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- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
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- Give you free callbacks if the NYDOL drops your call
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If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
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Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls – which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Did you have any issues during your initial application that might have triggered adjudication? Sometimes even small discrepancies can delay payments while they review your case. Check your account for any messages or requests for additional documentation.
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I've been trying to get through to the NYS Department of Labor for weeks to ask questions about my claim and the phone system is impossible! Does anyone know if there's a way to actually talk to a human being there? The automated system just hangs up on me every time.
Really? That sounds too good to be true but I'm desperate at this point. Did they charge you a lot?
They focus on getting you connected rather than making it expensive. Way better than calling 200 times and getting nowhere like I was doing before.
The unemployment rate is just a number that doesn't reflect how BROKEN the whole system is!! I've been dealing with NYS Department of Labor adjudication for 2 months and they keep asking for the same documents over and over. The rate could be 1% and their system would still be a nightmare to deal with.
same here, the adjudication process is ridiculous
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The whole system is a joke honestly. They make you jump through hoops for benefits you already paid into through payroll taxes. And don't get me started on the job search requirements - you have to apply to 3 jobs per week and keep detailed records or they'll cut you off.
yeah but at least we get something, better than nothing right?
Just to clarify the timeline: Week 1 is your waiting period (no payment), then if approved you'll receive benefits starting week 2. Maximum benefit period is 26 weeks. Your weekly benefit amount depends on your previous earnings, with a maximum of $504 per week in 2025. Make sure you're filing your weekly claims every Sunday and documenting your job search activities.
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I had trouble getting through to NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact question when I was filing my claim. The phone lines are always jammed and the website doesn't really explain the funding clearly. I ended up using Claimyr (claimyr.com) which got me connected to an actual agent who explained how the employer tax system works. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Way easier than spending hours on hold trying to get basic information.
Never heard of that service but might be worth it. I spent 3 days trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor just to understand my benefit calculation.
Nia Harris
ugh the whole system is so stressful! I filed 3 weeks ago and my claim is STILL pending because my old company hasn't responded yet. Like how hard is it to fill out a form?? NYS Department of Labor should just approve claims automatically if employers don't respond on time
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GalaxyGazer
•I had a similar issue trying to reach someone at NYS Department of Labor about my employer's delayed response. Calling their main number was impossible - always busy or disconnected. I ended up using this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that actually got me through to an agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Saved me hours of frustration trying to get answers about my claim status.
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Mateo Sanchez
Most employers just confirm the separation details honestly. The ones who fight every claim usually get flagged by NYS Department of Labor for review. Companies know that fighting legitimate layoffs just wastes everyone's time and can hurt their relationship with the unemployment office for future issues.
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