Can't reach New York Unemployment? Claimyr connects you to a live NYDOL agent in minutes.
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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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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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Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
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.
An incredibly helpful service
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!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
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.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
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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I had a similar situation last year and got so stressed about this! The NYS Department of Labor phone lines were impossible to get through to ask questions. I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually talk to someone at NYS Department of Labor about my specific situation. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Made such a difference to get clear answers instead of guessing.
How much does something like that cost though? Seems like we shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to NYS Department of Labor about our own claims.
I get the frustration but honestly it was worth it for the peace of mind. Way better than spending weeks calling and getting nowhere or making mistakes on my claims.
ugh this whole system is so confusing!! why cant they just explain things clearly on the website instead of making us guess?? ive been unemployed since november and STILL dont understand half the terminology they use
I feel you! The my.ny.gov portal is not user-friendly at all. Just keep documenting everything and when in doubt, report it. Better safe than sorry with NYS Department of Labor.
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If you're ever in a situation where you need to contact the NYS Department of Labor about your coverage or file a claim, I'd recommend checking out claimyr.com. I used their service when I couldn't get through to anyone at the unemployment office - they have a system that helps you actually reach a live agent instead of sitting on hold forever. There's a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Saved me hours of frustration when I needed to verify my claim status.
How much does something like that cost? Seems like you shouldn't have to pay extra just to talk to someone at a government agency.
I agree it shouldn't be necessary, but when you're dealing with unemployment benefits you can't afford to wait weeks for a callback. The service focuses on getting you connected rather than charging high fees.
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One thing nobody told me when I started - if your claim goes into adjudication (which mine did for some random reason), it can take WEEKS to get resolved. Just be patient and keep filing your weekly claims even if you're not getting paid yet.
What does adjudication mean exactly?
Adjudication means they're reviewing your claim for some reason - could be verifying your employment history, reason for separation, or eligibility. During this time your claim is on hold but you should still file weekly.
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Just want to add that I had trouble reaching NYS Department of Labor to ask about this exact question when I was laid off. Spent hours on hold. Finally used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that connected me to an actual agent in like 10 minutes. They have a video demo showing how it works: https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI. Really helpful when you need to talk to someone about your specific situation rather than guessing.
Thanks for the tip! I might need that if I have issues with my claim. Did they charge you a lot for the service?
It was worth it for me to get answers quickly instead of stressing about whether I was doing everything right. Much better than sitting on hold for hours.
One more thing to consider - if you're hoping they might hire you back, filing for unemployment actually shows you're being responsible about your finances during the layoff period. Most reasonable employers understand that people need benefits when they're laid off. It's not personal, it's just how the system works.
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If you're having trouble getting through to check on your claim status, I had success using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to connect with an actual NYS Department of Labor agent. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Much easier than trying to call the regular number and getting hung up on.
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CosmicCommander
•Is that legit? I've been calling for days and can never get through to anyone.
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Malik Johnson
•Yeah it's real, they basically handle the calling for you and connect you when an agent is available. Saved me hours of redialing.
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Isabella Ferreira
The 10 day thing is misleading because employers can also contest your claim even after responding initially. Had mine dragged out for 6 weeks because my employer kept submitting additional 'evidence' about my termination. NYS Department of Labor has to review everything they send.
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Ravi Sharma
•ugh that sounds awful! did you eventually get approved or are you still fighting it?
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