Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr calls for you, so you don't have to wait on hold.
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Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the NYDOL
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the NYDOL drops your call
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- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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Julian Paolo
The whole unemployment system is ridiculous anyway. They make it so complicated that people don't even know they qualify for help when their employer screws them over with hour cuts. Of course you can get partial unemployment - employers would abuse workers even more if that wasn't an option!
Madison King
Same thing happened to me but with my warehouse job. Filed for partial and it helped cover some bills while I looked for something full-time. Just make sure you keep track of all your hours and wages when you file your weekly claims.
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Diego Vargas
I had the same issue last month with getting through to NYS Department of Labor on the phone. Kept getting busy signals or hung up on after waiting 2 hours. Finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual agent in like 15 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Might be worth trying if you need to check on your adjudication status.
StarStrider
•Never heard of that but willing to try anything at this point. Did they charge you for it?
Diego Vargas
•They do charge but it was worth it to finally talk to someone who could see what was holding up my claim. Way less stressful than calling all day.
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Ugh the whole system is so frustrating!! I've been trying to get through to someone at NYS Department of Labor for weeks about my adjudication that's been pending forever. The phone lines are always busy and when you do get through they just tell you to wait longer. It's like they don't want to help people who actually need it!
Felicity Bud
•I had the same problem trying to reach them about my disqualification appeal. After getting hung up on dozens of times, I found this service called Claimyr at claimyr.com that actually got me through to a real NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. It was honestly a lifesaver because I was about to give up completely.
Really? That sounds too good to be true but I'm desperate at this point. Did they actually help resolve your issue?
Max Reyes
File immediately regardless! Even if you think you might not qualify, you want to get your application in as soon as possible. The worst case scenario is they deny you, but if you don't apply at all you're guaranteed to get nothing. Plus sometimes employers don't even respond to the NYS Department of Labor requests for information, which can work in your favor.
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Payton Black
dont forget about the work search thing too!! you have to do 3 work search activities every week to keep getting benefits. lots of people get disqualified for not doing that properly. also if you turn down a job offer that NYS considers suitable you can lose benefits
Good point about work search requirements. It's actually 3 work search activities per week in New York, and they need to be documented in your work search record.
ShadowHunter
If you run into issues getting through to NYS Department of Labor by phone, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me reach an actual agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Was really helpful when I needed to check on my adjudication status and couldn't get through the regular phone lines.
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Diego Ramirez
•Never heard of that before but might be worth trying if the phone system is as bad as people say it is.
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Anastasia Sokolov
One thing they don't tell you upfront - you'll need to do job search activities and report them when you file your weekly claims. NYS Department of Labor requires proof that you're actively looking for work. Keep a log of applications, interviews, networking events, etc.
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Isabella Santos
•How many job search activities do I need to do each week? Is there a minimum number?
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Ravi Sharma
•Currently it's 3 work search activities per week. This can include applying for jobs, attending job fairs, networking events, or meeting with career counselors.
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