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The unemployment system is so broken! They make it impossible to reach anyone and then wonder why people get frustrated. I got fired from my last job too and it took MONTHS to get approved. Don't get your hopes up that this will be quick or easy.
Just wanted to add - make sure you're prepared for the weekly certification process too. You'll need to log your job search activities and report any income. The job search requirement is 3 work search activities per week in NY. Start keeping track of everything now so you're ready when your claim gets approved.
If you're having trouble reaching someone at NYS Department of Labor about your claim status, I had success using Claimyr recently. It's a service that calls on your behalf and gets you connected to an actual agent. Check out claimyr.com - they have a video demo at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows exactly how it works. I was skeptical at first but after weeks of busy signals, I finally got through and resolved my adjudication issue in one call.
ugh trying to call the NYS Department of Labor is a nightmare no matter what time you call!! i've been trying for weeks to get through about my adjudication issue and either get busy signals or sit on hold for hours just to get disconnected. seriously considering paying for one of those services that calls for you at this point
I actually used Claimyr for getting through to NYS Department of Labor when I had an overpayment issue that needed clarification. You just put in your info on claimyr.com and they call you back when they get an agent on the line. Saved me hours of frustration. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI that shows how it works. Definitely worth it when you actually need to talk to someone.
If you're still struggling to reach NYS Department of Labor for any claim-related questions, I had success using a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helps you get through to actual agents. They have a demo video at https://youtu.be/qyftW-mnTNI showing how it works. Really helpful when you need to speak with someone about your claim status or have questions about your benefits.
Alice Pierce
The whole system is ridiculous. They make it so hard for people with legitimate medical issues to get benefits. I had to fight for months when I left my job because of my back problems and they kept asking for more and more documentation. Eventually got approved but the stress was awful.
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Freya Ross
•That does sound really stressful. I'm hoping my case will be more straightforward since I have clear medical records.
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Esteban Tate
Just want to say good luck with your claim! Type 1 diabetes is definitely a serious condition and if your employer couldn't work with you on basic accommodations, that's on them not you. Hope the process goes smoothly.
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