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5 weeks no UI payment - NYDOL claim status help needed

I've been waiting for 5 weeks and still haven't received any unemployment money. I'm trying to find out why my payments are delayed and if there's an issue with my claim. Has anyone else experienced this? What should I do next?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve unemployment payment delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0FcUiEyno4

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Anderson Prospero

Ugh, I feel your pain! I was in the same boat a few months ago. Have you tried calling the unemployment office? It's a pain, but sometimes that's the only way to get answers.

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Ahooker-Equator

I've been trying to call but can never get through. It's so frustrating!

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Tyrone Hill

Pro tip: call right when they open. I got through after only 30 minutes on hold that way.

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Toot-n-Mighty

30 minutes? You got lucky! I was on hold for 3 hours last week 😭

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Lena Kowalski

5 weeks is way too long. There might be an issue with your claim. Check your online account for any pending items or requests for additional information. Sometimes they need more docs and don't tell you.

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DeShawn Washington

I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

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Mei-Ling Chen

Sounds too good to be true. Does it really work?

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DeShawn Washington

Yeah, it actually does! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration.

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Sofía Rodríguez

$20 seems steep just to make a phone call. Is it worth it?

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DeShawn Washington

For me it was. I was missing out on way more than $20 in benefits by not being able to reach anyone.

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Aiden O'Connor

Have you checked if theres any new requirements or changes to the unemployment system? Sometimes they update stuff and don't tell anyone 🙄

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Ahooker-Equator

I haven't seen anything new, but I'll double-check. Thanks for the suggestion!

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Zoe Papadopoulos

Listen up, because I've been through this rodeo before. Here's what you need to do: • First, check your online account for any pending items or requests for info. They're sneaky and sometimes don't notify you. • If nothing's there, start calling. Yes, it sucks, but it's necessary. Call right when they open for the best chance. • If you can't get through, consider using a paid service like Claimyr (someone mentioned it earlier). It's $20 but can save you hours. • While you wait, make sure you're still certifying for benefits every week. Don't miss those! • Check your spam folder for emails from the unemployment office. • If all else fails, reach out to your local state representative. They can sometimes help push things through. Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up! The system is broken, but you gotta play the game to win. Good luck!

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Ahooker-Equator

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll start working through this list right away.

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Jamal Brown

This should be pinned at the top of the subreddit. So helpful!

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Fatima Al-Rashid

lol welcome to the club 🤡 5 weeks is nothing, I've been waiting for 3 months!

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Giovanni Rossi

3 months?! That's insane! How are you surviving?

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Fatima Al-Rashid

Ramen noodles and the kindness of friends, my dude 😅

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Aaliyah Jackson

Have you tried reaching out to your local state representative? Sometimes they can help speed things up.

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KylieRose

This happened to me last year. Turns out there was a typo in my social security number on the application. Double-check all your info!

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Ahooker-Equator

Oh no, I hope that's not the case for me. I'll definitely check though, thanks!

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Miguel Hernández

The unemployment system is so broken. We need to organize and demand better service! Who's with me? ✊

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Sasha Ivanov

I'm in! This is ridiculous. We're struggling while they take their sweet time.

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Liam Murphy

Count me in too. But how do we even start?

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