone filed a claim back in November of 2020, which was a fraudulent claim. For PUA recipients this has not been a big issue as many state UI agencies automatically continued payments for this group of claimants who wouldnt qualify for traditional, EB or PEUC unemployment programs. Knowing that Im not alone going through somehow its telling me that taking my is not worth. I faxed them documents to prove who I am on May 24th which was my deadline date. Hi Abby. ALWAYS HAS. But all my vouchers, etcsay no issues. Why cant they just take the yellow box that reads attention: something is wrong with your account OFF. Third, if you're still waiting on benefits, you should contact your state legislature representative. Hopefully, you have been filing since . If you disagree with the decision, you have the right to appeal the decision. The Trust Fund is funded entirely with taxes paid by employers. Gave um all the info & still waiting, calln 3 times a week. Ive apparently went through identity theft and have had to upload my DL and SSN which Ive done and completed. Problem is Ive already done that. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It is important that you respond to us even if you no longer have an active claim. Im going through this in Virginia also waiting on a appeal hearing going on 22 months now for my PUA retroactive benefits payment that Im eligible for ,instead Im going through hell financially and mentally this is not what they promised. As I lose everything I worked my whole life for. My daughter has been summitting every week she was showing me she received a few payments then around May until now all she gets in reply is pending. Need help in Virginia..can the people of the United States, put public pressure on elected officials, and come together to get benefits that will help the American people get thru this corona virus, we the people are still suffering daily..the federal government policy was for people to receive this money.. The best advice at this point, if your claim is eligible, is to stay persistent and patient. Now, today I managed to find out that my claim is in pending status. You do not need to do anything additional for the weeks that were paid. look in your spam folder) and responding/following-up in a timely manner. Getting assistance from churches, friends and family is no way to keep living. Now its even harder to get a job because of my credit sinking..and the fact that Im rarely able to stop crying. Hi there! If your claim shows as "allowed" but your weeks are showing as "denied," you will need staff assistance. Never had to get unemployment! If you continue to certify for benefits while we review, you may have to pay back any conditional payments you received if we later find you ineligible. If you do not qualify for an overpayment waiver, you will be required to repay the conditional payments. Grrrr! But an important email to the NJDOL? SO IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR UNEMPLOYMENT MONEY KEEP CALLING. For what?? For more information, visitRespond to Your Request for Identity Verification. The state had 135 pending claims from April, the month when my job was eliminated during broad newsroom cuts at The Plain Dealer. However, reaching someone at the EDD is difficult as they are only answeringabout 10% of calls right now. We can feel your frustration and aggravation along with stressation (not a real word lol).. My husband work over 40 plus yrs and was blessed to have been.. By the way, My RN degree is an Associates, hospitals only hire you if you have a BSN, now (Magnet Status). I am praying for you. See the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services' (ODJFS) unemployment tool to estimate the amount of money you could get based on your old wages. You will receive a conditional payment and later be found eligible for those benefits. To locate this number, log into Jobs4TN, select the Unemployment Services option then click on the Claim Summary link. To collect benefits, you must meet theeligibility requirements for unemploymentwhen filing a new claim and when certifying for benefits. KEEP SUPPORTING OTHER COUNTRIES AND GIVING THEM MONEY OUT OF OUR POCKETS, WHILE YOU LITERALLY STARVE US AND CHEAT US OUT OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE WORKED FOR OUR WHOLE LIVES. Was there any reason (other than sickness or injury) that you could not have accepted full-time work each workday? Now, my state just removed the online chat agents and the phone lines are always busy (which I think its BS). I hate to admit it but Im getting there.ive been working construction for over 30 years and never collected. GIVE IT UP. My claim is still pending and on hold. The last time I received any payment from Unemployment was the week ending 7/18/2021 after that nothing. Im excuse me, they better freaking call me back or I am going to talk to them in person at the unemployment office. I called in to get assistance, was given ticket numbers and no answers or help. The more the better. Its disgraceful that citizens in this country cannot get help when they need it. Ive busted my ass for 35 years. Pay attention to the hold . How long does it take to make a damn decision? That there are people as far back as may 2020 who are back logged. I am writing a formal demand letter then I am going to file a complaint through the court system. Neither. Existing claimants from last year had 90 days. Most states are reinstituting work search requirements which means claimants will need to show evidence for 2 to 5 job searches/contacts (requirements varies by state). This whole system sucks!!! .OF COURSE AFTER LOSING MY JOB. Wrong! I have a Bachelors in Social work so I have been working whatever I could until I can get back into what I wanted to do to begin with. Unfortunately, that did not happen. !!!!!! New claimants in 2021 had to provide this documentation within 21 days or their claim would have been suspended. This is not a silver bullet solution but these government officials often have more access to other state agencies and can guide you more effectively (especially if they want your vote in the future!). Why does my unemployment say pending $0? I wonder is anyone else wants to die due to the fact that unemployment refuses to fix their issues. Ive been working for 28 years straight and never looked for unemployment. I even had one of the charity organizations that have a volunteer to help with unemployment try to help but she said everything is good I qualify but was all she could do Id just have to wait. Had 11 weeks deposited into my account early Feb. Was unable to claim and to this day receive only error messages, telling me my claim cant be processed at this time. I was told I have to wait another 8 weeks because a rep put in another escalation. In some situations, you can work part time and still be paid benefits. My name is Stacey too, thats the exact same thing happened to me. This Sunday will be my 15th week of certification and it still says pending issues. Thank u for listening! TheNotification of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Eligibility Interview(DE 4800) includes the questions the interviewer is most likely to ask. However the solutions below may work for cancelled claims as well. Ohio Unemployment Benefits Summary (per ODJFS) Why is my weekly benefit payment lower than the maximum amount? No light at the end of the tunnel. Never collected Unemployment in my life. To manage your existing claim, or to reopen your claim, please visit our File a Claim Page. Newspapers and media dont want the real story of whats happening! This is so unfair and no one cares. That can take weeks, delaying your benefits. My local DOL informed me they cannot help me with my benefits, they only call me to confirm that I am actively looking for work to ensure I receive my benefits. SURE PELOSI U WANT TO DEFUND THE POLICE, YET PAY 6 FIGURES PLUS A YEAR FOR SECURITY. This caused several weeks of delays for many claimants and per the above point if they ignored or missed the official requests for taking required validation actions they saw their claim get stuck. We recommend documenting these calls with date, time, wait time, and more. Nobody knows anything about it. Im in Ohio , its been 10 weeks I havent been paid PUA, their good about flagging you but when it comes to fixing any issues after providing them the information they requested its taking forever! Give that a try and see how that works out for you. Things like: As soon as you get someone on the phone, say "Please take down my number and call me back if we get disconnected." Try calling really early in the morning. Pending Claim Status If you have a Pending status for any weeks on your UI Online Claim History, we may need to confirm your identity or eligibility before we can process payment. Im on my second escalation, since June 12 here it is September 28 2021. What does my claims status mean (allowed, pending or denied)? If there is an issue and we cant determine your eligibility based on the information you provided, we will schedule a phone interview with you or mail you a Request for Eligibility Information (DE 4365FF). My husbands claim was paid once in August ( last year) and then we started with the lust of issues. The departments dashboard shows as of mid-April, more than 120,000 claims were waiting more than 21 days for EDD action. You have to send , information to them digital, not fax! My position was terminated after healing most of the wounds in the building. Money is in my claim balance! I do know some people have contacted the media (real and social) or used alternative approaches to get attention for their pending claim, but it will be hard to get a specific resolution to your case via these means as a lot of times the reason for the claim suspension is specific to the claimant. So many who have seen their claim held up has been due to missing documentation that they generally need to load on to their state UI portal. If Unemployment is willing to give me a job, Id be happy to go to work, so people like me can get the benefits they deserve! Hes applied to several jobs which he wasnt hired! WOULDNT WANT TO MEET YOUR MAKER. The commissioner is a joke! Weve used up most of our savings to pay monthly bills since July! . this form, respond to the questions immediately. ENSURING THEY KEEP THEIR JOBS ALLOWING THE BACKLOG TO STAY OFF THE CHARTS. Another sad story. I lost my job at the end of February I applied and my acct has been loved ever since. Its a shame I have no money to pay my bills, Hey how u doing do u got paid yet cause Im on escalate for 16 weeks and nothing i apply for unemployment since April 2021. They just say its waiting for approval. After a few more calls, not getting through and being promised someone from the Special Investigations unit would contact me, and they did not, I contacted our Assemblyman in Albany. Also see the comment forum after at the end of this article where people have encountered such scenarios and provided some state specific tips to resolve your unemployment benefit claim payment issues. And then on top off that they was going to lock me up on food stamp fraud. I list my job in July 2021 and applied for unemployment. (I got my payment before since the mail is running so late) Many claimants have had their claim get stuck due to inaction or ignoring critical communication from their state unemployment department. So just go and reapply in 5 more months bro. Have one of the three most common eligibility issues related to wage information or related to the reason you are no longer working for your employer. Another reason people end up "stuck on pending" is that the EDD needs to take the final steps on its end to verify claimants identities. And now that I need help, everyone has an excuse! So they dont have to pay anything. Than Lutheran set up a Termination Meeting with me. Because the reintroduction of work search requirements is being done differently on a state-by-state basis, many claimants are seeing their benefit payment suddenly stop and/or face challenges in certifying. Can someone please advise me thank you. In my state, they check these boxes multiple times daily. Eight weeks?!? This place is a joke!! You were unable to work because of an illness or injury that was not related to COVID-19. Dont be surprised what happens. For help answering certification questions, visitUnderstanding the Certification Questionsor reviewUnemployment Benefit Certification Question Information(YouTube). You will have the right to appeal this determination and overpayment and be reconsidered for an overpayment waiver. If you received a confirmation number . If you received a confirmation number, rest assured your claim is in process, and you will receive the full amount to which you are entitled. They told me that it was DCFSs call that LSSI wanted me and DCFS wanted 10 years past that horrible delivery of controlled felony 9 years and 7 months ago. The representative calling will know the claimants EDD Customer Account Number.. Unemployment benefits provide short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own and who are actively seeking work. If you received at least one payment on your claim, but your payments have been pending for more than two weeks because of an eligibility issue, we will process a conditional payment as we continue reviewing the issue. Im going through a similar situation. I have been waiting since Febrtamiuary 16, Ive been in kwese since last September, Ive written hand written letters, email ed them called beyond belief. Took me a month to verify with Id.me ridiculous and now three weeks after still waiting for njdol to release payments. I cant even claim my weeks. My names Dave. So, Silver has some advice to try and see if you can fix the problem on your own. Once your benefit year ends, you are required to apply for a new claim if you are currently on: People on PUA do not need to apply for a new claim. If you reapplied for a new claim, visitBenefit Year Endfor more information. If you received a confirmation number, rest assured your claim is in process, and you will receive the full amount to which you are entitled. 24 weeks and no one is able to help me. And its not only me! It is the same here in New York State. Also, this is a just in case, include a copy of your drivers license. They log into their UI Online account with the Employment Development Department(EDD) only to see their payments are pending. I even emailed the state rep and she pretty much told to go out and job its not that easy when you cant even think straight. I have a pending issue on my unemployment claim right now because I had to file a completely new initial claim because they apparently owe me money from PUA. LOST ME HOME OF 53 YEARS & MY CAR. But when we have a crisis RIGHT HERE? I even asked for a call back from a supervisor and was told well theres no guarantee they can call you back. We are on our own out here folks. Now, if a claim has reached the end of its benefit year, the EDD for many claimants is still populating certifications, even though they're not eligible to receive payments under that claim, Silver said. Plus, I only got 9 weeks of regular UI when in Alabama its supposed to be 14-20. Did contacting these individuals help? Ive applied for all the assistance programs i can, Im currently sitting with no power in my home, received an eviction notice last week and for whatever reason ALSO didnt receive my child tax payment this month. I mean dude I really been feeding homeless people doing extra for people idk. in the PUA program) but have not carefully read the eligibility criteria and when they apply or asked to reapply for an extension their claim gets denied. One day, I received a phone call from the Special Investigations unit of the DOL. Sent 3 escalations and nothing have been processed. Im in Florida and was determined eligible for PUA because I was self employed. Im going to try and do the drop box here in Columbus Ohio. You will receive aNotification of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Eligibility Interview(DE 4800) with the date and time of the interview. And still NOTHING! It shouldn't take 3 weeks to approve a permanent layoff when all of the paperwork has been provided. 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