Pro tip: make sure ur not copying and pasting the password. type it manually. sometimes hidden spaces get copied too

Had the exact same issue last week! What finally worked for me was using a different device entirely - tried my phone instead of laptop and it went through immediately. Also make sure you're using the correct URL (labor.ny.gov/signin) because there are some fake lookalike sites that will mess with your login attempts. If all else fails, definitely try that claimyr service people are mentioning - heard good things about it from others in this group.

CALL EVERY DAY!!! The phone system at ny unemployment is a joke but if you keep calling sometimes you get lucky and get through to someone who can actually help. I called 78 times in one day before I got through!

Hey Ravi, I feel your pain - went through the exact same thing last year when my hospitality job got eliminated. Unfortunately everyone here is right that there are no extensions available right now in NY. The 26 weeks is all you get unless Congress creates some new emergency program. Here's what actually helped me survive after my benefits ran out: - Applied for SNAP immediately (you can do it online and it processes pretty fast) - Called 211 for local assistance programs - they connected me with rent assistance and food pantries - Signed up for temp agencies in multiple industries, not just my field - Did odd jobs through TaskRabbit and Handy while job hunting The hardest part was accepting I had to take work outside my field temporarily, but it kept me afloat. Also look into your local workforce development office - they sometimes have emergency assistance funds or training programs that come with stipends. Don't give up on your field completely, but you need income NOW. You can always keep applying for better positions while working something else. Good luck man, this system really does suck but you'll get through it.

The whole unemployment system needs an overhaul. Other states manage to help families with dependents but NY just leaves you hanging. Typical bureaucracy.

I went through this same situation when I was laid off from my retail job. NY really doesn't provide any extra for dependents, which was a shock coming from another state. One thing that helped me was contacting 211 (dial 2-1-1) - they connected me with local food banks and utility assistance programs that I didn't know existed. Also check if your county has any emergency rental assistance programs. It's not unemployment benefits, but every bit helps when you're trying to make ends meet with kids.

Just to add - make sure when you're doing your weekly claims you report any freelance or contract work you might pick up while unemployed, even if it's remote. The job search requirements still apply too, you'll need to log your applications and be available for work.

I'm in a similar situation right now - just got laid off from my remote job last week and about to file. This thread is super helpful! One thing I'm wondering about is whether the work location affects anything else like which local job center I'd need to contact if they require in-person meetings? My company was based in NYC but I'm way upstate near Albany. Has anyone dealt with that aspect of remote work and unemployment?

The whole system is rigged anyway. Employers complain about UI costs but they're the ones laying people off! If they kept people employed they wouldn't have to worry about their precious tax rates going up. Meanwhile we're the ones struggling to pay rent while they count pennies.

Just to add some specific numbers to help clarify - in New York, the maximum weekly benefit is currently $504, and you can collect for up to 26 weeks in most cases. So if you're approved for the full amount, that's about $13,104 total that would be paid out from the state's unemployment insurance fund (not directly from your employer's pocket). Your employer has been contributing to this fund through their quarterly UI taxes, which are calculated as a percentage of each employee's wages up to a certain wage base. The system is designed to be sustainable over time, with all employers contributing so that benefits are available when workers need them.